The Institute (company)

The Institute for the Development of Enhanced Perceptual Awareness, also known as The Institute, is a film and television production/distribution studio founded by Scott Gardenhour and Michael Bay. It was founded in 2001.

Former producers and directors

 * Michael Bay
 * Scott Gardenhour
 * Prakash Varma
 * Oliver Castro
 * Marco Gentile
 * Rupert Smith
 * Tim Story
 * Ben Briand

Films produced

 * The Gentleman Shaver (2011)
 * The Reformed Troglodyte (2011)

Clients
The Institute has produced commercial works for Burger King, Budweiser, Mercedes Benz, Victoria's Secret, Audi, Hallmark, Coke, GM, Coors, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Weiden & Kennedy, TBWA/ Chiat/Day, BBDO