About

Cory Befort is the Senior Creative Director for the Los Angeles Rams. His list of accomplishments includes various awards and accolades ranging from Clio, Emmy, and Sports Media Marketing wins to a world medal from the New York Film Festival.

Befort lead the creative development and execution behind the Los Angeles Rams’ new brand identity, uniform design and strategic rollout plan, as well as the in-game display architecture and content workflow for the state-of-the-art home of the Rams, SoFi Stadium.

Befort has developed a seamless and cohesive brand experience for in-stadium entertainment, merchandise, on-field product, social, and digital applications for the LA Rams brand. Befort has been in the professional sports world, including the NFL and MLB, for the entirety of his career dating back to 2010.

Awards

Awards

Awards

Awards

Clio Sports: Team of the Year | Los Angeles Rams | 2022

Clio Sports Gold | Fan Engagement: Film | On The Clock | 2022

Clio Sports Silver | Film Craft: Cinematography | On The Clock | 2022

Clio Sports Bronze | Integrated Campaign | On The Clock | 2022

Clio Sports Shortlist | Film Craft: Direction | On The Clock | 2022

Clio Sports Silver | Fan Engagement: Partnerships | Draft House | 2022

Clio Sports Shortlist | Integrated Campaign | Draft House | 2022

Clio Sports Bronze | Fan Engagement: Design | The Road Home | 2022

Clio Sports Bronze | Fan Engagement: Experiential | The Road Home | 2022

Clio Sports Silver | Innovation: Medium Innovation | LA Rams AR Uniform Reveal | 2021

Clio Sports Short List | Branded Entertainment & Content: Digital | LA Rams AR Uniform Reveal | 2021

Clio Sports Bronze | Branded Entertainment & Content: Film | Draft House | 2021

Clio Sports Bronze | Integrated Campaign | Draft House | 2021

Clio Sports Bronze | Partnerships, Sponsorships & Collaborations | Draft House | 2021

Clio Sports Short List | Branded Entertainment & Content: Experiential | Draft House | 2021

Clio Sports Short List | Innovation: Medium Innovation | Draft House | 2021

Clio Sports Short List | Partnerships, Sponsorships & Collaborations | LA Rams x Snap Chat | 2020

Clio Sports Short List | Experiential/Events | LA Together | 2019

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Individual Graphic Arts Program/News | 2015

IDEA Golden Matrix Award Winner | Best Music Video | “On Our Way” | 2015

IDEA Golden Matrix Award Nominee | Best Music Video | “Runnin” | 2015

IDEA Golden Matrix Award Nominee | Best Show Open | 2015

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Individual Graphic Arts Program/News | 2014

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Sports Daily or Weekly Program | 2014

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Health/Science Program Feature Segment | 2014

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Sports One-time Special | 2014

IDEA Golden Matrix Award Winner | Best Overall Video Display/Football | 2014

IDEA Golden Matrix Award Nominee | Best Music Video | 2014

IDEA Golden Matrix Award Nominee | Best Show Open | 2014

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Individual Graphic Arts Program/News | 2013

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Sports Daily or Weekly Program | 2013

Mid-American Emmy Award Winner | Health/Science Program Feature Segment | 2013

New York Festivals Television & Film | Bronze World Medal | 2013

Sports Media Marketing Awards | Best Opening Video, Teams | 2013

Sports Media Marketing Awards | Best Opening Video, NFL | 2013

Sports Media Marketing Awards | Best NFL, Just Cause | 2013

Telly Awards | 48 Individual Awards | 6 Silver, 42 Bronze | 2013, 2012, 2011

Experience

Press & Speaking Engagements

Befort has been featured in several digital publications such as Fast Company, Sports Business Journal, The Athletic, and LA Times recognizing his accomplishments and creative vision.
He has also spoken at creative forums such as the SVG Sports Graphics Summit and Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance.