Saturday, 30 April 2022

Director - Justin Morris Director of photography - Nicholas...



Director - Justin Morris Director of photography - Nicholas Woytuk Producer - Alex Lianopoulos Steadicam - Franz Brun Assistant Camera - Max Henderson Camera Operators (Medium) - Max Henderson Additional Footage - Brandon Kuzma Wardrobe Stylist - Gia Seo Art Department - Lane Walkup Gaffer - Walker Esner Animal Handlers - Tin Mai / Gaye Parise PA - Ursula Anderson Editor - Max Henderson Colorist - Kya Lou Color Producers - Thatcher Peterson, Diane Valera Titles - Adam Guzman Special thanks: Wassaic Project Wassaic Commons Primary Negativeland Handheld Films TSC Film Whats Upstate Studio Back of House Wendy Goidell Chrissy Dilley Matt Dilley

Thursday, 28 April 2022

A short film for our “STRESSED OUT” poster,...



A short film for our “STRESSED OUT” poster, illustrated by JOHNNY RYAN.   Starring: Connor Coyne Kenny: Ronald Bronstein Anne: Laura Korista Christie: Julie Puglin Directed/Written/Edited/Shot by: John Paul Lopez-Ali Colored by: Chris Messina Sound by: Ian Berman Produced by: Emily Chin-Longobardi PA’s: Eddy Charles, Tenaya Nasser-Frederick & Margaux Beck Special Thanks: Becky Novick

Directed by: Bianca Poletti Written by: Allison Goldfarb DP:...



Directed by: Bianca Poletti Written by: Allison Goldfarb DP: Corey C. Waters Produced by: Shayna Gianelli EPs: Mindy Goldberg + Jackie Calleiro Production Co: Epoch Films Starring: Allison Goldfarb + John Hein Edit by: Nina Sacharow Color by: Mikey Rossiter Music Supervision: Abbey Hendrix Post sound: Peter Trepke Wardrobe by: Christina Flannery Titles by: Fifty One Eight Inc

Inspired by true stories, Shed Some Light is an intimate...



Inspired by true stories, Shed Some Light is an intimate exploration of vitiligo, a skin condition that is largely misunderstood and often leads to prejudice and the exploitation of those it touches. Drawing upon Lee Thomas’ powerful TED Talk about his experience with the disease, the film portrays the courageous journey to self-acceptance and boldness through one’s own internal light.  Hear the stories that inspired the film: http://www.shedsomelight.me/ Para legendas em Português, clique em CC — Filmsupply exists to empower creative professionals by providing high quality, cinematic stock footage. Filmsupply Films exists to empower the film. Each film has been hand-picked by our curatorial team, selected to inspire, challenge, and empower us to not only be better creatives, but better humans. Learn more about Filmsupply Films: www.filmsupply.com/films License footage from film: https://www.filmsupply.com/shoots/shed-some-light/14634 License high-quality, cinematic footage for your next project: www.filmsupply.com — Director: I.M Narrator: Lee Thomas Director of Photography: Ulisses Malta Jr Executive Producer: Filmsupply Production Designer: Nina Simão Production Coordinator: Raphael Reitano Casting: Luisa Alcantara e Silva Editor: Henrique Smith Assistant Editor: Bernardo Bastos Colorist: Braion Marçal Visual Effects: Hub VFX Sound Mixing: Samuel Malbon Soundtrack: Cubby Special Thanks: Zahra Staub, Uma Questão de Pele Talent: Natalia Deodato, Melk Costa Cauchy, Larissa Lima, Carlos Henrique Aleixo, Milena Satyro

“The Journey” is this week’s Staff Pick...



“The Journey” is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read our Q&A with director Ève Saint-Louis on the Vimeo Blog: https://vimeo.com/blog/post/the-journey-eve-saint-louis After a year away from home, Chantale, who now lives and studies in Paris, returns to Quebec City, to spend the Holidays with her mother and sister. Against all odds, her father, with whom she has a contentious relationship, has offered to pick her up at the airport and drive her there. Hesitant about seeing him again, she accepts his offer nonetheless. The Journey tells the story of their reunion: a path strewn with obstacles, where nothing goes as planned. As night falls and the Father deviates from the planned route, Chantale will be faced with the hold he has on her, and will need to take action. Director, Writer and Lead Role (Chantale): Ève Saint-Louis Producers: Samuel Gagnon, Bahija Essoussi, Max Gagnon Secondary Role (Father): Claude Laroche Secondary Role (Server): Catherine Chabot Cinematographer: Stéphanie Anne Weber Biron Editor: Hubert Hayaud Art Direction: Susan C. MacQuarrie Production Company: https://vimeo.com/objectif9 International Distributor: https://vimeo.com/filmoptionint

a film by rubberband. + Topaz Jones presented by the New York...



a film by rubberband. + Topaz Jones presented by the New York Times OpDocs and the Criterion Channel

After celebrating the birth of their first child, James and Lola...



