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Creating NASCAR Docs with Jon Housholder

Jon Housholder | Co-Owner, Director, Editor, Producer Jon is a three-time Emmy Award winner as a producer, editor, and director. Over the past decade, he has created nationally televised films, commercials, trailers, documentaries, and docuseries for networks, online streaming platforms, and major corporations. He previously worked at NASCAR Studios in Charlotte for eight years, and for Menards Corporate Advertising in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for two years, as a producer, editor, and director. A proud Midwest native, Jon graduated with honors from Wartburg College In Waverly, Iowa with a double major in communication arts and public relations, serving as the Student Body Vice President and was a two-sport athlete (football and track). Jon currently lives in Charlotte with his wife, Liz, and their daughter, Addison. https://www.unrivaledfilms.co/

Filming the Dodge Pennzoil commercial with Tim Sessler

Welcome to my podcast featuring Tim Sessler, a German-born, New York-based cinematographer and visual storyteller extraordinaire! 🎥 Join us as we delve into Tim's fascinating journey over the past decade, where he has seamlessly navigated between the realms of narrative filmmaking and commercial projects. Tim's impressive portfolio includes serving as 2nd Unit DP on Adam Sandler's acclaimed film 'HUSTLE', directed by Jeremiah Zagar and lensed by DP Zak Mulligan. But Tim's creativity doesn't stop there. He takes immense pride in his personal 'passion' projects, which span from experimental documentaries like “WOLAKOTA”, "EROSION", and "RAGE", to abstract narratives such as “THE LIGHT”, and purely visual poems like "BALANCE", "STREETS", and "MOMENTS" or “THE PLACE WHERE”. In our conversation, we'll explore Tim's philosophy on cinematography, where he consistently strives to create cinematic, emotional, and captivating visuals regardless of the project's scale or timeframe. Tim believes in the power of storytelling intertwined with visually stunning imagery to deeply engage viewers and evoke meaningful connections. In a world flooded with content, Tim's approach stands out as he seeks to strike the perfect balance between compelling storytelling and breathtaking visuals, ensuring that every frame serves a purpose in enhancing the narrative experience. Tune in as Tim shares insights, experiences, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from his illustrious career, offering a glimpse into the mind of a true visionary in the world of cinematography. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's finest talents! Hit that subscribe button and join us for an enlightening conversation with Tim Sessler. #timsessler #filmmaking #dop

Director - Henry Hobson

Live Action Director, Artist and Graphic Designer Born near Stonehenge, England and raised in both Yorkshire and Wiltshire, currently located in Los Angeles. A graduate of the Royal College of Art within the field of graphic design. Bringing the design worlds skills of single frame storytelling to life as a filmmaker. Within the commercial world Henry is known for epic narratives, that challenge and engage the senses. From concept to edit, he creates richly cinematic story worlds filled with characters that explore the depth of the human psyche. Known for epic scale, deft humanity within powerful character performance and uniquely arresting visual scope. With award winning spots and campaigns for Playstation, Apple, Xbox, Pepsi, Adidas, the Marines, Under Armour and Gillette amongst many others. Seeing battling armies raining arrows down on the advancing ranks, graphically enigmatic abstraction, a fight back against bullying and a video game spot that emotions striking hard. With big name stars from cinema to the football field the work repeatedly captures the imagination. His first feature -Maggie- saw the much hailed emotional -Eastwoodesque- performance from Arnold Schwarzengger and co starring Academy Award nominee Abigail Breslin. The film garnered rich praise for performance and style at the Toronto, Berlin and Tribeca Festivals. A shots Director of the year nominee, awards have included multiple D&AD pencils, Lions, AICP, One show and SXSW, bringing beautiful and powerful cinema to the 30 and 60 second formats. Included in multiple Superbowls, one of which being recognized as YouTubes most watched. "I've always been interested in telling a story visually and giving it a sense of thrill; where you slowly bring the characters to life and reveal their true selves," says Henry, who frequently invests in quiet, emotional character driven moments, before launching into dynamic action sequences. https://www.henryhobson.co.uk/ #director #filmmaking #podcast

Crafting Commercials with Director Runar Ingi Einarsson

https://runaringi.com/ Rúnar Ingi is an Icelandic born filmmaker and commercial director known for his work with Land Rover, Lidl and Volvo, among many others. His projects have garnered global awards and nominations from Epica, CameraImage, Webby, Roy, Edda, and the Icelandic Ad Awards. His work has been featured in industry standard-bearers such as Shots Magazine and Creativity Online. Since arriving on the commercial scene with a 2012 Nike spot featuring triathlon athlete Sarah Reinertson, his advertising and narrative films have developed a reputation for impactful storytelling with a distinct emotional and visual style. Rúnar Ingi’s fascination with improvisation, found moments and poetic, real-life imagery can be seen throughout his work. Rúnar Ingi drew on inspiration from childhood memories to create his short film, Apology, in 2016. It premiered at the Reykjavik Film Festival that same year, and he’s now developing the short into a feature length project.

Filming Features and Commercials with DOP Lol Crawley BSC

https://lolcrawley.com/ Lol Crawley, BSC is a multi award winning director of photography with more than 20 years of experience in film, television, commercials and music video. His work has been nominated for and/or won BAFTA Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, International Festival Awards, VMAs and ASC awards. He has shot commercials for many brands including Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Adidas, Samsung and Dior, and his work in the music industry includes credits with Arcade Fire, Nick Cave and Coldplay. Originally from the UK, Lol is currently based in Los Angeles and works across the United States and internationally.