Whoa, what a night. The Rhymesayers pulled off the impossible and got almost all the artists to ever grace a Rhymesayers stage back to Minneapolis for an epic 6- hour rap show at the Target Center.
We had over 13 camera operators covering the event ranging from stage coverage to various roaming documentary cameras, and fan/artist diary booths.
I have a feeling there will be some more content coming from this show...
In March, 1Light Films traveled to the UK to film a Brand spot for Frog Bikes. We worked with Adventure Advertising on this one, an agency based out of Minnesota. If you don't know 'em, check 'em out.
This piece is more like a short film than a commercial. Adventure and 1Light came up with a fun story about two brothers whose boundaries are limitless on their Frog Bikes.
The whole trip was 6 days. Just enough time to take in the sites, sounds, and local beverages....
Looking forward to more with Adventure Advertising, and Frog Bikes
This was a collaboration between 1Light directors Melby, and Victor, with choreography from Alissa Paris Gilbert. Melby directs the warehouse dancer, and Chastity Brown's performance, while Victor created the band's performance space in his direction.
We love the visuals in this project. A beautiful song, and our dancer, Eshay, expresses it perfectly.
This one was a blast. Amazing crew, great group in Doomtree. Looking forward to doing more action.
Pre-pro, pre-pro, pre-pro. This one is all about the Pre-Pro. Melby from 1Light took 3 trips out to the desert to find the locations in this video. Listening to the song, he walked through every step. Almost takes away the fun when you know exactly how it's going to go.
Bahamian Son is 1Light's first feature film.
Synopsis:
Bahamian Son is an independent feature film, based on true events, from the life of the writer Reggie Henderson. The story follows Kevin as he sets out to find his father, whom he hasn't seen in more than thirty years. During his journey, Kevin examines his own life and the family he has built for himself, as well as his childhood growing up in the projects of North Minneapolis. After Kevin tracks down his father, he travels to the Bahamas to meet him. What happens in the Bahamas opens Kevin's eyes to a world and a history he never knew existed. It's also another test of Kevin's beliefs regarding family and loyalty, and what it means to be a son, a father, and a man.
Since crew member Melby was 16, he's listened to Rhymesayers Records. Artists like Atmosphere, Brother Ali, and POS had, and still have, a significant influence on him. It was a goal of his to work with these guys on a professional level, but to have the opportunity to travel across Europe with them, making documentary films with his best friends and 1Light crew mates, was beyond those dreams.
1Light Films traveled 9 countries, 13 cities, making mini docs daily along the way. At the end of the trip, we made a feature film titled "The Rhymesayers European Tour", and premiered it at the Twin Cities film festival in 2012. The feature is currently on track for wide release in 2016.
This is the last video in the series. We recommend you watch them from the beginning, after this one. There are 13 episodes.
A retelling of the Paul Bunyon myth, Atmosphere's "Bob Seger" video was a fantastic effort by everyone involved. Set in the 1800's in colonial Canada, watch Paul extract his revenge on the Queen's Army.
Being a Bio-tech scientist with a degree in wildlife has given Erin the chance to work in an island of natural wonders; Isle Royale National Park. Check out this mini-doc we helped Rickshaw Films produce, shoot, and edit, and learn more about the career opportunities at The Girl Scouts!
Don't think of Midtown Omaha when you think fashion and culture? Think again.
1Light Films had fun down in Omaha with our buds over at The NEWBLK agency.
Raising awareness for Parkinson's by jumping out of a plane a crazy number of times. The event raised $130,000 for those who provide care, research, and comfort for those who suffer from the disease.