After celebrating the birth of their first child, James and Lola are faced with family expectations and financial strain as they fly in a Mohel to perform their son’s Brit Milah – The circumcision ceremony. Written & Directed by Charles Wahl Starring Daniel Maslany, Kaelen Ohm, Sam Rosenthal, Sherry Smith, Bob Mann, JoAnne Miller, Breton McKay Editor: Amy Mielke DOP: Guy Godfree CSC Production Designer: Michael Pierson Colourist: Wade Odlum Executive Producer: Mike Masters Producer: Charles Wahl, Evan Kelly, Gharrett Patrick Paon World Premiere - 2021 SXSW Film Festival Winner - 2021 Palm Springs International ShortFest - Best Live Action Short 15 Minutes and Under **Oscar Qualifying Official Selection - 2021 Seattle International Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Regard: Saguenay International Short Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Indy Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Hamptons International Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 San Diego International ShortsFest Official Selection - 2021 FIN: Atlantic International Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Salute Your Shorts Film Festival Winner - 2021 Charlottetown Film Festival Best Screenwriting Official Selection - 2021 UK Jewish Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Boston Jewish Film Festival Official Selection - 2021 Atlantic Jewish Film Festival Winner - 2022 Denver Jewish Film Festival Audience Choice Award for Best Narrative Short Official Selection - 2022 Austin Jewish Film Festival Official Selection - 2022 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Official Selection - 2022 Fargo Film Festival

Monday, 25 April 2022

The des hume initiative (dhi) is a for-profit organization...



The des hume initiative (dhi) is a for-profit organization researching utopian social dynamics. Based out of Vancouver, the dhi has produced publications, art installations and released a smattering of EPs, singles and albums since 2019. Their work has been played on terrestrial radio stations such as BBC Radio One and KEXP, streamed millions of times, and featured in the Netflix series “Tiny Pretty Things”. ‘huh.’ is a single from their forthcoming album ‘FM.era’ https://spoti.fi/37j4Cy5

Friday, 22 April 2022

A lighthearted sailing passage goes awry when Eli, Alex and Alex...



A lighthearted sailing passage goes awry when Eli, Alex and Alex get caught in an unexpected tropical storm. Directed by: Alex D'Agostino Animation by: Annika Danenhauer Filmed by: Alex D'Agostino & Alex Haughton Colorist: Caleb Chicoine

A reinterpretation of the ancient myth, the Black Dog.⁠ ⁠ The...



A reinterpretation of the ancient myth, the Black Dog.⁠ ⁠ The film depicts the return of an animal from the dead through an exploration of sensory fragments. As the dog walks through the film, it rediscovers and remembers all the sensations, places, textures, movements and sounds from its’ past. ⁠ ⁠ Find the full film, stills and BTS on our website - https://opticalarts.studio/the-cliff/ ⁠ Credits Creative Direction & Production: Optical Arts Direction & Art Direction: Fabrice Le Nezet Sound Design: Niccolò Chotkowski 2D/3D Supervisor: Fabrice Le Nezet 3D Artist: Nicolas Damour, Izaak Pardey

Thursday, 21 April 2022

A quirky couple from the American South journey through Tijuana,...



A quirky couple from the American South journey through Tijuana, Mexico to attend a bullfight. ———————————- Starring: Laura & Carlton Moser Directed by Bobby Moser & Michael Barth Producer: Gia Rigoli Production Company: Florence Co-Producer: Enrique Unzueta Field Producer: Diana Trejo Executive Producer: Jerad Anderson Associate Producer: Jorge Cardenas Color: Kaitlyn Battistelli Sound: Jackie! Zhou

The story is narrated in an unknown time, in a ruined modern...



The story is narrated in an unknown time, in a ruined modern subway. People in this society have animal faces, they have forgotten humanity and ethics and they do not avoid sins. There is someone with a deer face who is trying to reform the society.

Wednesday, 20 April 2022

VOTING CLOSES 4/21. Follow this link to support California...



VOTING CLOSES 4/21. Follow this link to support California Natural in the Webby Awards Food & Drink category: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2022/video/general-video/food-drink California Natural offers a sensuous immersion into the world of natural winemaking pioneer, Martha Stoumen. The film illuminates this first generation winemaker’s ethos and values as she explores the shifting tides of climate change with creativity, expertise and joy. Director: Lindsey Hagen Executive Producers: Lindsey Hagen & Martha Stoumen Creative Director & Producer: Jaylee Adams Assistant Producer: Nina Kravetz Head of Production: Aaron Schurman Post Supervisor: CJ Taglione Lead Editor/Colorist/Sound Engineer: Jared Blizzard Colorist: Jack Ieronimo Director of Photography: Chris Naum Mixer/Drone Op/Grip/Gaff: Tim Terry Special Thanks Assistant Winemaker: Tim Lyons Creative Collaborator: Jon Patch 3/8/22 | Premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival 3/14/22 | On view for Community Supported Wine Club members 4/12/22 | Public premiere

After losing a well paid engineering job, Toomas, a young hot...



