Author: Matt
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A Dream within Reach
At age 52, Minh Hoang decided to leave everything he had ever known in Vietnam and emigrate with his family to the United States. That incredible story is why this was one of the more inspiring pieces we’ve ever had the privilege to work on
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Discover Sunday Parkways
Five times a summer, in different parts of the city, Portland closes a few streets to cars and funny thing happens: people of all ages come rushing out to play in the streets. And man is it inspiring, as I think our film for Sunday Parkways captures pretty well.
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If I Made a Zoo
For the first time in decades, the Oregon Zoo’s signature winter festival – Zoolights – would open its doors without the attraction that virtually defined the event: the Zoolights Train, offline because of an extensive remodel of the Zoo grounds. So how do you get people to come to an event without that event’s signature…
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Cameron’s Drop Kick Campaign
Every fall, Cameron Winery gears up to sell its new releases. But this year, they wondered if there might be an easier way: crowdfunding! Especially when they discovered the fine print that for many sites, you’re under no obligation to actually deliver the thing you’re raising money for. Free money. No accountability! What could be…
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Oregon Walks
A short film we created for Oregon’s premier walking advocacy organization, unveiling a new name and a bold new vision – from script and messaging to direction, videography and editorial.
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Renewal – Remaking America’s Schools: the Book Trailer
After visiting forty high-performing schools to understand why they succeeded where others failed, Harold Kwalwasser wrote “Renewal: Remaking America’s Schools for the Twenty-First Century,” a call to action for for what has to be done to educate all children to their full potential. This is the trailer we put together for it.
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Opening Doors to a Healthy Community
Pulled together from interviews and events we covered over the summer, this video showcases a lot of what makes REACH Community Development unequalled in affordable housing. We contributed creative direction, videography, editorial and the voiceover to the cause.
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The Neighbors Are Watching: The Trailer
A trailer for acclaimed author Debra Ginsberg’s novel, The Neighbors Are Watching, her thriller exploring “the dark side of suburbia – a place where everyone has something to hide.” My spine tingles just thinking about it! Shot on location in Del Mar, California, where yes, the neighbors watched us the entire time.
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On the Right Track: Portland’s New Cycle Track
Mixing animation and live action and shot entirely via bikes, a short piece for the City of Portland introducing two spiffy new bike facilities – the cycle track and the buffered bike lanes.
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Who owns the Road?
We live our lives in such a sea of distractions, it’s a wonder we even see what’s in front of us. This PSA for the Eye to Eye Safety Campaign encourages all of us to “start seeing everyone” by freezing a crucial moment in time.