WhatisThisSong.mobi, Nov. 27, 2015
Bobble Live for once
This is a commercial ad of Bobble. This commercial was released in November 2015 in United States. Under the title of “Bobble: Live for once”. It was done by 72andSunny, New York advertising agency. The commercial by Production Company is Cap Gun Collective and is directed by Mike Warzin...
Mashable.com, Nov. 20, 2015
Bobble ad pours some much-needed cold water on YOLO philosophy
You may act like you only get to live once, but that doesn't mean you should garbage up the world for those who live next. That, more or less, is the takeaway from a clever and much-needed advertisement for Bobble, a filtered water bottle company, which pours cold water all over the tongue-in-cheek YOLO philosophy that once swept the internet...
The Inspiration Room, Nov. 25, 2015
Bobble challenges Live For Once trend
...Filming was shot by director Mike Warzin via Cap Gun Collective with executive producer Jason Botkin, producer Robert Mooring, director of photography Alex Disenhof...
Shots.net, Nov. 19, 2015
Bobble: Live For Once
Created by 72andSunny this amusing ad pokes fun at the beautiful and vapid people that infest modern youth advertising, which, hopefully, is a fad. The clever piece starts off by promoting a fake bottled water brand by following groups of young people as they move through their carefree and wasteful lives. It soon becomes apparent the spot is highlighting the wasteful nature of single-use plastic water bottles. The campaign was created to promote Bobbles reusable water…
Advertising Age, Nov. 18, 2015
Seventh Generation Selects 72andSunny After Review
New York Office Creates Campaign for Bottle Brand Bobble
Adweek.com, Nov. 18, 2015
72andSunny Wins Seventh Generation, Breaks Scathing Ad About Carefree Millennials
Try living for more than the moment, says Bobble
Creativity-Online.com, Nov. 18, 2015
These Annoying Millennials Actually Have an Important Message for You
Seventh Generation and 72andSunny Do Switcheroo to Promote Bobble Bottle Brand
FastCo.Create, Nov. 18, 2015
Bobble's Fake Water Brand Brilliantly Spoofs Millennial Advertising Cliches
"Once" is for the young, footloose, fancy free . . . and environmentally bankrupt...
ScreenMag.tv, Nov. 10, 2015
PHOTO BOOTH: ANGUISH Chicago Premiere at the Midwest Independent Film Festival
...The festival's popular Producers Panel, which opens the evening every First Tuesday, featured Executive Producers Matt Abramson, Avery Lee (BOBBY & IZA), Chris Petlak & Jim Kozyra (THE JAMZ)...
LBBonline.com, Nov. 6, 2015
Cap Gun’s Ivan Grbovic Ignite RSM’s Global Rebrand with Fast-paced Action Spot
Agency Luquire George Andrews launches global rebranding campaign for RSM US LLP, previously known as McGladrey
PressKitchen.com, Nov. 4, 2015
Vagabond Production Services, Cap Gun Collective, M&C Saatchi and Ballantine’s Earn Lovie Award
New York-based Vagabond Production Services’ work on the world’s largest animated GIF has won a 2015 Gold Lovie Award. The project, created with Cap Gun Collective, M&C Saatchi, Ballantine’s and “GIF-iti” artist INSA, was executed in Rio de Janeiro...
ScreenMag.tv, Nov. 3, 2015
TEACHERS, THE JAMZ Executive Producers Join Fest Tonight
...Jim Kozyra and Chris Petlak, co-executive producers of the comedy pilot THE JAMZ, will be joined by Matt Abramson...
WELOVEAD.com, Nov. 3, 2015
The Gauntlet
...Brand: RSM; Agency: Luquire George Andrews (LGA), Charlotte, United States; Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director of Photography: Ivan Grbovic; Editing: Whitehouse Post, Brandon Porter; Music: Barking Owl...
Below the Line, Nov. 2, 2015
Director Ivan Grbovic Creates Action Spot for RSM’s Global Rebranding Campaign
Cap Gun Collective director Ivan Grbovic recently delivered a 60-second spot entitled “The Gauntlet ” for a new commercial campaign for tax consultancy RSM via agency Luquire George Andrews (LGA).
BestAdsonTV.com, Oct. 29, 2015
Lexus LX "Different Routes"
In "Different Routes," the refreshed 2016 Lexus LX 570 sport utility vehicle goes head-to-head in a friendly competition with Lexus' flagship sedan, the LS, climbing a mountain in the iconic Austrian Alps...
BestAdsonTV.com, Oct. 29, 2015
RSM "The Gauntlet"
A new integrated campaign for RSM US LLP previously known as McGladrey - debuted across the U.S. this week from advertising agency Luquire George Andrews...
LBBonline.com, Oct. 29, 2015
Cap Gun's Daniel Benmayor Takes a Different Route for New Lexus Spot
Director heads to the iconic Austrian Alps to shoot ad through Team One
SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 29, 2015
Top Spot of the Week: RSM's "The Gauntlet" Directed By Ivan Grbovic
Charlotte, N.C.-based agency Luquire George Andrews (LGA) threw down the gauntlet to director Ivan Grbovic of Cap Gun Collective, and he was up to the challenge of infusing fast paced excitement and adventure into a client category--accounting/consultancy firms--otherwise not normally associated with triggering such an adrenaline rush...
WELOVEAD.com, Oct. 29, 2015
Lexus LX "Different Routes"
...Editorial Company: Whitehouse Post; Executive Producer: Joni Williamson; Producer: Jonlyn Williams; Editor: Martin Leroy...
Coloribus.com, Oct, 28, 2015
RSM: "The Gauntlet" TV Commercial by Luquire George Andrews (LGA) Advertising, Cap Gun Collective
This epic :60 spot from Cap Gun Collective director Ivan Grbovic entitled "The Gauntlet" is a centerpiece of the campaign...
SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 28, 2015
Cap Gun, Director Daniel Benmayor and Team One Reunite for Lexus LX "Different Routes"
Cap Gun Collective director Daniel Benmayor has reunited with creatives from Team One on behalf of Lexus. The newest collaboration is the national television spot entitled "Different Routes," which is airing widely during prime time, late night, cable and sports programming as a key part of the agency's integrated national campaign for the 2016 Lexus LX...
SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 28, 2015
ScreenWork: Lexus LX "Different Routes"
...While the LS demonstrates precision and power by nimbly taking sharp turns on the road, the LX uses its unsurpassed off-road ability to dramatically climb straight up the mountain, crossing the LS's path several times. Both vehicles arrive simultaneously at the luxury resort atop the mountain, demonstrating there's more than one way to the top...
TheDrum.com, Oct. 27, 2015
McGladrey promotes rebrand as RSM with national ad campaign
A national campaign to promote the rebrand of McGladrey to RSM has rolled out with the aim of positioning the company as one that can help clients ‘navigate the financial landscape’...
Advertising Age, Oct. 26, 2015
McGladrey Rebrands as RSM with Action-Packed TV Spot
'The Gauntlet' Is an Over-the-Top Spot for Accounting Firm
AdsoftheWorld.com, Oct. 25, 2015
Lexus LX: Different Routes
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective: Director: Daniel Benmayor; Executive Producer: Jason Botkin; Head of Production: Marisol Harrold; Producer: Brady Vant Hull; Director of Photography: Juan Miguel Azpiroz...
ChicagoFilmFestival.com, Oct. 23, 2015
Is the Future of Indie Film in TV and on the Web?
...Panelists: Mike McNamara (moderator, Midwest Independent Film Festival), PJ Fishwick (Cap Gun Collective), Sam Bailey (“You’re So Talented”), Wendy Jo Carlton (“Easy Abby”), Grace McPhillips (filmmaker)...
WTTW Chicago Tonight, Oct. 8, 2015
Meet the Chicago Production Company Changing the Face of Comedy
Cap Gun Collective has been behind both NBC’s “Bobby & Iza” and TV Land’s “Teachers”
ReelChicago.com, Oct. 4, 2015
Local actors’ comedy pilot wins NBC Digital contest
...Their pilot, “Bobby & Iza,” which they produced with Cap Gun Collective, is about Richards essentially playing himself, a struggling Chicago actor trying to make enough money to marry his fiancée, Iza (Amanda Drinkall), as they also deal with meddling parents and navigating their own careers...
ScreenMag.tv, Sep. 29, 2015
Huge NBC Win for Chicago Pilot
...What's most inspiring about this show, other than the fact that it beat out top pilots from all over the country, is that BOBBY & IZA was a true Chicago community effort. "We also could not have done this show without PJ Fishwick, Alex Fendrich, Matt Abramson and everyone else working with Cap Gun Collective," added Richards. "They were all pivotal in getting BOBBY & IZA from script to screen...
Advertising Age, Sep. 9, 2015
All the Latest Production Moves From Around the Industry
...becoming an art director and writer for Wieden & Kennedy in Portland, a post he held until joining Anomaly New York in 2012 as a senior creative. There, his contributions to campaigns for Budweiser, Carhartt and Dick's Sporting Goods often involved directing, and one Dick's Sporting Goods spot, "Focus/Explode" was awarded the Gold Cannes Lion in Film Craft in 2014.
LBBonline.com, Sep. 9, 2015
Cap Gun Collective Signs Mike Warzin
Cannes Lions Gold-winning director signs for US representation
ScreenMag.tv, Sep. 9, 2015
Cap Gun Adds Cannes Lion Winner Mike Warzin
"...When Mike was with W+K, we did a Nike music video together with Andreas Nilsson, starring NBA stars Kevin Durant, Mo Williams and Andre Iguodala," says Cap Gun's executive producer Jason Botkin. "I was really impressed with the concept and his understanding of the directing process...
SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 9, 2015
Cap Gun Collective adds director Mike Warzin
...Warzin related that Cap Gun will pursue opportunities for him not only in ads but also long form, music videos and other disciplines. He joins a Cap Gun Collective directorial lineup which includes Abteen Bagheri, Daniel Benmayor, Alex Fendrich, Ivan Grbovic, Tom Haines, Tomas Mankovsky, Matt Miller, Jeppe Rønde and Spooner/Bonde...
shots.net, Sep. 9, 2015
Warzin joins the collective; Cap Gun signs new talent.
LA and Chicago-based commercial production company Cap Gun Collective has announced the signing of director Mike Warzin to its roster for US representation...
SoundandPicture.com, Sep. 9, 2015
Cannes Lions Gold-Winning Director Mike Warzin Joins Roster of Cap Gun Collective
"...Working in advertising on the agency side has been the perfect second film school for me," Warzin said. "It essentially allowed me to collaborate with and learn from A-list directors, DP’s and editors on projects huge and small, domestic and global..."
AgencySpy.com, Sep. 8, 2015
Tuesday Odds and Ends
Commercial production company Cap Gun Collective added Mike Warzin to its directorial roster – http://capguncollective.com/directors/Mike-Warzin#video/136948327
SHOOTonline.com, Sep. 8, 2015
Cannes Lions Gold-Winning Director Mike Warzin Joins Roster of Cap Gun Collective
The principals of commercial production company Cap Gun Collective are very proud to announce the addition of director Mike Warzin to their roster for U.S. representation. The appointment is effective immediately, and was announced by Cap Gun's executive producer Jason Botkin…
SohoSoHo.tv, Aug. 11, 2015
SohoSoHo News Showcase
Cap Gun Collective's Daniel Benmayor: Lexus – Golden Opportunity...
SourceEcreative.com, Aug. 11, 2015
Ad News From Around The World
...Production in Canada was facilitated through Means of Production. Visual effects are courtesy of Mirada and Stefan Sonnenfeld of Company 3 served as colorist, while Martin Leroy edited both spots via Whitehouse Post. Music and sound design credit goes to Robot Repair, and Juice handled the final mix...
WELOVEAD.com, Aug. 4, 2015
Lexus | Team One | Everyday Thrills
...Brand: Lexus; Agency: Team One, Los Angeles, United States; Chief Creative Officer: Chris Graves; Copywriter: Alex Smulian; Account Supervisor: Trina Sethi...
Huffington Post Entertainment, July 30, 2015
What the F&$k Is a Web Series, Anyway - Part 2
...Filmed in 2012, TEACHERS is also notable for the appearance of a pre-SNL Cecily Strong, who filmed the series just before she joined the Not Ready For Prime Time Players. As its co-executive producer Matt Abramson explains, the series would also attract the attention of some of comedy's biggest web sites, and eventually resulted in a major TV deal...
LBBonline.com, July 29, 2015
Cap Gun's Daniel Benmayor Shoots Everday Thrills for New Lexus Spots
Director debuts his latest commercial work with cinematic spots through Team One
BestAdsonTV.com, July 28, 2015
Lexus: Everyday Thrills
Lexus: Luxury Of Freedom
Team One, LA has created these two spots for Lexus which take you on a journey to discover your freedom and turn every ride into a thrill.
Advertolog.com, July 23, 2015
Everyday Thrills
Luxury of Freedom
...Advertising Agency: Team One, USA; Associate Creative Directors: Dustin Arnold, Jon King; Account Director: Joel Dons; Group Director, Strategy: Jen Grant; Chief Creative Officer: Chris Graves...
Coloribus.com, July 22, 2015
Lexus: "Everyday thrills" TV Commercial
Lexus: "Luxury of freedom" TV Commercial
....by Team One Los Angeles, Cap Gun Collective...
AdsoftheWorld.com, July 21, 2015
Lexus: Luxury of freedom
Lexus: Everyday thrills
...Advertising Agency: Team One, USA; Associate Creative Directors: Dustin Arnold, Jon King; Account Director: Joel Dons; Group Director, Strategy: Jen Grant; Chief Creative Officer: Chris Graves...
LBBonline.com, July 14, 2015
Why It's All About Silicon Beach Right Now
Industry locals pitch in with opinions on LA’s flourishing startup culture and what it means for the ad industry…. Jason Botkin, Executive Producer, Cap Gun Collective LA: Many people think of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area as being hotbeds for innovation, but there’s no doubt that LA has a very consistent history serving as the source for what’s new and cool…
CreativeReview.co.uk, July 9, 2015
Music Videos of the Month
It's that time of the month again – so make a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy some slices of music video brilliance... Back to the narrative videos now, with this tale of a injured former jockey and his fight to ride again, which is created to accompany Kodaline's track Ready. Director: Abteen Bagheri...
ScreenMag.tv, July 1, 2015
Cap Gun Collective’s Matt Abramson Answers Five Questions
In the latest installment of our regular running feature Cap Gun Collective’s Executive Producer Matt Abramson answers Five Questions with SCREEN...
Yahoo! Screen, June 30, 2015
Kodaline: Ready (Official Video)
...Director: Abteen Bagheri. Music video by Kodaline performing Ready (Official Video)...
Promonews.tv, June 29, 2015
Videos of the Month – June 2015
June brought us intimate human interest dramas, like Abteen Bagheeri's tale of a disabled ex-jockey climbing back in the saddle for Kodaline...
SourceEcreative.com, June 29, 2015
Ad News From Around The World: Cap Gun Collective director Matt Miller
...just completed a trifecta of spots for Hyundai via Innocean USA. The three "Wow" spots - one apiece for Hyundai's Elantra, Sonata and Sante Fe models - were shot on-location in the Los Angeles area with California-based talent on-camera and behind the scenes. Among them were director of photography Eric Haase and casting director Ryan Bernstein. The key Hyundai Salesman role was filled by actor Eric Normington from what Miller described as "the great pool of actors we had to choose from."
Adland.tv, June 27, 2015
Hyundai "Wow: Santa Fe" (2015) :30 (USA)
The Hyundai is so amazing and has so many features you are going to lose your *Sheet*. Adland's on a 7 second delay, too.
Adland.tv, June 27, 2015
Hyundai "Wow: Elantra" (2015) :30 (USA)
I've watched this ad several times now before posting and I'm still not sure why Hyundai and its advertising agency...
Adland.tv, June 27, 2015
Hyundai "Wow: Sonata" (2015) :30 (USA)
This ad comes loaded with features...
AdsoftheWorld.com, June 26, 2015
Hyundai: Wow - Sonata
Hyundai: Wow - Santa Fe
Hyundai: Wow - Elantra
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Matt Miller; Director of Photography: Eric Haase; Executive Producers: Matt Abramson, Jason Botkin; Head of Production: Marisol Herold; Line Producer: Gabrielle Yuro...
HastalaCreative.com, June 26, 2015
Hyundai: Wow - Elantra
...Creative Directors: Lon Davis, Skip Tramontana; Art Director: Vanessa Volonte; Copywriter: Marvin Figueroa; Executive Producer HDAA: Jennifer Pearse; Senior Producer: Melanie C. McKinnell...
Pitchfork.com, June 23, 2015
Tom Haines Featured in Latest Episode of Pitchfork.tv and Canal 180's "Director ID" Series
Director known for work with Jon Hopkins, White Denim, UNKLE, and more...
word is cheap, June 18, 2015
chasing the thrill
Abteen Bagheri talks Kodaline - Text Luke Tierney...
Advertolog.com, June 17, 2015
Elantra - Hyundai Elantra TV Commercial Ad
Sonata - Hyundai Sonata TV Commercial Ad
Santa Fe - Hyundai Santa Fe TV Commercial Ad
Hyundai Adverts & Commercials Archive.
Coloribus.com, June 17, 2015
Hyundai Sonata: "Sonata"
Hyundai Elantra: "Elantra"
Hyundai Sonata: "Sonata"
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Matt Miller; Director of Photography: Eric Haase; Executive Producers: Matt Abramson, Jason Botkin; Head of Production: Marisol Herold; Line Producer: Gabrielle Yuro...
Huffington Post Entertainment, June 16, 2015
What the F&$k is a Web Series, Anyway?
Part 1 - Defining the Art Form... Matt Abramson, Executive Producer of the irreverent sketch comedy web series Teachers, said that his team edited and mixed all of the episodes in one shot and then released 3 short episodes per week, thinking that was the best approach to get attention. That certainly seemed to be a formula for success since Teachers was recently picked up by TVLand...
NOWNESS.com, June 11, 2015
Kodaline: Ready
Directed by Abteen Bagheri, starring Christopher Mintz-Plasse. In which Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad, Role Models, Neighbors) plays a paraplegic former jockey whose dream it is to figuratively and literally get back on the horse...
Promonews.tv, June 10, 2015
Kodaline 'Ready' by Abteen Bagheri
...Expressing the vitality and spirit of the song, the uncomplicated and moving narrative sees him overcoming the psychological and physical obstacles keeping him from getting back on the horse...
Booooooom, June 4, 2015
Music Video: Kodaline “Ready”
An unexpectedly beautiful video for Kodaline’s “Ready” directed by the talented Abteen Bagheri. Nice performance from McLovin. Watch the video below.
Hotpopular, June 4, 2015
Kodaline “Ready”
...Abteen Bagheri: Director: Abteen Bagheri; Executive Producer: Jason Botkin...
