Adobe invited us to the Sundance Film Festival to create a series of short videos that explored themes of diversity and access in the cinema industry. We interviewed actors, directors and other filmmakers talking about a variety of topics related to the theme. Adobe shared the videos on their social channels throughout the festival and beyond.
We were asked by Phillips Auction House to produce a piece for one of their upcoming watch auctions. Here Sylvester Stallone tells the stories behind the fives watches he has consigned for the upcoming RACING PULSE auction.
This video offers a rare snapshot of an artist’s practice in process, through her restless exploration of forms and materials. Produced in conjunction with The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and the exhibit "BEYOND: Works by Nellie King Solomon and Barbara Stauffacher Solomon” on view Oct. 3, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2021
A New York–based artist, illustrator, and designer, Shyama Golden. Golden explores identity and culture in her mysterious, playful, and often surrealist work, reinterpreting traditional themes and imagery for contemporary audiences. Produced for Adobe Create Magazine. Directed by Natalija Vekic. Produced by Christian Bruno, Natalija Vekic and Kurt Keppeler. Cinematography by Christian Bruno. Second Camera: Yessica Curiel-Montoya. Edited by Christian Bruno, Kurt Keppeler and Steve Hoover.
A short documentary portrait of Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, the groundbreaking designer who fused Swiss modernism with an iconic and bold California pop aesthetic to create the design phenomena known as Supergraphics. At 89 years old, Bobbie continues to produce bold, eclectic work both large and small. Originally produced for Adobe Create Magazine. Directed, Filmed and Edited by Christian Bruno, Kurt Keppeler and Natalija Vekic.
Our latest: a portrait of groundbreaking filmmaker Sam Green. Sam has been pushing the boundaries of documentary film for more than 15 years, from his Oscar nominated feature “Weather Underground” to his most recent foray into “live documentary”: a collaboration with the Kronos Quartet. What inspires him?
Produced for Adobe Create Magazine. Directed, Filmed and Edited by Kurt Keppeler, Christian Bruno and Natalija Vekic.
This short documentary explores the fascinating world of the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons and peeks behind the curtain into the creative process of the game designers.
Electric Park Films produced this video for Adobe's Create online magazine. Produced by Electric Park Films; directed, filmed and edited by Natalija Vekic, Christian Bruno and Kurt Keppeler.
This video was produced by Electric Park Films for Adobe's Creative Voices series. We worked closely with Adobe's Eric Espera, who directed the video. All cinematography and editing by Electric Park Films. All title sequences created by Danny Yount.
Electric Park Films was commissioned to create a suite of videos for Adobe's new mobile app, Adobe Spark. We wanted to create mini-portraits about people who use the app in their daily lives to create beautiful graphics, web pages and video stories for their small business, non-profit and classroom.
Produced by Electric Park Films: directed, filmed and edited by Natalija Vekic, Christian Bruno and Kurt Keppeler.
We were asked by Adobe to create a series of spots to promote their new mobile publishing app, Adobe Slate. This one features Muttville, a fantastic senior dog rescue based in San Francisco.
This 60 second spot tells the story of Nancy Gallegos and Pedal Revolution. Pedal Revolution is a unique bike shop that provides job training skills for at-risk young adults, and Nancy’s job is to spread the word through a variety of social media channels. Nancy is the non-profit’s only publicity person. In her own words, Nancy describes the challenges a non-designer faces having to quickly produce polished, high-impact post for rapidly evolving social media landscape.
Electric Park Films was commissioned to create a suite of videos for Adobe's new mobile app, Adobe Voice. Guided by the client's desire to make the videos "people-focused," we set out to tell the story of the app through the people that made it, and those that use it. EPF pitched the concepts, and took them all the way through post-production to coincide with Adobe Voice's initial launch.
"Show your story. In minutes" uses the app itself to unveil this dynamic new tool.
The final installment in Lisa Gunning's stunning quintet of films for Goldfrapp's award-winning album, TALES OF US. Christian was invited to lens this melancholic ballad of a haunted Los Angeles, desolate and dizzying on both the inside and out.
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Electric Park Films was commissioned to create a suite of videos for Adobe's new mobile app, Adobe Voice. Guided by the client's desire to make the videos "people-focused," we set out to tell the story of the app through the people that made it, and those that use it. EPF pitched the concepts, and took them all the way through post-production to coincide with Adobe Voice's initial launch. "Inspire Learning" introduces Jeff Larsen, a San Francisco teacher, who believes both technology and self-expression is fundamental to education. See how Jeff uses Adobe Voice in the classroom, and the inspiration it fosters in his students.
Electric Park Films was commissioned to create a suite of videos for Adobe's new mobile app, Adobe Voice. Guided by the client's desire to make the videos "people-focused," we set out to tell the story of the app through the people that made it, and those that use it. EPF pitched the concepts, and took them all the way through post-production to coincide with Adobe Voice's initial launch. Stephanie Kouch has turned her home-based craft business, Steppie, into brand that her global customers connect with. That's because fans of her clothing and designs connect with Steppie's personal, idiosyncratic flair. How does Stephanie connect with her customers? Adobe Voice!
We visited Jacob Rosenberg of the cutting edge production company Bandito Brothers, to peek beneath the hood of their latest audacious creation. A car commercial made entirely of InstaGram stills? Check it out!
ADIM is Adobe's Inspirational Masterclass---a lively, 3-day experience where art directors, designers, illustrators, and photographers learn advanced imaging techniques using the a combination of cutting-edge digital techniques and classic analogue tools (exacto blades, paint brushes, etc). 2014's theme: Japan By Design. The project: washi paper lanterns. Christian followed participants, in this fly-on-the-wall documentary, as they turned brainstorms into inspired designs. Check it out, and be inspired as well..
Electric Park Films was commissioned to create a suite of videos for Adobe's new mobile app, Adobe Voice. Guided by the client's desire to make the videos "people-focused," we set out to tell the story of the app through the people that made it, and those that use it. EPF pitched the concepts, and took them all the way through post-production to coincide with Adobe Voice's initial launch. "Tell a Story With Impact" allows the creators of Adobe Voice to share their inspiration for the app in their own words.
Electric Park Films was commissioned to create a suite of videos for Adobe's new mobile app, Adobe Voice. Guided by the client's desire to make the videos "people-focused," we set out to tell the story of the app through the people that made it, and those that use it. EPF pitched the concepts, and took them all the way through post-production to coincide with Adobe Voice's initial launch. Groundworks Opportunity (GO) is a small non-profit with big dreams: to foster leadership in communities around the globe to make a difference. Central to that mission are the volunteers who raise awareness about these communities in need. In the video, "Help Your Cause," see how GO has turned this easy-to-use app into a robust tool in their work.
Who knew that the special effects on the hottest films of the summer were done in Adobe After Effects? Meet the creative talents behind "Iron Man 3" and "Oblivion" and hear why AE was central to their workflow.
Portrait of designer Craig Winslow –– Adobe Creative Resident.
With camera in hand and sketchbook in pocket, we follow Craig Winslow through the back streets of downtown Portland and learn how to see bits of the past peek through to the present day. Craig will spend the year developing his passion project, bringing "ghost signs," back to life with light projections. The work is a dazzling combination of technology, animation, typography and urban archeology.
Produced by Electric Park Films; Natalija Vekic, Kurt Keppeler and Christian Bruno; directed by Erik Espera; edited by Julie Caskey; color grade by Alex Juutlainen; location sound by Sam Curtis; music by The Brow, Jupyter, and Lullatone