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The legacy of Rich Silverstein lives on...

While at The Academy at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, three students created a project about a vampire puppet who wants to protect your blood... so he can have it for himself.

Created by Tyler Riggers (CW), Connelly Miller (AD), and Apollo Nava (AD). They pulled in other creatives Dallas Ordulu and Maya Vasquez as actors. They found actor Lowell Abellon for the 30-second spot, and utilized the vocal talents of actor Dennis Hurley!

They created the puppet from scratch, with the help of Ryan Kirtack, to bring the concept to life. As Tyler said in a statement obtained by Breaking & Entering Media: “The spot wouldn’t have come together without him!”

These creatives all graduated from The Academy at GS&P in 2026, and are now working all across the country—from WEST BBDO, to BBDO Worldwide, to Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and Mother.

For those who don’t know… Rich Silverstein is one of the most influential Art Directors of all time in advertising. He co-founded Goodby Silverstein & Partners with Jeff Goodby, and has stepped away—this week—after working there for 43 years, doing top-level advertising. Within the last 5 years, Goodby & Silverstein created The Academy at Goodby Silverstein & Partners—a free one-year program for aspiring creatives to learn from the talent at GS&P.

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city trip!! 🍎🍸🕺

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Finally catching up on a spring & summer of homecomings! Very pleased to have so many people I love so much who live in such lovely places

1. Views from napa!
2. Scenes otw to wine countryyy
3. @sfgiants with @conellymiller
4. Caviar pairs well with sparkling wine btw, especially at @gloriaferrerwinery
5. Mom! At Mumm!
6. The BEST @frankfamilyvineyards
7. The BEST pt 2
8. The windiest experience of my life
9. Exploring SF (America’s most beautiful city?!) with @conellymiller
10. Brief stop in Utah to see @juliaholoman sing like an angel because she’s literally a professional opera singer !!
11. The mountains turn pink during Salt Lake City sunsets, apparently
12. I watched my little brother graduate high school and I cried lots of tears
13. And my gorgeous baby cousin @leah.king8 !!
14. What’s summer without an NYC weekend?
15. The BEST pt 3 @johnsofbleeckerstreet
16. Beloved @harrison_7846
17. Watched the Yankees play the worst game of baseball I’ve literally ever seen
18. The sweetest engagement party at Lake Gaston
19. Celebrating @harrison_7846’s 25th on America’s 250th!
20. Spending most evenings drinking rosé with my fave

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This is 24

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Vic bdayyyyyyyyyy #DFMOrevivaltour #jk #unless

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#ilovemycollegeroomate

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24 hours celebrating our favorite girl 🍸🚕🗽🥳🍾🕺@lindseycunningham_ !!

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bottomless brunch, capture the flag, bus, club, another club, joe’s pizza, sunrise, etc. etc.

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Updated LinkedIn profiles for everyone!

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The final deliverable.
Cheers to Cohort 4: The Academy’s Class of 2026.

Captured by @apollo.zyk

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Before this program, I didn’t know what copywriting was. Now I’m an award-winning student copywriter! (Yippee, yippee!)

With a bit of talent and some divine intervention from the universe, I managed to squeeze my way into the Academy. When I applied, I had no idea how much talent would surround me in this cohort. For that, I’m grateful every day. If I’d known, I probably never would have had the courage to apply.

But this cohort embraced me with open arms. They pushed me to be better, supported me when I doubted myself, and, above all else, showed me how fun it is to try.

I came here for a portfolio that would, hopefully, get me a job. I’m leaving with a dream internship at BBDO in New York, a few awards ;), and, most importantly, a creative community that means so much to me it’s hard to say goodbye.

The only advice I can give is the best advice I received: leave your ego at the door. It won’t help you here. Get used to rejection. It’s just another chance to try again. Most importantly, “Just be teachable.”

Maya Vasquez, copywriter

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