After losing a well paid engineering job, Toomas, a young hot wolf, gets cornered into working as a gigolo to support his family. He is keeping it a secret from his pregnant wife Viivi. Viivi also has a secret: she is attending a female empowerment seminar involving male slaves. When Toomas gets a role in a sexploitation movie it becomes harder to keep his new profession a secret. Directed by Chintis Lundgren Script: Chintis Lundgren, Draško Ivezić Music: Terence Dunn Sound design: Pierre Yves Drapeau Cast: Draško Ivezić, Leon Lučev, Lee Delong, Dražen Šivak, Chintis Lundgren Produced by: Chintis Lundgren - Chintis Lundgreni Animatsioonistuudio (Estonia) Draško Ivezić - Adriatic Animation (Croatia) Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, Pierre Baussaron - Miyu Productions (France) Distribution: Luce Grosjean - Miyu Distribution Supported by: EFI - Estonian Film Institute Cultural Endowment of Estonia HAVC - Croatian Audiovisual Center Arte France 2019

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

A newly heartbroken woman, on the advice of a pizza guy, learns...



A newly heartbroken woman, on the advice of a pizza guy, learns to separate love from sex and over a series of wild random hookups, she learns to put them back together. A film by Caroline Lindy Starring Ellyn Jameson, Jake Nordwind, Kenton Chen Executive produced by Adam Lisagor and Caroline Lindy Produced by Kate Hamilton Co-produced by Ellyn Jameson, Maddy Nimoy, Emily Wolfe Director of photography Michael Greenwood Production designer Helen Morales Edited by Josh Margolin Original score by Matthew Bernstein Costumes designed by Foreste Feely Hair and makeup by Julie DiMartino aspirationalslut.com

Tommy plans to rob a fancy house, but is surprised to find a...



Tommy plans to rob a fancy house, but is surprised to find a woman there who claims to be the owner’s daughter. As she reveals more of her past, things unwind into a sexy, taunting, emotionally dysfunctional fever dream.

Monday, 18 April 2022

A hairdresser struggles to keep up with her demanding clients....



A hairdresser struggles to keep up with her demanding clients. created by Dal Park for adult swim SMALLS www.adultswim.com/smalls

This animated short film/music video was created for the track...



This animated short film/music video was created for the track “Chicago” by Lance Skiiiwalker. Both video and music are homages to the spirit of Chicago and its people. As we travel from the Southside to Downtown we go through a collage of historical references, from civil rights movements to architecture, music and culture, in a city that thrives on the diversity of its multicultural neighbourhoods and communities. Directed by João Pombeiro Concept, Art Direction & Animation: João Pombeiro Sound Design: Keaton Smith & João Pombeiro Executive Producers: Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith Producer: Keaton Smith Production Company: TDE Films Thanks to Billy Bjork, Nadia Schilling EP’ Tales From The Telescope Chapter 2: Internal Shine now: https://smarturl.it/TFTTCH2 Produced by Lance Skiiiwalker Additional Production: Amaire Johnson & Namir Additional Vocals: C.S. Armstrong Saxophone: Henry Solomon Follow Lance Skiiiwalker: Twitter: https://twitter.com/skiiiwalker Instagram: https://instagr.am/lanceskiiiwalker Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/topdawgent Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lance-skiiiwalker/1027485686 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4jlguclMzgjLqZPqF9s19O?si=Jkkfos0hQlitaD0WYvNCcQ Top Dawg Entertainment http://TxDxE.com

Sunday, 17 April 2022

A journey through the heart A musical tribute that follows a...



A journey through the heart A musical tribute that follows a twelve year old child on his difficult journey to undergo heart surgery a thousand kilometers away from home. Though accompanied by his parents, this is a journey he must take alone. He leaves behind friends who love him, as they bid him goodbye with a modern rendition of the Egyptian classic “ya messafer wahdak” (translation: lonesome traveler) by legendary composer Mohamed abd el Wahab.

Friday, 15 April 2022

The traces we leave behind. Filmed in London, UK Director:...



The traces we leave behind. Filmed in London, UK Director: Joshua Stocker Featuring: Chien-Ming Chang, Rachel P. Fallon, Evelyn Hart, Natalia Gabrielczyk Choreographer: Ochai Ogaba Co-choreographer: Lauren Bridle Producer: Tano Noblia Dance Producer: Rachel P. Fallon Production: NineReasons Cinematographer: Hamish Anderson Steadicam: Tommy McMahon 1st AC: Sinan Yilmaz 2nd AC: Aevzat Altinisik 1st AD: Pedro Rilho Gaffer: Owain Morgan Camera Technician: Matthew Clavey Editors: Gary Coogan, Joshua Stocker Colourist: Tim Smith Set Designer: Zuzanna Skurtys Art Assists: Ruth Parker, Billy River Tourle Stylist: Lara Elizabeth Aerial Rigging: Aaron Marshall Rain: Snowboy Systems Runner & BTS: Dom Compton Runners: Tilly GW, Flurina Music: Bendik Giske Bendik Giske is published by Smalltown Supersound / Sony / ATV Music Publishing (Scandinavia) KB With support from FLIR. No8 PRODUCED BY: Jacob Jonas The Company Executive Producer/Creative Director: Jacob Jonas Producers: Jill Wilson, Emma Rosenzweig-Bock Associate Producers: Joy Isabella Brown, Francisco Cruz, Steve Hackman, Emily Kikta, Rubberlegz, Anibal Sandoval, Mike Tyus, Peter Walker Fashion Director: Christian Stroble CO-PRESENTED BY: BAM, The Harris, The Soraya, Stanford Live, Stanford Global Studies

Directed by Dan Streit Produced by Grin Machine Exec Produced by...