SohoSoHo.tv, May 8, 2015
Newsreel
...view the full stories from Great Guns, Cap Gun Collective, 2AM, Analog Studio, UNIT, The Mob, The Playroom...
SohoSoHo.tv, May 5, 2015
Director Jeppe Rønde Sweeps Tribeca Film Festival's Narrative Feature Film Competition with Cap Gun Collective Co-Production "Bridgend"
...The project from Blenkov and Schønnemann Pictures in co-production with Four Sons Pictures Ltd., Bacon IS and Cap Gun Collective was produced with support from New Danish Screen/The Danish Film Institute...
SourceEcreative.com, May 4, 2015
New Events and Achievements
...On April 23, the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival jurors honored "Bridgend" with three major awards: Best Actress in a Narrative Feature Film (Hannah Murray); Best Cinematography (Magnus Jønck); and Best Narrative Editing (Oliver Bugge Coutté)...
SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 28, 2015
Director Jeppe Rønde Sweeps Tribeca Film Festival's Narrative Feature Film Competition with "Bridgend"
Cap Gun Collective's Very First Feature Film Co-Production
LBBonline.com, Apr. 28, 2015
Cap Gun Director Jeppe Rønde's 'Bridgend' Honoured at Tribeca Film Festival
Project sweeps the narrative feature film competition at 2015 festival
CityofChicago.org, Apr. 15, 2015
Lake FX conference for creatives and entrepreneurs begins Thursday
Friday, Apr. 17 - From Internet to Network: Web Series Production. Speakers: Paul Flescner, IFP/Chicago (moderator); Jason Mojica, VICE News; Matt Abramson, “Teachers;” Julie Keck and Jessica King, “King is a Fink.” Web series creators discuss how they have managed to cultivate large audiences for their work and how traditional and cable networks have started to take notice in this program created by IFP/Chicago.
PrairiePublic.org, Apr. 15, 2015
Rachel Morgan on “Middle Americans” Web Comedy
...Minnesota native Rachel Morgan has a new web comedy series set in Williston about finding fame and her father. It’s called Middle Americans...
POST Magazine, March 2015
POSTINGS: No Excuses and Someplace New
A new integrated campaign for Expedia recently made its way across the US from advertising agency 180LA. The TV/online spots, No Excuses (:30) and Someplace New (:15), both directed by Cap Gun Collective (www.capguncollective.com) director Tom Haines, were aimed at enticing viewers to seize the day and take the trips of their dreams…
ReelChicago.com, Mar. 30, 2015
Reel Thing
AT THE WHITEHOUSE, its Cap Gun Collective production division signed Barcelona-based Daniel Benmayor for US representation. Building on his resume of working for worldwide agencies and brands, Benmayor also directs features. His most recent of three is the action drama “Tracers,” starring Taylor Lautner. It’s currently in theatrical release and on VOD.
AdAge.com, March 18, 2015
All the Latest Production Moves From Around the Industry
Cap Gun Collective has added commercial and feature director Daniel Benmayor to its roster for U.S. commercial representation...
ScreenMag.tv, Mar. 16, 2015
Cap Gun Signs Director Daniel Benmayor
...He views commercial assignments in very similar ways. "During the years the passions evolve, and you need new fuel to ignite them," he said. "So there is a lot to love about commercials as long as there is an intriguing story and/or a challenge behind it..."
TheFamilyNYC.com, Mar. 13, 2015
NEW FAMILY MEMBER ALERT
The Family and Cap Gun Collective are thrilled to announce Daniel Benmayor to our crew! Not only has Daniel worked with brands such as Schick, Mercedes and Pirelli, but his newest feature film “Tracers” is set to release in theaters on May 20th. WELCOME DANIEL. We can’t wait to see what’s in store.
LBBonline.com, Mar. 12, 2015
Cap Gun Collective Signs Daniel Benmayor
Renowned commercial & feature director joins for U.S. commercial representation...
SourceEcreative.com, Mar. 12, 2015
Cap Gun Collective Signs Daniel Benmayor
“...You can really see an innate understanding of story and film language in his narrative work. He knows how to build tension, develop characters and deliver a strong finish. Daniel is a great storyteller and we are excited to be working with him.."
Adweek’s AgencySpy, Mar. 11, 2015
Wednesday Odds and Ends
Commercial production company Cap Gun Collective added Daniel Benmayor to its directorial roster.
CreativeCOW.net, Mar. 11, 2015
Cap Gun adds renowned commercial/feature director Daniel Benmayor to roster
...Building on his solid history in commercials, where he has worked for scores of major brands and agencies worldwide, Benmayor has also directed three feature films. The most recent is "Tracers," which stars Taylor Lautner and will be released in theaters and on demand on March 20...
SHOOTonline.com, Mar. 11, 2015
Cap Gun Collective Adds Director Daniel Benmayor For U.S. Spot Representation
...Commercial and feature director Daniel Benmayor has joined the roster of production house Cap Gun Collective (CGC) for U.S. spot representation...
IFP.org, Mar. 9, 2015
A Far Off Land: Rachel Morgan on “Middle Americans”
Middle Americans, a 2014 Independent Film Week alum (Emerging Storytellers Web Series), celebrates the launch of its first season this week at a special premiere event in our Screen Forward series at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP. To celebrate the occasion, we spoke with series creator and co-star Rachel Morgan about how she developed the series, why it s a perfect fit for the web, and navigating the world of digital distribution...
The New York Egotist, Mar. 8, 2015
Shit to Hit: Screening for Middle Americans on Wednesday, March 11
NYC-based filmmaker Rachel Morgan will be presenting her new comedic web series, which is called “Middle Americans,” in its entirety. Attendance is free at IFP’s event next Wednesday, March 11th, and it will begin at 7:30pm. Learn more about the show and get the details on the screening here. Check out the trailer below...
NYC Production & Post News, Mar. 8, 2015
Free Screening of Web Comedy Series ‘Middle Americans’ at IFP Center
...If you want to catch up on a smart new web comedy series and hear directly from its creator, plan to stop by the IFP’s John Street media center in Brooklyn this Wednesday, March 11. The. free screening – which starts at 7:30pm – will be followed by an interview with NYC-¬based filmmaker Rachel Morgan. You can register by going here...
Made in NY Media Center, Mar. 5, 2015
IFP SCREEN FORWARD PRESENTS MIDDLE AMERICANS
IFP's Screen Forward presents its first-ever web series premiere event with Middle Americans, a 10-part original web series created, co-written and directed by filmmaker Rachel Morgan, who also stars as its hero, Aslaug Slaug...
Sound & Picture, Feb. 26, 2015
Artists Discuss Production, Post Workflow on Expedia Campaign from 180LA and Cap Gun Director Tom Haines
...At the Mill, Scott used Baselight for his painstaking grading work.“There is so much detail in each of the scenes that needed to be maintained, so it was important to make the different looks subtle enough to retain this,” he added. “It is also important that we see the girl on her journey, so soft windows were used to capture faces and details throughout...”
CarbonVFX.com, Feb. 3, 2015
The Perfect Drive
Nothing beats the perfect drive—with David Feherty. Also along for the ride? Hyundai, Innocean, Henry Moore Selder from Cap Gun Collective and Adam Robinson. Hop into your pre-warmed powerseat—hazard free with Hyundai...
AdsoftheWorld.com, Jan. 30, 2015
Hyundai: Driving tips with David Feherty - Focus
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Henry Moore Selder; DP: Ulrik Boel Bentzen; Executive Producer: Matt Abramson; Producer: Gabrielle Yuro; Production Mgr: Heather Christensen...
Advertolog.com, Jan. 30, 2015
Hyundai: "Driving tips with David Feherty - Navigation"
Hyundai: "Focus"
Hyundai: "Form"
TV & Cinema.
Coloribus.com, Jan. 30, 2015
Hyundai: "Driving tips with David Feherty - Navigation"
Hyundai: "Focus"
Hyundai: "Form"
TV Commercial by Innocean Huntington Beach, Cap Gun Collective.
LBBonline.com, Jan. 30, 2015
Golf Star David Feherty & Hyundai Bring Us Driving Tips from the Green
Cap Gun's Henry Moore Selder tees off new spots for INNOCEAN USA
HomADge.com, Jan. 22, 2015
Expedia "No Excuses" Japan commercial (and "Someplace New")
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Tom Haines; Executive Producer: Jason Botkin; Producer: Benjamin Mann; Director of Photography: Steven Annis...
The London Egotist, Jan. 22, 2015
Ballantine's creates animated 'Gif-iti' visible from space.
Agencies: CapGun Collective, Vagabond Films, M&C Saatchi Sports & Entertainment, Rushes...
LBBonline,com, Jan. 21, 2015
Your Shot: How Ballantine’s Whisky Created a Gif from Space
...Cap Gun Collective, M&C Saatchi S&E, Rushes and Vagabond on working with gif-iti artist INSA on the ultimate piece of street art...
shots.net, Jan. 21, 2015
Hot Shot: Ballantine’s Stays True with World's Biggest GIF
Ballantine's Scotch whisky heads to space to show the world unique GIF via M&C Saatchi S&E and Cap Gun Collective
CreativeReview.co.uk, Jan. 16, 2015
Feed: Tokyo stars in Expedia spots from 180LA, Cap Gun Collective
...After spending two days capturing their footage using an ARRI Alexa Plus system, Cap Gun EP Jason Botkin reported that his crew took their turn experiencing all the fun demonstrated in the spots. As part of their late-night karaoke adventures, he personally sang Mexican Radio while Haines sang Lola...
