event film // First Night Tacoma

First Night is always one of our favorite nights in Tacoma—downtown Tacoma is alive and kicking all night with amazing music, surprises around every corner, and a palpable, carnivalesque atmosphere. Here’s a little film we put together, putting the evening into a visual nutshell.

What a way to celebrate…Happy New Year!

music film // V. CONTRERAS : “Gasoline”

We’re pleased to share our latest music film—”Gasoline” from Seattle independent artist V. Contreras‘ eponymous debut album.

Working with time-lapse footage, projections, a unique setting (the—possibly haunted—cavernous basement of Seattle’s legendary Moore Theater) and fractured editing, we created a music film that we think captures the “crazy” simmering within the song.

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live music film // Benjamin Verdoes : “Forest of Your Mind”

In the forests of Timber Outdoor Music Festival, Benjamin Verdoes risked life and limb (pun intended) to climb a tree and play this shimmering acoustic ode for us—and now we get to share it with you. Many thanks to Benjamin!

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music film // ROCKWELL POWERS x DJ PHINISEY : “Alive”

“I have this idea for a music film that involves kids riding around on bikes,” said Rockwell Powers. “I’m in!” said Peter. True story.

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music film // Bombay Beach teaser

We are collaborating with one of Portland’s most interesting music projects—Bombay Beach.  A trio composed of three thoughtful artists with wild abandon and serious chops. At one moment, their music will pummel you with noise and howl and the next moment it will blow you away on a digital breeze.   Continue Reading

epicurean film // Gun Bun x BUNK

We took a day trip down to Portland, Oregon to catch up with Huichica Music Festival co-founder and Fruitbats frontman Eric D. Johnson and Portland’s famous BUNK Sandwiches chef Tommy Habetz.  The two talked endlessly about their mutual love for sandwiches and rock and roll—we managed to capture a few tidbits along with details on Tommy’s sandwich pairing with Gundlach Bundschu’s Mountain Cuvée wine at this year’s upcoming Huichica Music Festival.

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Huichica Music Festival
presented by Jeff Bundschu, Gundlach Bundschu Winery
and Eric D. Johnson, Fruit Bats

film by
The Art Dept.

Muffuletta sandwich by
BUNK Sandwiches

music by
Jeff Bundschu

music film // Elk & Boar : “Ten Steps”

 

The air was charged. It was the Friday before Superbowl Sunday in Tacoma, Washington. After a victorious Stadium High School basketball game, Elk & Boar and friends took over the Stadium gymnasium where an all ages party ensued.

We’re proud to present the official music film we created for Elk & Boar’s “Ten Steps”—directed by  our own Sarah in collaboration with Kirsten from Elk & Boar

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wedding film // Get Hitched Give Hope : 2013

Our own wedding division The Heart Dept. loved capturing the magic and generosity swirling in the air during Seattle’s 2013 “Get Hitched, Give Hope” — an opulent gala and fundraising auction held last fall at The Four Seasons and one that bore witness to a staggering number of wedding vendors and industry artisans donating their services to an incredible cause. Dressed to the hilt in ravishing roaring twenties attire, betrothed couples floated through an evening bubbling with champagne, cafe music and deliciousness, bidding on all manner of goods and services—with all proceeds from the evening directed entirely to The Dream Foundation—a charity that fulfills end-of-life wishes for patients with terminal illness.

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film // Shape Field Chair

Our good friends (family, actually) at SHAPE Field Office have designed the stylishly simple SHAPE Field Chair which is available for purchase via their Kickstarter campaign.

We are proud to have helped them create this film celebrating the unique features of the chair. موعد انطلاق يورو 2022

wedding film // Amy + Matt

Operating under our alter-ego The Heart Dept., we had the distinct pleasure of capturing the nuptials of a bewitchingly beautiful couple, Amy Berkley and Matt Buechler.

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