Directed by Dan Streit Produced by Grin Machine Exec Produced by Kerwin Frost, Erin Yogasundram, Dan Streit, and Cole Kush Producer : David Kim Animation Producer : Christopher Rutledge Director of Photography : Doug Frerichs Gaffer : Cooper Finn Production Designer : Grace Surnow 3D Character Design & Animation : Christopher Rutledge and Jordan Speer 2D Character Design & Animation : Maddie Brewer Claymation Character Design & Animation : Daren Jannace Editing & Compositing : Dan Streit Background Painting : Julian Buchan Leadman : Kevin Lopez Set Dresser : Jose Lopez Production Sound : Mladan Jurkovic Production Assistants : Will Sipos, Tommy Murray, and Leigh Murray

Thursday, 14 April 2022

Despite entering the session with an agenda, therapy...



Despite entering the session with an agenda, therapy doesn’t go as planned for Kevin when his counselor announces their time together has run its course. Directed by Ryan Wagner Written by Michael Sturgis Starring: Michael Sturgis as Kevin Jacqueline Wright as Patty Producers: Eli Raskin, Michael Sturgis Production Company: Field Trip Director of Photography: Tyler Weinberger 1st AC: Sergey Lobanov 2nd AC: Anatoly Ivanov Gaffer: Ilya Chegodar Grip: Changyi Yu Production Manager: Nuer Taqa Production Designer: Sean Perreira Production Sound: Andres Barrientos HMU: Sarah Krasnianski Costume Designer: Alyssa Gonzalez Covid Compliance: Jason Ramirez Editor: Corey Sherman Colorist: Elliot Powell Titles: Jeremy Raskin Composer: Aaron Reihs Sound Design: Tiago Cardoso and Dinis Henriques Post-Production Sound Services: Pulsar Studios, Portugal SPECIAL THANKS Sarah Sturgis, Patrick Adler, Ann Closs-Farley, Michelle Malizaki, Bobby N. Sye, Timothy Berlane, Nick Fyhrie, Adrian Cruz, Heindl Camera, Rita House

Mindfilm is a sequence that delve into the flustered brain of...



Mindfilm is a sequence that delve into the flustered brain of Lisa Nova, an aspiring film director who arrives in 1990s Los Angeles.  Originally created for Brand New cherry flavour Netflix Tv series, we developed this film as an abstract journey through her visions and fears as if their memories and emotions could be turned into images. CREDITS Directed by DVEIN Produced by 1stAveMachine.com Executive Producer: Andrew Geller Line Producer: María Soler Art direction by enricsant.com & DVEIN Animation and visual effects by Makmac.tv , J.A. Duran & enricsant.com Compositing by Carlos Navarro (c-navarro.com) Grading by Xavisantolaya.com Post-production Pijama.tv Music & Sound design Banjosoundscapes.com

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

“Brooklyn Best” Director/Editor: @newyorknico...



“Brooklyn Best” Director/Editor: @newyorknico DoP/Producer: @joebressler AC: @brianfreakinansel Gaffer: @johnizarpate Sound: @_billvella_ PA: Michael Ortiz @indyb123 Copywriter: @patrickjewing33 Music: @isaac.chords Colorist: @ceen.mkv Starring: @nems_fyl @gizmo_vintage_honey @charliedawolf @lilmomozzarella @slikniktheruler @mrsaks5th @aceboon718 @greenladyofbrooklyn @aloeadvntrs @lennyspizza86 @ll08312014 @creationsbyerma @abgneal1 @halseylewisbk @sabinocurcio @thebakeryonbergen @mclarenkickshop1

A man, a woman and a meat grinder. Love is messy. Short film by...



A man, a woman and a meat grinder. Love is messy. Short film by Robin Jensen Winner: Animated Encounters Grand Prix, Encounters Film Festival Winner: Best director/Shorts with legs, Fantstic Fest Winner: The Terje Vigen Award & The Norwegian Film Workers Assosiation’s Technical Award (Sound Design), The Norwegian Short Film Festival Winner: Best Nordic-Baltic Short FIlm, Fredrikstad Animation Festival First runner-up, Final Frame Film Competition, StokerCon Special Mention, Animatou 1st Mention International Short Film Award, BIT BANG SALES: info@sndfilms.com

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

“Lunch Time” is about a man who wears dresses to go...



“Lunch Time” is about a man who wears dresses to go to Central Park on his lunch break to feed the turtles. Written, Directed and Produced by Matt Starr Starring Nick Laughlin Cinematography by Henry Zaballos Original Score by Connor Duffy Costume by Nick Laughlin Edited by Matt Starr Titles by Zack Roif If you’re interesting in working together (i.e. Fashion Films, Music Videos, etc.) message me or email me - mattstarrmattstarr@gmail.com

Featuring Miya Folick. Director: David M. Helman Production Co:...