LBBonline.com, Jan. 16, 2015
Cap Gun's Tom Haines Shoots Raving Robots in New Expedia Campaign
...Conceived by 180LA, the scripts for both spots were presented to Cap Gun Collective by senior agency producer Erin Goodsell. "This campaign is really about the young traveler who has always wanted to travel, but finds excuses not to," said Cap Gun's executive producer Jason Botkin. "Expedia wanted to show how easy it is with their site and app to just make a decision and go."...
BestAdsonTV.com, Jan. 16, 2015
Expedia: No Excuses
To entice viewers to seize the day and take the trips of their dreams, this campaign from 180LA, Cap Gun Collective and director Tom Haines is set in and around Tokyo including inside the city's iconic Robot Restaurant...
Advertolog.com, Jan. 15, 2015
Expedia Adverts & Commercials Archive: No Excuses
Expedia Adverts & Commercials Archive: Someplace New
...Client: Expedia; Agency: 180LA; Production: Cap Gun Collective; Country: United States of America...
Adweek’s AgencySpy, Jan. 15, 2015
180LA Eliminates Excuses for Expedia
180LA recently launched a pair of spots shots in and around Tokyo for Expedia entitled “No Excuses” and “Someplace New.”
Coloribus.com, Jan. 15, 2015
Expedia: "No Excuses" TV Commercial by 180la, Cap Gun Collective
Expedia: "Someplace New" TV Commercial by 180la, Cap Gun Collective
...Advertiser: Expedia Inc.; Brand name: Expedia; Agency: 180LA; Cap Gun Collective...
Creativity-Online.com, Jan. 15, 2015
Expedia: No Excuses
To entice viewers to seize the day and take the trips of their dreams, Tokyo stars as the hero of this campaign's TV/online spots from 180LA....
Great-Ads, Jan. 15, 2015
Tokyo Shines as Travel Destination in New Expedia Campaign Spots
A new integrated campaign for Expedia debuted across the U.S. from advertising agency 180LA. Featuring TV/online spots "No Excuses" (:30) and "Someplace New" (:15), both spots were directed by Cap Gun Collective director Tom Haines...
SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 15, 2015
Tokyo Shines as Travel Destination in New Expedia Campaign from 180LA and Cap Gun Director Tom Haines
A new integrated campaign for Expedia debuted across the U.S. during the holidays from advertising agency 180LA. Featuring TV/online spots "No Excuses" (:30) and "Someplace New" (:15), both spots were directed by Cap Gun Collective director Tom Haines and can be viewed on Expedia's YouTube Channel...
SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 15, 2015
ScreenWork: Expedia “No Excuses”
To entice viewers to seize the day and take the trips of their dreams, this campaign from 180LA, Cap Gun Collective and director Tom Haines is set in and around Tokyo – including inside the city's iconic Robot Restaurant...
POST Magazine, December 2014
Business: Cap Gun expands into original content
...So, while focusing on commercial production, we have put equal energy into CGTV. That strategy has been supported by the opening of our London studio with EP Ollie Allgrove (2011), the addition of producer PJ Fishwick (2012); the opening of our LA office with EP Jason Botkin and the addition of Bill Hamm in LA as EP for original content (2013); and the ongoing addition of new directorial talents...
SourceEcreative.com, Dec. 1, 2014
Ad News From Around The Globe
...Global production company Cap Gun Collective directing team Novemba, has just been shortlisted for the coveted D&AD Next Director Award for their work for Bacardi. The project 'A Graphic Novel' follows the creation of 'The Spirit of Bacardi', a graphic novel by famed artists Warren Ellis and Mike Allred, celebrating the history of the Bacardi family...
SohoSoHo.tv, Nov. 25, 2014
Cap Gun’s Novemba shortlisted for D&AD Next Director Award
...The project ‘A Graphic Novel’ follows the creation of ‘The Spirit of Bacardi,’ a graphic novel by famed artists Warren Ellis and Mike Allred, celebrating the history of the Bacardi family. This is the third of four films that the Australian born directing duo have made for the rum brand...
LBBonline.com, Nov. 21, 2014
Cap Gun's Novemba Shortlisted for D&AD Next Director Award
...Cap Gun Collective directors Novemba, have just been shortlisted for the coveted D&AD Next Director Award for their work for Bacardi...
CreativeReview.co.uk, Nov. 7, 2014
Land Rover goes "Above and Beyond" with director Tom Haines
Director Tom Haines produced Land Rover "Above and Beyond" through Hobo Films, his own production company, via agency Brand Union, and the film is now being used by Land Rover internationally. Haines is represented in the U.S.A. by Cap Gun Collective...
LesPersiennes.com, Nov. 7, 2014
Abteen Bagheri: the talent behind the new video Nike Women x Pedro Lourenço
...Meet Abteen Bagheri & his works on his website or on Cap Gun Collective...
Sound & Picture Magazine, Nov. 5, 2014
Cap Gun Collective's Matt Miller Directs Cutwater’s Comedy Shorts for Intel
"...When you're shooting comedy, keeping a light and fun tone on set is vitally important," Miller said. "As the director, you're the host of the party and your demeanor and energy greatly inform that tone. I handled the casting on this one myself, and feel we had two great casts for this project... with especially strong turns from Robyn Okrant as the server in 'The Monotaskers' and Alan Metoskie as the barista in 'Frozen Coffee.'"
WELOVEAD.com, Oct. 28, 2014
The Monotaskers
Frozen Coffee
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Matt Miller; Director of Photography: Darryl Miller; Editing: Keith Hamm; Music: Asche and Spencer; Sound Design: MSquared; Post Production: Whitehouse Post...
Horizont.net, Oct. 27, 2014
Wieso der Hardware-Hersteller mit sprichwörtlichem Frozen Coffee wirbt
...Intel bewirbt mit den von der Agentur Cutwater in den USA kreierten Spots seine Mikroprozessoren. Der Slogan lautet wie seit Jahren bekannt "Intel Inside". Die kreative Verantwortung liegt bei Creative Director Jason Elm, Art Director Turner Johnson und Copywriter Karl Keily. Produziert hat die Spots das Cap Gun Collective unter Regie von Matt Miller...
Screenmag.tv, Oct. 27, 2014
Frozen Coffee
...Notably, Matt Miller is the co-creator and director of the "Teachers" web series, which he developed with the sketch group The Katydids and produced through Cap Gun TV, Cap Gun's original content arm. That project has recently been ordered to series by TV Land. Having signed with Cap Gun as a commercial director earlier this year, Miller's recent comedic spots for The Hartford via agency Rodgers Townsend and for Trulia via FCB West are currently earning solid reviews from the global creative industry...
AdsoftheWorld.com, Oct. 24, 2014
Intel: The Monotaskers
Intel: Frozen coffee
Advertising Agency: Cutwater, USA; Creative Director: Jason Elm; Art Director: Turner Johnson; Copywriter: Karl Keily; Executive Producer: Daniel Tuggle; Group Account Director: Christian Navarro...
Advertolog.com, Oct. 24, 2014
Frozen coffee
The Monotaskers
Advertiser: Intel Corporation; Brand name: Intel; Agency: Cutwater Whitehouse Post Cap Gun Collective; Country: United States...
BestAdsonTV.com, Oct. 24, 2014
VIEW THE FROZEN COFFEE SPOT
VIEW THE MONOTASKERS SPOT
What if real life was like computing? Visit one coffee house where multi-tasking is not allowed, and another where the barista's performance resembles a bad computing experience. These comedy shorts from Cutwater for Intel Chromebooks with Intel Inside were directed by Cap Gun Collective's Matt Miller...
Coloribus.com, Oct. 24, 2014
Intel: "Frozen coffee"
Intel: "The Monotaskers"
Online Advert by Cutwater, Cap Gun Collective, Whitehouse Post...
Great-Ads, Oct. 23, 2014
An Intel®-based Chromebook Comedy Short - Frozen Coffee & The Monotaskers
CGC, director Matt Miller and their clients at agency Cutwater give us two new fun short films for Intel...
LBBonline.com, Oct. 24, 2014
Matt Miller Captures Colourful Coffee Shop Characters for New Intel Spots
Cutwater & Cap Gun Collective director bust some comedy chops for YouTube shorts
AgencySpy, Oct. 23, 2014
Cutwater Brings Intel to the Coffee Shop
Agency Cutwater teamed up with production company Cap Gun Collective for a series of comedic shorts promoting Intel’s Chromebook...
SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 23, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Director Matt Miller Continues to Rise as Commercial Director with Cutwater's Comedy Shorts for Intel
Cap Gun Collective director Matt Miller with cast members from Intel-based Chromebook Comedy Shorts project for Cutwater.
SHOOTonline.com, Oct. 23, 2014
Intel-based Chromebook Comedy Shorts
What if real life was like computing? Visit one coffee house where multi-tasking is not allowed, and another where the barista's performance resembles a bad computing experience. These comedy shorts from Cutwater for Intel Chromebooks with Intel Inside® were directed by Cap Gun Collective's Matt Miller...
The San Francisco Egotist, Oct. 23, 2014
Cutwater brings us the "monotaskers" for Intel.
What if real life was like computing? Visit a coffee house where multi-tasking is not allowed.
