Tipp-Ex – A Hunter Shoots a Bear. Lesson in Killer Viral Videos
The Tipp-Ex story is the tale of a homerun in the viral video world. It also has some great numbers that show how the video drove sales increases. Watch the story called A Hunter Shoots a Bear and learn how they did it.
Read PostThe Power of Bacon
Just how valuable is Bacon in the grand scheme of things? Well Josh Sankey is going to find out when he travels across the country with no cash or credit cards but a trailer full of bacon that Oscar Mayer gave him to barter for things he needs. Gas, food, lemonade, etc. Fun viral campaign […]
Read PostAudi Suspect – High Drama
Here’s a commercial from Audi called Suspect that plays to our formulaic knowledge of all the bank heist movies we have ever seen. Albeit with a cute twist. Nice minute long version of the commercial directed by Adam Hashemi. Good stuff.
Read PostDeath by China
Here’s a controversial new documentary from author and filmmaker Peter Navarro called Death by China. The film explores China’s grab for American manufacturing jobs, dumping charges against China, and the environmental threats to Chinese workers from poorly regulated Chinese manufacturers. Lots to chew on, and a timely release amidst the political conventions.
Read Post100 – A film About Us
Here’s a simple video – 100 – that tells a big story about us. It’s short and fun to watch, even if it’s in Dutch. ‘100’ (from 0 to 100 years in 150 seconds) from Filmersblog on Vimeo. A simple film made in Amsterdam about the human condition and how we age.
Read PostThe Beauty Inside – Out of the Box Feature Concept + Social Film in Process
What would happen if you woke up as a different person (on the outside) every morning? That’s the premise of the Beauty Inside, directed by Drake Doremus (Like Crazy) starring Topher Grace and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. But here’s the interesting part, you can tryout for a part as Alex, whose appearance changes every day. It’s […]
Read PostCelebrating a Big Anniversary – Youbetski, Call Phil
What do you do to celebrate a world class manager who has been working for you for 25 years? You produce a music video of course, and you make it the centerpiece of a party. The video was a great collaboration between Nashville songwriter Layng Martine and Video Producer and Director Paul Dewey, Executive Producer […]
Read PostIntense Animation – Drugs and Violence
Here’s a frightening and fascinating animation, a stop-motion short by Quique Rivera with a big message. The animated piece examines the relationship between drugs, violence and ambition and how it is analogous to the lives of mosquitoes.
Read PostThe Duck Man – Banker/Friend to All Ducks
Here’s a sweet story about a momma duck and a banker who teamed up to save her baby ducklings. Nice story.
Read PostJimmy Fallon – Call me Maybe – Blowing the Roof Off
Jimmy Fallon and Carly Rae Jepson kick ass singing Call Me Maybe on YouTube topping 2.65M hits, despite Fallon’s mediocre (at best) voice. Not too shabby. Jimmy Fallon is a singing nut!
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