Featuring Miya Folick. Director: David M. Helman Production Co: NoCo Producer: Cristian Quintero Executive Producer: Jean Mougin Director of Photography: Hayden Mason Production Designer: Jen Dunlap Editor: Zaldy Lopez Colorist: Kaitlyn Battistelli Sound Designer: Jan Bezouska 1st AC: Benjamin Steen Gaffer: Ben Joyner Key Grip: Ryan Deng Hair and Make-up: Stacy Gonzalez Production Assistants: James Nguyen & Liz Westmoreland Titles: Ian Hutchison Shot in Los Angeles, CA.

Monday, 11 April 2022

Time is what the room has the most. Dust is what I have the...



Time is what the room has the most. Dust is what I have the most. 방 안에서 가장 많은 건 시간 나에게 가장 많은 건 먼지 Screenings & Awards 2016 Hiroshima International Animation Festival, Grand Prix 2016 Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival, Grand Prix 2016 Sedicicorto International Film Festival, Grand Prix Luminor 2016 Fete du Cinema d’Animation, Le Prix Émile-Reynaud 2016 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Competition 2016 Indie-Anifest, Special Jury Prize 2016 대단한 단편영화제, Competition, Poster Design Award 2016 Balkanima European Animated Film Festival, Special Mention 2016 New Chitose Airport Int’l Animation Festival, Jury’s Special Award 2016 Les Nuits Magiques Festival, Le Second Prix du Jury 2017 Festival International de Cinéma d’animation de Meknès, Grand prix 2017 ANIMAKOM fest, Grand prix 2017 Tricky Women International Animation Film Festival, NeoTel Award 2017 Tehran International Animation Festival, Golden Prize for the best animation 2017 Golden Kuker-Sofia Festival, Best Short Animated Film Award 2017 40ème Festival du Film Court en Plein Air de Grenoble, Special jury prize 2017 Animaphix International Animated Film Festival, Special Mention 2017 Turku Animated Film Festival, Best Professional Film Award 2017 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Competition 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival, Competition 2016 Fantoche International Animation Film Festival, Competition 2016 Ottawa International Animation Festival, Panorama 2016 30th Leeds International Film Festival, Competition Credit Director l Jeong Dahee Production l Sacrebleu productions, Between the pictures Producer l Dyens Ron, Jeong Dahee Animation l Jeong Dahee, Roland Nicolas, Jang Wonjin Visual effetcs l Colou François Sound design l Lee Jusuk Music l Ma sangwoo Voice-over l Yu Ji-tae, Jeong Dahee Director’s note A room retains one’s traces of life. I want to question on humans’ being and loss as time flows, by reflecting on the traces left in a room and its elements ranging from space, walls, door, windows, stuffs and so on. Co-produced by Korea and France l 2016 l 9min 27sec l Color l Painting on paper, 2D 3D computer l 1.77:1 l 5.1 surround l Korean Dialogue l English, French subtitles

Seven museum “costumed interpreters” reflect on the personal and...



Seven museum “costumed interpreters” reflect on the personal and institutional impact of performing as a 14-year Sephardic immigrant living in 1916. “The Victorias” is the winner of the Staff Pick Award at Aspen Shortsfest 2022! Director, Writer, Co-Editor: Ethan Fuirst Producer: Sean Seu Featuring: Alexia Antoniou, Rachel Cockrill, Nicole Daniels, Jimmy Fay, Estefanía Giraldo, Rebeca Miller, Genevieve Simon Director of Photography: Nathan Krauss Production Designer: Amber Thrane Additional Production Design: Tij D'oyen Illustrations By: Faith Bennett Sound Recordist: Leila Bordreuil Lighting Assistant: Joe Albino Camera Assistant: Zach Cooper Additional Camera Operator: Dan Shein Production Assistant: Jacqueleen Eng Co-Editor: Emily Packer Original Score by: Lily Henley Post-Production Sound Mixer: Pat Zimmon Color by: William Bakken

Sunday, 10 April 2022

Luck is Alive tells the story of an African surfer and believer...



Luck is Alive tells the story of an African surfer and believer in Animism - the belief that inanimate objects and concepts can have a soul. It is his animistic belief in luck that leads him to the ocean and sets him free. The film features Damme Samb (21) a surfer from Dakar, Senegal a predominantly muslim country on the west coast of Africa. Thank you to everyone who put their heart and soul into this project. ——————————————— Acknowledgements // Ciclope Africa 2022 Grand Prix Winner Ciclope Africa 2022 finalist - Direction - Editing - Cinematography - Production Design ——————————————— Client: Mami Wata Director : Paul Ward Creative Director : Peet Peinaar Production Company : Giant Films, Stink Films Executive Producers : Emma Lundy, Cindy Gabriel, Martina Luelsdorf, Paul Ward Producer : Jo Barber Story : Peet Pienaar Researcher : Hana Sho Director of Photography : Deon van Zyl Production Art Director : Peet Pienaar & Wendy Frederiksson Costume Design : Peet Pienaar & Wendy Frederiksson Underwater Cameraman : Calvin Thompson Senegal Service Company : Senegal Fixers Senegal Producer :Meissa Seck Equipment : Panavision Cast // Surfer : Damme Samb Voice : Damme Samb Post Production // Editor : Xander Vander Editing Company : Strangelove Post Producer : Bevil Schwartz Grade : Company 3 Colourist : Joseph Bicknell Online : Charmaine Greyling VFX Co :Tetaki Studios VFX Artist : Gavin Coetzee Animation : Mami Wata Creative Composer : Mario Batkovic Music & Sound design : BDS Additional Music : Amery GG, Brick

Saturday, 9 April 2022

For fifty-three-year-old Carl, the biggest mistake of his life...