SohoSoHo.tv, Oct. 14, 2014
Ballantine’s Presents ‘Black Coffee’s Human Orchestra’ Press Release from Cap Gun Collective
...'Black Coffee’s Human Orchestra' was directed by NOVEMBA and produced by Cap Gun. It’s been built around the South African music scene and utilises one of the country’s most famous talents – DJ Black Coffee – as the campaign’s face...
WhiskyIntelligence.com, Oct. 13, 2014
Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky Presents ‘Black Coffee’s Human Orchestra’: the Latest Instalment in the Global ‘Stay True Stories’ Campaign
...The film, directed by Novemba (Cap Gun Collective) and shot in and around Johannesburg (Soweto and Maboneng), illustrates Back Coffee’s passion, creativity and ‘Stay True’ spirit of continuous experimentation with music...
WhitehousePost.com, Oct. 13, 2014
Help Heal with #ForRMHC
...DDB secured Pritzker Pavilion and partnered with PJ Fishwick at Cap Gun Collective and Dawn Guzowski at Whitehouse Post to produce this symphonious celebration spotlighting one of their children, 10 year old Chloe, as she expertly executes an emotional and advanced piece on piano, accompanied by rapper Rev. Run’s son Diggy, famous violinist Joshua Bell, Khari Parker on percussion and the Chicago Philharmonic...
SecondCity.com, Oct. 11, 2014
October 11, 2014: How to Make Your Movie or Series Now
...PJ is currently the Producer at the Chicago based commercial production company Cap Gun Collective. Cap Gun Collective is comprised of two distinct platforms--the first, a director led, live action, commercial production company, and the second, Cap Gun TV, a hybrid development studio/production company for original content...
Adforum.com, Oct. 10, 2014
Help Heal with #ForRMHC
...Five cameras documented the event, which had just a few rehearsals before the live take—surprising audience members and RMHC staff with Chloe up on the big screen. Caleb at the Whitehouse in Chicago pieced together all of the footage and even Lebron James got in on the action...
Adforum.com, Oct. 9, 2014
Ballantine's - "Black Coffee's Human Orchestra" - M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective. Director: NOVEMBA...
CreativePool.com, Oct. 7, 2014
DJ Black Coffee joins forces with Ballantine's Whisky in new campaign
...In the latest episode of Ballantine's “Stay True Stories” series created by M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment and M&C Saatchi London, the Pernod Richard-owned scotch whisky brand have teamed up with South African electronic musician and DJ, Black Coffee and Novemba of the Cap Gun Collective...
JuiceFilm.tv, Oct. 6, 2014
Ballantine’s Black Coffee
The love on our recent Ballantines job was flowing! We love Cap Gun Collective! We love Hera King! We love Novemba! We love Michael Snyman! We love Black Coffee...
ReelChicago.com, Oct. 3, 2014
See 7 local pilots competing in New York fest at MWFF
...Cap Gun aims to duplicate that success with its new project The Apartment Guy. Writer Bill Boehler stars in the Office-style comedy, as a hapless housing agent struggling with Chicago’s rentals surplus. Alex Fendrich is director, and Abramson is producing...
briefly.today, Oct. 2, 2014
TV Land Picks Up ‘Impastor’ & ‘Teachers’ To Series
...Single-camera entry Teachers, from exec producer Alison Brie (Community), is based on the web series that revolves around six elementary-school teachers. The Viacom-owned cable network has ordered to series single-camera comedies Impastor and Teachers, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O’Brien and Katie Thomas will all reprise their roles in the comedy from Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV...
c21media.net, Oct. 2, 2014
YouTube improv arrives in TV Land
Viacom-owned US cablenet TV Land has ordered two 10-part comedies, including one starring an improvisation group that rose to prominence online. Teachers is being produced by Cap Gun TV and stars The Katydids, who became famous through their YouTube shows...
iowatercooler.com, Oct. 2, 2014
Teachers & Impastor Picked Up For Series by TV Land
The Hollywood Reporter reports that TV Land has ordered to series two new comedies, and they both feature iO alums. Teachers, from the all-female improv troupe, The Katydids, and Impastor co-starring Mike Kosinski, each have 10-episode series orders and will debut in 2015...
LBBonline.com, Oct. 2, 2014
DJ Black Coffee Conducts a Human Orchestra in Cap Gun's Ballantine's Spot
Directors NOVEMBA & M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment London launch scotch whiskey brand campaign...
TheComicsComic.com, Oct. 2, 2014
TV Land goes single-cam, ordering “Impastor,” “Teachers” to series for 2015
TV Land is embracing single-cam sitcoms for 2015, ordering up two new comedies for next year that ditch the live studio audiences for fun in the field. The new series, with 10 episodes each forthcoming, are Impastor and Teachers...
TVSeriesFinale.com, Oct. 2, 2014
Teachers, Impastor: TV Land Orders New Sitcoms
...Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV also serve as executive producers of “Teachers...”
Brand Republic, Oct. 1, 2014
Ballantine's teams up with musician Black Coffee for campaign
Ballantine's Scotch whisky has released the latest episode in its series "stay true stories" with musician and DJ Black Coffee...
Broadcasting & Cable, Oct. 1, 2014
TV Land Orders Two Single-Camera Comedies
...Teachers, an ensemble about middle-school teachers, is created by and stars the members of the improv group The Katydids— Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O’Brien and Katie Thomas. The cast members also serve as writers and executive producers on the show with Alison Brie, Ian Roberts, Jay Martel, Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV...
Campaign, Oct. 1, 2014
Ballantine's teams up with musician Black Coffee for campaign
...The film, directed by Novemba of Cap Gun Collective, culminates in a deconstructed voice-only performance of one of Black Coffee’s best-known productions, 'Rock My World', by a 40-strong choir...
Deadline.com, Oct. 1, 2014
TV Land Picks Up ‘Impastor’ & ‘Teachers’ To Series
...The series stars improv group the Katydids – Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O’Brien and Katie Thomas – who also wrote and starred in the web hit that the TV series is based on. In addition to writing for and starring in “Teachers,” they will also serve as executive producers alongside Alison Brie and showrunners Ian Roberts and Jay Martel. Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV also serve as executive producers...
ScreenMag.tv, Oct. 1, 2014
Chicago TV Pilots At MIFF Tues
...Chicago TV pilots take center stage at First Tuesdays with The Midwest Independent Film Festival on Tuesday, October 7, with festivities beginning at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema at 6 p.m. The 10th Annual New York Television Festival (NYTVF) has announced a record 62 official selections for this year’s Independent Pilot Competition and there are a record seven Chicago productions among this year’s picks...
The Hollywood Reporter, Oct. 1, 2014
Comedies 'Impastor,' 'Teachers' Picked Up to Series at TV Land
...The two new series come as TV Land has been pushing deeper into single-camera fare with Younger, Gaffigan and Jennifer Falls. The fate of Jaime Pressly starrer Jennifer Falls, which completed its 10-episode run in August, has yet to be determined. Watch a trailer for TV Land's Teachers below...
Variety.com, Oct. 1, 2014
TV Land Orders Comedies ‘Impastor’ and ‘Teachers’ to Series
...“Teachers” is a TV spin on a Web series produced by the Katydids: Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O’Brien and Katie Thomas. Ian Roberts and Jay Martel, alums of Comedy Central’s “Key and Peele,” will serve as showrunners and exec produce with Alison Brie, who has been a champion of the Katydids, Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV (home of the “Teachers” Web series)...
TheFamilyNYC.com, Sep. 17, 2014
The Party Doesn’t Stop Here
Cap Gun Collective‘s Matt Miller knows how to “Play On” in this ingeniously hilarious spot for The Hartford brought to you by Rodger Townsend. Matt really knows how to lighten up an office setting with his quirky and spirited humor. It’s time to click away on each music genre…the spot is interactive! Also, make sure to read some of the notable write ups on Ad Age and Shots.
DeannaMoffitt.com, Sep. 4, 2014
I’m Not a Dancer, But I Play One on Youtube
It was such a thrill to work with Matt Miller and Cap Gun Collective on this shoot for The Hartford. I got to relive all of my 80′s dance moves, albeit wearing sad, office clothing but my heart is so into it.
TheStLouisEgotist.com, Sep. 3, 2014
Interactive "Play On" Campaign for @TheHartford - @RodgersTownsend
...Director: Matt Miller; Prod. Comp: Cap Gun Collective...
RachelMWilsonBooks.com, Sep. 1, 2014
Um, Did We Make a Movie by Mistake?
...When I asked my bud Matt Miller if he'd like to help, I fully expected him to be too busy. After all, his Teachers webseries had been picked up for pilot and he'd just signed on with commercial production company, Cap Gun Collective...
AdsoftheWorld.com, Aug. 31, 2014
The Hartford: Office Dance
...Advertising Agency: Rodgers Townsend, USA; Executive Creative Director: Mike McCormick; Account Director: Laura Duplain; Account Manager: Timothy Rodgers; Senior Art Director: Jon Hansen; Creative Director / Copywriter: Kay Cochran; Video Producer: Marianne Daniels; Digital Producer: Melinda Christman; Executive Digital Producer: Josh Hogan...
LBBonline.com, Aug. 30, 2014
Bring Some Jams to the Office with The Hartford's Interactive Campaign
Rodgers Townsend & Cap Gun Collective's Matt Miller bring some life to boring office space...
TheNYEgotist.com, Aug. 29, 2014
Make Office Workers Dance for Your Entertainment With “Play On|Office Dance”
DDB’s St. Louis-based agency Rodgers Townsend created this nifty digital campaign for insurance company, The Hartford...
shots.net, Aug. 29, 2014
Play On Campaign for The Hartford Gets Musical
US agency Rodgers Townsend puts the fun into office work with this interactive campaign for The Hartford...
Advertising Age, Aug. 28, 2014
The Hartford Livens Up the Work Day With 'Play On' Campaign
...The agency worked with production company Cap Gun Collective to find a mix of dancers and actors to be featured in the video...
ThePhillyEgotist.com, Aug. 28, 2014
B2B 'Office Dance' Campaign by DDB for The Hartford
...As part of The Hartford’s “Play On” campaign, this video invites desktop users to help a small business PLAY ON, providing some much-needed music and fun to get them through their day...
LBBonline.com, Aug. 20, 2014
New Talent: Simon Bonde
Half of Spooner/Bonde directing duo on personal Monopoly, Danish rap and Peder's ‘Ghost of a Smile’
BuzzFeed, Aug. 15, 2014
“Apartment Guy” Official Selection Of 2014 NYTVF’s Independent Pilot Competition
“Apartment Guy,” a comedy pilot written by and starring Bill Boehler (a mainstay on the Chicago improv comedy scene) and directed by Alex Fendrich, has been named an official selection of the 2014 New York Television Festival’s Independent Pilot Competition...
CreativeReview.co.uk, Aug. 15, 2014
Feed: "Apartment Guy" official selection of 2014 NYTVF Pilot Competition
..."Apartment Guy" follows the misadventures of oft-misunderstood agent Bill Healy, who is driven by the grand passion of helping Chicago’s wayward find homes and happiness...
Search & find, Aug. 15, 2014
Apartment Guy
"Apartment Guy," a comedy pilot written by and starring Bill Boehler (a mainstay on the Chicago improv comedy scene) and directed by Alex Fendrich of Cap Gun TV, has been named an official selection of the 2014 New York Television Festival’s Independent Pilot Competition. Read more here: http://capguncollective.com/cgtv
Advertolog.com, Aug. 12, 2014
Office Dance
...Director: Matt Miller; Prod. Comp: Cap Gun Collective...
Coloribus.com, Aug. 12, 2014
The Hartford: "Office Dance" Online Advert
...by Rodgers Townsend, DDB, Cap Gun Collective...
POST Magazine, July 2014
Cap Gun Collective Adds Directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to U.S. Roster
.Cap Gun Collective has added directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to its US roster...
DesignYouTrust.com, July 30, 2014
Experience Deluxe "Tales Of Us" courtesy of Goldfrapp
....Produced by Stephanie Zari and Cap Gun Collective. Cinematography by Brian Strange...
BuzzFeed.com, July 30, 2014
Extended “Tales Of Us” from Goldfrapp
...The “Tales Of Us” film itself, directed by Lisa Gunning and produced by international commercial production company Cap Gun Collective in partnership with its hybrid production studio, Cap Gun TV, is now available on iTunes...
Adweek Talent Gallery, July 29, 2014
Deluxe "Tales Of Us" from Goldfrapp
Cap Gun Collective's cinematic collaboration with director/editor Lisa Gunning and Mute Records recording artists Goldfrapp is now available for instant download via iTunes...
SHOOTonline.com, July 24, 2014
Mid-year Report Card: Assessments, Observations, Informed Opinions, Predictions
Matt Abramson, Executive Producer, Cap Gun Collective: Cap Gun produced a web series called “Teachers” which got ordered to pilot by TV Land this year. It was created by one of our directors, Matt Miller, and a six-person comedy group called the Katydids, and edited here in Chicago by The Whitehouse. It was just a really fun and rewarding experience and it feels great to have a pure content project be recognized and get results. This has always been a primary goal of ours at Cap Gun since we started...
SohoSoHo.tv, July 8, 2014
Goldfrapp "Tales of Us" film release
Cap Gun Collective’s collaboration with Director/Editor Lisa Gunning and Goldfrapp for the launch of their ‘Tales of Us” album saw them create five beautiful and compelling films. The individual promos have now been combined to create a thirty- minute film, which is now available through itunes to download...
YouTube.com, June 26, 2014
Goldfrapp - Stranger (Official Video)
"Stranger" is taken from the Goldfrapp album "Tales of Us", out now on Mute. The digital deluxe edition, featuring 10 tracks recorded live at Air Studios is released on June 30 (UK), July 8 (US). Produced by Stephanie Zari...
TheFamilyNYC.com, June 23, 2014
“TO THE MOON, IVAN, TO THE MOON”
Cap Gun Collective breaks through the atmosphere with an out of this world commercial for Actimel. Director Ivan Grbovic‘s visually stunning and dramatically clever misdirect tells us why we should DEFINITELY make sure we start each day right by eating the right yogurt for breakfast…it could make the difference between one giant step for mankind, or one very embarrassing blunder. This spot is also featured on Shots and Creativity Online!
TheFamilyNYC.com, June 18, 2014
New Family Member Alert
The Family and Cap Gun Collective are thrilled to announce Matt Miller has joined the roster for commercial representation. In addition to Matt’s experience in Chicago’s improv theatre scene, he brings an extensive knowledge of casting (he worked as a casting director!) and comedic timing to his work. As a player on the Second City stage, Matt has become a local celeb...
YouTube.com, June 16, 2014
Goldfrapp - Jo (Official Video)
"Jo" is taken from the Goldfrapp album "Tales of Us", out now on Mute. The digital deluxe edition, featuring 10 tracks recorded live at Air Studios is released on June 30 (UK), July 8 (US). Cinematography by Brian Strange...
SourceEcreative.com, June 2, 2014
Cap Gun Collective has added directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder
...to their roster for U.S. representation. "Both Ivan and Henry are amazingly accomplished filmmakers with unique perspectives and strong desires to tell bold stories with rich aesthetics, style and humor," notes Cap Gun Collective EP, Jason Botkin...
BuzzFeed.com, May 28, 2014
CGTV Expands into Feature Film Realm
Hybrid production company Cap Gun TV (CGTV) develops, produces and markets original content for multiple platforms. The company’s leaders have recently announced a partnership with Blenkov & Schønnemann Pictures in producing acclaimed filmmaker Jeppe Rønde’s upcoming narrative feature film, which has the working title of “Suburbs”...
Search & find, May 28, 2014
Scene from "Suburbs"
...forthcoming narrative feature film from acclaimed filmmaker Jeppe Rønde and Blenkov & Schønnemann Pictures in association with Cap Gun TV. Coming soon.
SohoSoHo.tv, May 28, 2014
Director Dan Smith’s Natural History Museum Alive film wins Best Factual BAFTA
As 3D collaborations go they don’t get much better than the coupling of Director Dan Smith and David Attenborough in the making of the Natural History Museum Alive film. BAFTA clearly felt the same as it has just won best Specialist Factual programme at this year’s Television awards...
MediaPost.com, May 27, 2014
People on the Move: Cap Gun Collective; Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder
Cap Gun Collective added filmmakers Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to its U.S. roster.
Screenmag.tv, May 21, 2014
Cap Gun Adds Directors Ivan Grbovic, Henry Moore Selder
"...Both Ivan and Henry are amazingly accomplished filmmakers with unique perspectives and strong desires to tell bold stories with rich aesthetics, style and humor," Cap Gun Collective executive producer Jason Botkin said...
adeevee.com, May 18, 2014
hhgregg: Happy Home
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective. Director: Tomas Mankovsky, Cap Gun Collective. Producer: Rob Stark, Cap Gun Collective...
Stashmedia.tv, May 15, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs Ivan Grbovic and Selder
The Cap Gun Collective signs Montreal helmer Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder formerly of Sweden's StyleWar collective...
Videostatic.com, May 15, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Adds Directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to U.S. Roster
"...Both Ivan and Henry are amazingly accomplished filmmakers with unique perspectives and strong desires to tell bold stories with rich aesthetics, style and humor," Botkin said. "Together we all are aiming to bring our talents to bear on the storytelling needs of leading brands and agencies across America..."
LBBOnline, May 14, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Hires Ivan Grbovic And Henry Moore Selder
Directors Grbovic and Selder join U.S Roster...
shots.net, May 14, 2014
Cap Gun holsters two
US production company Cap Gun Collective has signed directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder for US commercial representation. Grbovic is a native Canadian and his 2012 feature Romeo Eleven won awards at several international film festivals, and notably, nominations for Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Best Editing in Canada's Jutra Awards last year. Selder, a former member of directing collective StyleWar...
CreativeCOW.net, May 13, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Adds Accomplished Directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to U.S. Roster
"...I felt an instant rapport with Jason and was further attracted due to Cap Gun Collective's interest, not just in my commercials but also in my experience and ideas in content-based areas like TV, shorts and feature film development," Selder added. "With CGC I've found the perfect home for all my talents..."
SHOOTonline.com, May 13, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Adds Accomplished Directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to U.S. Roster
The principals of Cap Gun Collective are very proud to announce the addition of accomplished directors Ivan Grbovic and Henry Moore Selder to their roster for U.S. representation. The appointments are effective immediately, and were announced by Cap Gun Collective executive producer Jason Botkin...
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, May 9, 2014
UCB co-founder Ian Roberts showrunning TV Land pilot 'Teachers'
Ian Roberts and Jay Martel, showrunners of Comedy Central’s Peabody Award-winning Key & Peele, have been tapped for the same job on TV Land‘s new scripted comedy pilot Teachers. Based on the popular web series, Teachers revolves around six elementary school teachers...