For fifty-three-year-old Carl, the biggest mistake of his life was dropping out of high school. With unexpected help by his side, he’s going back to get his high school diploma. Director: Jeremy McNamara Executive Producer: Michelle Muccio Producers: Wendi Jonassen & Brady Kirchberg Cinematographer: Jeremy McNamara Gaffer: Oskar Ness Sound Recordists: Blake Henderson & Kelly Askam Editors: Blake Bogosian & Jeremy McNamara Composer: Ali Helnwein Audio Mixer: Blake Henderson VFX Artist: Eric Pascua Colorist: Sean Wells

Friday, 8 April 2022

‘Crazy’ by Doechii Director - C. Prinz EP - Anthony “Top Dawg”...



‘Crazy’ by Doechii Director - C. Prinz EP - Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith EP - Anthony “Moosa” Tiffith EP - Eli Raskin EP - Nance Messineo Post Producer - Cole Santiago Producer - Nabeer Kahn Choreo - Tyrik Patterson DP - Mika Altskan Production Designer - Brielle Hubert Casting - Esprit Casting Stunt Coordinator - Rob Brown Editor - Armen Harootun VFX Studio - v01 Studio Color - Dante Pasquinelli Sound - Christian Stropko Label - Top Dawg Ent. & Capitol Records TDE - Keaton Smith, James Mackel, Dann Gilbuena, Saj Motley Dancers - Latonya Swann, Kyla Chaney, Briana Williams, Tydryn Scott, Kelsey L Richardson, Divinity Gaines, Sasha Rivero, Calei Marie, Kryss Hicks, Maile Makaafi, Sasha Mallory, Taya Lee Models - Patricia Leggett, Raven Schexnayder, Mercy Odima, Khayla Obey, Nicole Caceres Production Manager - Paul Lee Production Coordinator - Ariel Hutchins-Fuhr Intimacy Coordinator - Jazlyn Lewis 1st AD - Joy Hubbard 2nd AD - Emily Lavengood 2nd 2nd AD - Jibriel Rabinowitz AD PA - Josephine Lewis Stunt Asst. – Bri Marie Korin 1st AC - Noah Ramos 1st AC - Adam Marquez 1st AC - Anthony Goodman 2nd AC - Jenny Roh 2nd AC - Anthony Hwang Steadicam - Parker Brooks DIT - Keith Pratt VFX Supervisor - Matt Kemper Gaffer - Mathias Peralta BBE - Fred Palluzzi SLT - Hayden Klemes SLT - Alex Gracie SLT - Alec Alvarez SLT - Clay Pacatte SLT - Steve Hodges Key Grip - Luke Poole BBG - Jon Coyne Grip - Loren Jones Grip - Kip Edwards Grip - Nick Herman Grip - Jason Gray Grip - Myles Evenson Grip - Edward Rodriguez Art Director - Matt Toth Leadperson - Ed Lee Prop Master - Paul McCaffrey Set Dresser - Elio Martinez Set Dresser - Helena Morales Set Dresser - Luke Sirimonkhon SFX Coordinator - Alan Roberts SFX Asst. - Darrel Burgess Animal Wrangler - Ted Shred Stylist - Julio Delgado Suit Fabricator - Dragon Dronet Artist Makeup - Zaheer Sukhnandan Artist Hair - Anthony Martinez Talent Makeup - Laura Dudley SFX Makeup - Oasis Nguyen Talent Hair - Nina J. Potts Hair Sculptures - Chatwaka Jackson Jewelry - Chris Habana Seamstress - Kate Broadrick Suit Fabricator Assist - Wanda Piety Suit Fabricator Assist - Dirk Okumoto Stylist Asst. - Adrian Flores Stylist Asst. - Ashley Pineda Stylist Asst. - Salina Hernandez Makeup Asst. - Emiko Smith Makeup Asst. - Adriana Gonzalez Hair Asst. - Alex Thao Hair Sculpture Asst. - Haley Stevenson VFX Producer - Amit Grant CGI - Yoni Shahar, Ben Artzi, Amit Bensangi VFX Artists - Daniel Gerber, Amit Bensangi, Artur Tut, Rahul Gidd, Alexandr Dysenko, Stas Ravskyi, Imri Agmon, David Nahari, Yogesh Sharma

Something is coming. Nobody cares. A pre-pandemic harbinger of...