Variety.com, May 8, 2014
TV Pilots/Development Scorecard
Network: TV Land Comedy; Title: Teachers; Studio: TV Land Original Productions, Cap Gun TV; Eps, Writers, Director: Matthew Miller (Creator, EP, W-Pilot), Ian Roberts & Jay Martel (EP, Show Runner), Alison Brie (EP N/W), Keith Cox (EP N/W), Larry W. Jones (EP N/W); Logline: A single-camera comedy based on the popular web series of the same name.; Status: Pilot Pick Up.
BestAdsonTV.com, May 7, 2014
hhgregg: Happy Home: Boxes
hhgregg enlisted the help of its creative agency of record Leo Burnett Chicago to create a new campaign "Happy Home." The work signals a transformation of the retailer as brand position to emphasize the joy purchasing appliances, electronics and furniture at hhgregg brings to their customers' homes...
Coloribus.com, May 7, 2014
hhgregg: "Happy home, boxes" TV Commercial by Leo Burnett, Chicago, Cap Gun Collective
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective. Director: Tomas Mankovsky. Executive Producer: Jason Botkin. Producer: Rob Stark...
Deadline.com, May 7, 2014
‘Key & Peele’ EPs Ian Roberts & Jay Martel Tapped As Showrunners For TV Land Comedy Pilot ‘Teachers’
...Teachers will be executive produced by Alison Brie (Community). It stars Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O’Brien and Katie Thomas – also known as The Katydids – who are reprising their roles from the web series. Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV are exec producing the pilot alongside Brie, and Jones and Keith Cox will serve as executive producers for TV Land...
LBBOnline.com, May 7, 2014
Happy Home: Boxes
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective. Producer: Rob Stark. Executive Producer: Jason Botkin. Director: Tomas Mankovsky...
TheFutonCritic.com, May 7, 2014
"Key and Peele" Showrunners Ian Roberts and Jay Martel to Head Up TV Land Comedy Pilot "Teachers"
The project revolves around six elementary school teachers who are trying to mold the minds and lives of America's youth, but they don't really seem to have their own lives together at all...
The Hollywood Reporter, May 7, 2014
'Key and Peele' Bosses Tapped as Showrunners on TV Land's Alison Brie Comedy
...The Chicago six were trained at the iO Theater in Chicago and now perform together at iO West in L.A. as The Katydids. Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV will exec produce alongside Brie, TV Land president Larry W. Jones and Keith Cox. The Katydids and Miller created the web series...
TV by the Numbers, May 7, 2014
'Key and Peele' Showrunners Ian Roberts and Jay Martel to Head Up TV Land Comedy Pilot 'Teachers'
"We recognize that teachers are the backbone of America," Martel & Roberts said in a statement. "Having said that, we look forward to mocking them in a half-hour format..."
Screenmag.tv, Apr. 30, 2014
Matt Miller Joins Cap Gun
"...Our staff producer PJ Fishwick produced 'Teachers' and he and Matt work together exceptionally well," Abramson continued. "Above all, Matt shares our vibe, he's a nice guy with no ego, he's very fun to be around and collaborate with, and he's very smart..."
SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 18, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs Director Matt Miller For Spots
Helmer is co-creator of “Teachers” web series...
LBBOnline, Apr. 17, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs Matt Miller
"Teachers" Web Series Co-Creator and director joins commercial roster...
Chicago Sun-Times, Apr. 16, 2014
OPRF grad’s ‘Teachers’ web series scores TV Land pilot
...Q: The Katydid videos look extremely professional — and so does “Teachers” compared to some web series. A: We were really lucky to have some fantastically talented people help us with the Katydid videos. And with “Teachers,” which was produced by a Chicago company called Cap Gun Collective...
CreativeCOW.net, Apr. 15, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs "Teachers" Web Series Co-Creator and Director Matt Miller to Commercial Roster
...Miller developed the "Teachers" web series alongside the sketch group The Katydids and produced it through Cap Gun TV, Cap Gun's hybrid production studio that develops, produces, and markets original content for multiple platforms...
Lifeisafunnyscene.com, Apr. 15, 2014
Chicago's Matt Miller signs on with Cap Gun Collective
Chicago director recognized...
ReelChicago.com, Apr. 15, 2014
Cap Gun reps “Teachers” director Matt Miller for spots
Cap Gun Collective produced and Chicago director Matt Miller directed the webseries “Teachers,” and the relationship was so rewarding on both sides that Cap Gun extended the association by signing Miller to its roster of spot directors...
ShowbizChicago.com, Apr. 15, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs “Teachers” Web Series Co-Creator and Director Matt Miller to Commercial Roster
...The series includes dozens of webisodes edited by Tim Warmanen of The Whitehouse, and was first distributed through The Onion’s digital platform. Along with being one of Chicago’s most accomplished young theatre directors, Miller spent five years as a casting director for Paskal Rudnicke Casting...
SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 15, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs "Teachers" Web Series Co-Creator and Director Matt Miller to Commercial Roster
Following the recent announcement that their original web series "Teachers" has been ordered to pilot by TV Land, the principals of the award-winning international commercial production company Cap Gun Collective are very proud to announce the signing of the series' co-creator and director Matt Miller to their roster for U.S. representation...
Lifeisafunnyscene.com, Apr. 8, 2014
Interview: Kate Lambert
...Matt Miller approached us with the idea of “Teachers.” We then each came up with our characters and began writing the web series. Cap Gun Collective then came on to produce the web series alongside us, and they did such an amazing job of filming the series as well. We filmed for three days in the summer of 2012...
Promo News, Apr. 8, 2014
Abteen Bagheri joins Cap Gun Collective in the US
Abteen Bagheri has now joined Cap Gun Collective for US representation with immediate effect - the signing of the highly-regarded young director of videos for Delta Spirit, Blood Orange, ASAP Rocky, The Presets and Bored Nothing, being announced by CGC executive producer Jason Botkin last week...
SohoSoHo.tv, Apr. 8, 2014
Comedy duo Spooner/Bonde joins Cap Gun Collective UK
...It’s smiles all round in the Cap Gun UK office as we announce the arrival of Spooner/Bonde to the roster. The Danish duo is well known for their comedic style and we have seen this in full flow since they’ve shot with our colleagues in LA and Chicago already...
LBBonline.com, Apr. 7, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Adds Abteen Bagheri
...In 2011, his breakthrough video for Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky's "Peso" put him in contention for Best New Director honors from the UK Music Video Awards, and landed him on the directorial roster of U.K.-based production company Somesuch & Co., which continues representing him outside the U.S. Bagheri followed that success with music videos for Delta Spirit, Blood Orange and The Presets - two of which earned "Vimeo Staff Pick" distinction...
SourceEcreative.com, Apr. 7, 2014
Abteen Bagheri Joins Cap Gun Collective
"...Abteen is part of a younger generation of directors coming up right now, and what sets him apart is his strong understanding of narrative," notes Cap Gun Executive Producer Jason Botkin. "He brings a maturity to his work which can be seen in his casting, shot blocking, characters and unique the stories he is telling. He brings us new dimensions we are very proud to add to our roster..."
WhitehousePost.com, Apr. 6, 2014
Inspired By Iceland “Isle of Awe Land”
...Editor: Christine Wolf - Chicago; Director: Abteen Bagheri...
shots.net, Apr. 4, 2014
Cap Gun signs Abteen Bagheri
Los Angeles and Chicago-based production company Cap Gun has announced the signing of up-and-coming director Abteen Bagheri to its roster of talent. Bagheri has recently helmed a global spot for Volvo through Grey London, and his Nokia Music film That B.E.A.T. screened as part of the 2014 SXSW Film Festival in the Documentary Shorts Competition...
shots.net, Apr. 4, 2014
Novemba Drums Up a Ballantine's Campaign
Cap Gun directing duo Novemba is no stranger to making docemantary projects for brands and this one for Ballantine's further cements the pair's credentials. Following Ben Mead, a drummer who starred in a recent Ballantine's TV spot, the film delves deeper into his life and passion for drumming as well as creating the 'shape of sound' using some impressive technology and no small amount of passion and skill...
SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 3, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Lands Rising Director Abteen Bagheri for U.S. Representation
...As a result of his unique perspectives and connections to youth culture, character development and remarkable storylines, Bagheri is quickly rising as a go-to director. Over the past year, he helmed two short documentaries for the Nokia Music film series in partnership with Sundance Channel, and he is one of a handful of young directors behind TRIBUTE – a series of documentary portraits featuring youth produced by Mainline in partnership with Dazed Digital...
SHOOTonline.com, Apr. 3, 2014
Director Abteen Bagheri Signs With Cap Gun Collective
...On the U.S. roster for Cap Gun Collective, Bagheri joins Docter Twins, Alex Fendrich, Tom Haines, Tomas Mankovsky, Jeppe Rønde, Michael Sewandono and Spooner/Bonde. For commercial and branded content assignments, the collective is represented on the East Coast by The Family, on the West Coast by Novick & Associates, and in the Midwest by Them Reps, while Tommy Labuda represents the roster for music videos...
shots.net, Apr. 3, 2014
Cap Gun signs Comedy duo
UK-based production company Cap Gun Collective, has announced the signing of Spooner/Bonde to their roster of talent. The Danish duo has previously shot spots for Jack and Jones, US Bank and Ladbrokes. Spooner/Bonde is already signed with Cap Gun’s Los Angeles and Chicago offices. Aside from advertising, the pair have also helmed numerous music videos and written and directed Danish TV series...
VideoStatic.com, Apr. 3, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Signs Director Abteen Bagheri for U.S.