Something is coming. Nobody cares. A pre-pandemic harbinger of indifference to troubled times, digitally depopulating and re-orchestrating documentary footage frame-by-frame before lockdowns became reality. Busy scenes shot in early 2017 were meticulously rotoscoped over a three-year period, often involving recreation/reanimation of figures on a limb-by-limb, joint-by-joint basis, using available elements from other frames. There are no visual effects besides the rearrangement of genuinely-captured assets. www.simonellisfilms.com Screenings: Vienna Shorts / Austria (2021) Kurzfilm Festiival Hamburg / Germany (2021) Dresden Filmfest / Germany (2021) Dokufest / Prizren, Kosovo (2021) Guanajuato International Film Festival / Mexico (2021) Split Film Festival / Croatia (2021) IndieCork Film Festival / Ireland (2021) Message To Man / Russia (2021) Sapporo International Short Film Festival / Japan (2021) PÖFF Shorts (Black Nights Film Festival) / Tallinn, Estonia (2021) Minimalen Short Film Festival / Trondheim, Norway (2022) Stuttgarter Filmwinter / Germany (2022) London Short Film Festival / UK (2022) British Shorts Kurfilmfestival / Berlin, Germany (2022) Internationale Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg / Germany (2022)

Thursday, 7 April 2022

Music: Everything - Max Cooper Video: Nick Cobby Additional...



Music: Everything - Max Cooper Video: Nick Cobby Additional footage: Andrey Prokhorov Additional footage: Pedro Salas MAX COOPER announces new album Unspoken Words, released 25th March on Mesh - with the lead single from the project “Everything” and its accompanying video. “Everything” is an excitable expression of freedom and joy, an explosion of colour referencing classic synth sounds from Max Cooper’s formative years and the golden era of idealism in music and popular culture of the ‘80 and '90s. “I love feeling that anything is possible. It feels like I’m bursting and need to find some expression,“ says Cooper. "The synths seemed to carry the hope of everything I could imagine, condensed into the simple chord progression, improvised pads and layers of distortion. It was a lot of fun to work with, and spending time in that creative mindset generated lots of ideas which could be shot down later under less manic conditions.” As an audio-visual artist, Cooper often goes to the medium of video to enhance his music and the ideas and stories which inspire and inform his work. "Everything” is one of 13 short films combined into Unspoken Words and the metanarrative which will be released as a film on Blu-ray to accompany the album on 25th March. Cooper developed the visual story for ‘Everything’ with long term collaborator Nick Cobby and photographer Andrey Prokhorov, who has a huge library of imagery from around the world. www.maxcooper.net / www.meshmeshmesh.net Max Cooper, talking about the direction of 'Everything’: “This chapter of the Unspoken Words story is about our capacity for positive change via idealism. The video project shows footage of everything, contained inside us. We are aware of an outside world, but ultimately; everything is experienced internally, and much of what may seem hopelessly out of our control need not be so. That’s the idealistic idea which I applied personally, musically and visually. I started the music when I was in need of something to give me a push forward. Sometimes a high energy classic synth explosion is the recipe for the job. It created the feeling that anything seemed possible, a fresh belief with a touch of ignorance that’s essential for new ideas to emerge free from the constraining baggage of old failures. The synths seemed to carry the hope of everything I could imagine, condensed into the simple chord progression, improvised pads and layers of distortion. It was a lot of fun to work with, and spending time in that creative mindset generated lots of ideas. For the visual story I worked with my long term collaborator Nick Cobby, along with the photographer Andrey Prokhorov. Andrey has a huge library of imagery from around the world and I wanted to try and put everything inside the minds and bodies of the people of Mexico City, where Nick is based, in order to mirror the explosion of feelings and ideas of the music in visual form. It tells the story of our escape from constraints as we move towards the final mental expansion of the narrative. Culum Simpson designed the spatial structure of the Dolby Atmos mix in a similar manner to that of the original stereo mix, with full power immersion from all sides, and an ever growing barrage of sound from the ceiling and walls.”

Starring: Terique Jarrett, Heather Foster & Annie Heralda...



Starring: Terique Jarrett, Heather Foster & Annie Heralda Agency: TBWA \ Media Arts Lab Creative Director: Brandon Mugar Creatives: Yoshie Hozuni, Andre Fukumoto, Pedro Prado, Fabiano Higashi and Dudu Barcelos Agency Producer: Corbin Meyer DP: Justin Brown Producer: Julie Sawyer MD: Davud Karbassioun EP: Nick Fuller Production: Pulse Films 1st AD: Robert Blishen Production Designer: Andy Kelly Casting: kharmel Cochrane Wardrobe: Selina Wong Service: 24/7 EP: Gordon Mackinnon Service Producer: Diana Hidalgo GRACIAS PEDRO: Jordi Molla Grip: Grip On SE7 Edit: Shane Reid at EXILE Music: Sparks ‘This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us’ (1974) Color: Daniel De Vue Sound: Jon Bolsen at Formosa Group VFX supervisor: Carl Norton VFX: The Mill

Wednesday, 6 April 2022

A recently deceased bunny-girl is trapped in the virtual...



A recently deceased bunny-girl is trapped in the virtual afterlife. Official animated music video for ‘Delete After Death’ by Zouj. Animated and directed by Laura Jayne Hodkin 3D Animation: Dermot Lynskey Colouring Assistance: Zohar Dvir, Laura N-Tamara

A hybrid-documentary using animation and reenactment footage to...



A hybrid-documentary using animation and reenactment footage to bring to life Gene Church’s never before heard audio interview, recounting the harrowing physical torture and brainwashing at a secretive 4-day leadership seminar in California, 1970. You’ve Never Been Completely Honest is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere, read more about it here: https://vimeo.com/blog/post/youve-never-been-completely-honest-by-joey-izzo/

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Music video for P’tit Belliveau, a multi-instrumentalist...



Music video for P’tit Belliveau, a multi-instrumentalist songwriter from Baie Sainte-Marie, a very small francophone community in Nova Scotia. This video tells the story of a lonely lamp maker and a genie without magic powers, whose mutual destinies will change forever from the unexpected encounter between the two. Integrating surreal and magical elements into a mundane and rural universe, characterized by an everyday life routine, the result of this music video is unique yet astonishing. To achieve this particular aesthetic, we used the Oculus Quest’s SculptrVR application in the conception of the video. Every single movement of the characters has been translated from a MOCAP shooting. story & creative direction: Vincent Bilodeau art direction & 3D animation: David Baril design: David Baril, Pascal Brousseau, Charles Desmarais, Maxime Normand, Frank Appache, Morgan Ali editing: Vincent Bilodeau production: Colegram actors: Philippe Boutin, David Baril thanks to: Sophie Montmagny, OG, Studio Le Château

Throw on headphones and zen out to some sparkling Mojave night...



Throw on headphones and zen out to some sparkling Mojave night sky stars and star trails timelapses. Shot at various locations surrounding Joshua Tree National Park, this night sky compilation uses a full moon to “paint” the foreground, giving the visuals a surreal psychedelic “daylight” feeling. Exposures were 20 seconds. Shot on Canon 6D. Lenses Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens and Rokinon 12mm f2.8. Shot and Edited by Gavin Heffernan (www.GavinBHeffernan.com) Music: Homeward Angel by Moby. Courtesy: www.MobyGratis.com This project was shot as part of SKYGLOW (www.skyglowproject.com), an ongoing quest to explore the effects and dangers of urban light pollution in contrast with some of the most incredible dark sky areas in North America. This project is being produced by Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinovic in collaboration with International Dark-Sky Association (www.darksky.org), a non-profit fighting for the preservation of night skies around the globe. International Dark Sky Week is coming up too – April 22-28th!

Monday, 4 April 2022

Celebrating our new custom typeface called madefor, we felt like...



Celebrating our new custom typeface called madefor, we felt like we want to present it in a way that. celebrates means of communication and the relation between words, ideas, and symbols. Credits: Art Direction - Shira Nathan, Eyal Sebbag Editing - Guy Landshaft Illustration - Tom Kariv, Sivan Fiterman Lead Design - Tom Kariv, Sivan Fiterman Design - Tom Kariv, Sivan Fiterman, Shira Nathan 3D - Elad Naim Lead animation - Maayan Tzuriel Animation - Amit Zakai Production - Gili Stolero

Personalities, funny smells, paperwork, and well… Doris. I...



Personalities, funny smells, paperwork, and well… Doris. I recently took a trip to the DMV for a title transfer and was so inspired by the scene, we decided it needed a song of its own. Here it is, in all of its glory, the DMV song. Animation & Design Noodle Hello@noodleanimation.com Directed by Doug Alberts

Sunday, 3 April 2022

Four office employees try to find privacy in the workplace. 2022...



Four office employees try to find privacy in the workplace. 2022 starring Anna Seregina, Christine Medrano, Steph Tolev, Bri Pruett directed by Sara June written by Graham Riley & Sara June produced by Caron Clancey director of photography Ryan Thomas 1st AC Justin Wilson gaffer Brooke Mueller sound recordist Jake Robinson hair and makeup artist Laura Raczka editor Aviva Siegel colorist Dan Edwards music & sound mix & sound effects John Dawson

Friday, 1 April 2022

In memory of Haraldur Unason Diego, 1972-2022. Thank you for...



In memory of Haraldur Unason Diego, 1972-2022. Thank you for everything you were and everything you stood for. You will always be remembered brother.

Surfers Not Street Children is a charity that uses surfing to...



Surfers Not Street Children is a charity that uses surfing to intervene in the lives of children living on the street in South Africa and Mozambique. Stance had the idea to give the team an experience that would not only last them a lifetime but also inspire thousands of street children back home to turn from street life to surf life. So I met the guys in Edinburgh and set off to document the journey through the Scottish highlands and up to a promising looking surf forecast in Thurso. From drinking Iron Bru, witnessing snow, feeding wild stags, learning about Shinty and tucking into pumping Scottish barrels, there were many firsts on the trip and was a a real pleasure to experience these with the crew along the way. Thanks to: Stance Surfers Not Street Children Mark Boyd & the Thurso surf community Tom Hewitt MBE Mini Cho Sne Makhubu Si Hewitt