...Working through creative agency The Brooklyn Brothers, he also recently directed a visually stunning brand film for Inspired By Iceland. Meanwhile, his latest music video for Bored Nothing debuted exclusively on NOWNESS, and was an official selection of the 2013 International Music Video Festival in Paris. His most recent work is a global spot for Volvo through Grey London, and his Nokia Music film "That B.E.A.T." screened as part of the 2014 South by Southwest Film Festival in the Documentary Shorts competition...
Screenmag.tv, Apr. 1, 2014
Chicago TV pros headline MIFF panel
Tomorrow night, CHICAGO FIRE Executive Producer Joe Chappelle, screenwriter Moira McMahon Leeper, whose credits include PRIVATE PRACTICE and GREY'S ANATOMY, and P.J. Fishwick of the Chicago series TEACHERS, recently greenlighted for a pilot by TVLand, are confirmed for tomorrow night's Producers Panel at the Midwest Independent Film Festival...
Sitcomsonline.com, Mar. 24, 2014
TV Land Orders Community-style Sitcom Pilot Called Teachers
...Barlow, Colloton, Freedman, Lambert, O'Brien and Thomas, who call their group The Katydids, are all from Chicago with experience at The Second City, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York and iO West in Los Angeles. Their web series, Teachers, can be watched at TeachersWebSeries.com. Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV are executive producers alongside Brie, and Jones and Keith Cox will serve as executive producers for TV Land. This is just a pilot order, so stay with us if TV Land decides to order this pilot to series...
TheConnectivist.com, Mar. 24, 2014
Web Series Showdown: Broad City versus Teachers
The YouTube format allows new shows to exercise their awkward phase before gracing us with their TV glory. We've noted recently that the pilot system on network TV may be fading away, and that some of the best shows in recent memory wouldn't have made it to greatness without a little wiggle room in the beginning while they developed character and voice...
Screenmag.tv, Mar. 21, 2014
TEACHERS Pilot Ordered
The web comedy series TEACHERS, starring popular Second City alums The Katydids, has been green-lit for a pilot on TV Land. Chicago-based director Matt Miller and Cap Gun Collective, who collaborated on the web series, will produce the comedy alongside Executive Producer Alison Brie, best known for her work in front of the camera on the popular series COMMUNITY...
C21Media.net, Mar. 20, 2014
TV Land moves for web show
...Alison Brie, star of NBC’s comedy Community, will exec produce alongside Cap Gun TV and Matt Miller, the team that produced the web version of the show...
iowatercooler.com Mar. 20, 2014
‘The Katydids’ land TV deal
...On the strength of those scripts and concept, Cap Gun Collective, a local Chicago production company, came onboard as a partner and helped them shoot the series which quickly gained a following online...
AlisonBrieWeb.org, Mar. 19, 2014
TV Land Orders Pilot For ‘Teachers’
...The Katydids hail from Chicago with experience at The Second City, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York and iO West in Los Angeles. Matt Miller and Cap Gun TV, who are behind the web series, will executive produce the TV version alongside Brie...
Deadline.com, Mar. 19, 2014
TV Land Orders Pilot For Comedy Based On Web Series ‘Teachers’, Alison Brie Produces
...Community co-star Alison Brie is attached to executive produce the project, which revolves around six elementary school teachers who are trying to mold the minds and lives of America’s youth, but they don’t really seem to have their own lives together at all. From making their class help them stalk exes online to altering a grade because the art teacher is “kind of a b****,” these teachers are certainly changing the TVLand Logo 2012 Blue (with TM)world, one student at a time...
Deadline.com, Mar. 19, 2014
TV Land Orders Pilot For Comedy Based On Web Series ‘Teachers’, Alison Brie Produces
...Community co-star Alison Brie is attached to executive produce the project, which revolves around six elementary school teachers who are trying to mold the minds and lives of America’s youth, but they don’t really seem to have their own lives together at all. From making their class help them stalk exes online to altering a grade because the art teacher is “kind of a b****,” these teachers are certainly changing the world, one student at a time...
Entertainment Weekly, Mar. 19, 2014
'Community' star Alison Brie to produce TV Land comedy pilot 'Teachers'
Alison Brie may be taking the whole “stay in school” thing a little too seriously. The Community star is attached to executive produce Teachers, a comedy pilot based on the popular Web series of the same name, for TV Land, EW has confirmed...
TheFutonCritic.com, Mar. 19, 2014
TV Land Orders Pilot of Web Hit "Teachers," To Be Executive Produced by "Community" Star Alison Brie
Co-stars Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O'Brien and Katie Thomas are all signed on to reprise their roles...
The Hollywood Reporter, Mar. 19, 2014
Alison Brie to Exec Produce Web Series-Turned-TV Land Comedy 'Teachers'
...TV Land has turned to the web for its latest scripted comedy. The Viacom-owned cable network has handed out a pilot order to adapt web series Teachers with Alison Brie attached as an executive producer, The Hollywood Reporter has learned...
TheWrap.com, Mar. 19, 2014
TV Land Gives Pilot Order to Katydids Project 'Teachers'
TV Land is looking to the internet for its next potential hit. The network has given a pilot order to a project based on the web series "Teachers," starring the comedic troupe The Katydids...
Variety.com, Mar. 19, 2014
‘Community’ Star Alison Brie to Produce TV Land Comedy ‘Teachers’
...Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O’Brien and Katie Thomas are set to star. Brie is exec producing with Matt Miller, who also produces the Web series, and Cap Gun TV, the Chi production entity behind the Web series...
Byron Bay International Film Festival, Mar. 19, 2014
Closing Weekend and 2014 winners announced
...Best Music Video: Tales Of Us by Goldfrapp (UK) - Director Lisa Gunning...
universal positive, Mar. 14, 2014
Goldfrapp “Tales Of Us” film + concert returns to theaters March 25 + 27
Everyone at the international commercial production company Cap Gun Collective is very proud to inform you that the 35-minute Goldfrapp “Tales Of Us” film which debuted in cities around the world on Tuesday, March 4, is now set to return to many of the same cinemas on March 25 and 27. Each screening will include a dramatic performance by Goldfrapp...
SohoSoHo.tv, Mar. 11, 2014
Activia - Feel Good Experiment
Activia dances into 2014 with their latest digital content films directed by Ben Woolf at Cap Gun Collective. The films set out their experiments on an unsuspecting public to see if they can bring out the ‘feel good’ in us...
Hayley London Miller, Mar. 6, 2014
Night in Hampstead Heath (Air Studios & Goldfrapp)
...Directed by Lisa Gunning (Cap Gun Collective) who has edited movies such as ‘Nowhere Boy’ and ‘Seven Psychopaths’ the five short films were transmitted into cinemas across the globe on March 4th and we were lucky enough to be sat in Air Studios for the live performance...
PromoNews.tv, Feb. 27, 2014
Global screening of Goldfrapp's Tales Of Us film on March 4th
A global multi-screen premiere of the film accompanying Goldfrapp's latest album Tales Of Us has been announced for next Tuesday, March 4. The 30 minute film directed by Lisa Gunning will be simultaneously broadcast to 60 cinemas around the UK, and also to Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, and then immediately followed by an exclusive dramatic Goldfrapp live performance from the legendary Air Studios in London...
WhitehousePost.com, Feb. 27, 2014
March 4th—Gunning & Goldfrapp LIVE
...On March 4th a window opens briefly for European, Australian and North American cities to catch a fleeting glimpse of Lisa Gunning, Cap Gun Collective UK, Carbon VFX and Goldfrapp’s gossamer Tales of Us film as it was intended to be experienced—full and whole on the silver screen—complete with a Live performance, dramatic and theatrical and true to the Goldfrapp roots and soul, transmitted by the legendary Air Studios of London...
Below the Line, Feb. 26, 2014
Goldfrapp and Cap Gun Collective Present the Tales Of Us Theatrical Event
Mute Records recording artists Goldfrapp will soon make a movie theater appearance. Following the release of “Tales Of Us,” the sixth studio album for music duo Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, the 35-minute film Tales of Us will screen on March 4 for one night only with an intimate live performance to follow...
SHOOTonline.com, Feb. 25, 2014
Goldfrapp "Tales Of Us" Theatrical Event Features 35-Minute Film Produced by Cap Gun Collective
The film was directed by Lisa Gunning and produced by international commercial production company Cap Gun Collective in partnership with its hybrid production studio, Cap Gun TV. Cap Gun is affiliated with Whitehouse Post, where Gunning has made her home as an editor since 1993...
CreativeCOW.net, Feb. 25, 2014
Goldfrapp "Tales Of Us" Theatrical Event Features 35-Minute Film Produced by Cap Gun Collective
...With a great deal of pride in the finished film, all parties involved also praised the design, visual effects and finishing artistry of Carbon VFX. Carbon composited the five pieces into one master film with transitions, in addition to creating the handwritten titles from Gunning's own handwriting...
4rvf.com, Feb. 25, 2014
Goldfrapp Tales Of Us Theatrical Event Features 35-Minute Film Produced by Cap Gun Collective
...To produce the series over the past two years and then complete the work, Gunning worked very closely with Cap Gun Collective UK executive producer Ollie Allgrove and producer Stephanie Zari. Between late 2012 and mid-2013, the team filmed in many unique locations around the UK and Los Angeles, including a former cold war bunker in Southeast England...
TheFamilyNYC.com, Feb. 12, 2014
Free the Joy
Tomas Mankovsky’s new spot for Cadbury literally makes us want to jump through our screen and into this commercial. The Cap Gun Collective director managed to create such a fun spot that it just makes you smile from start to finish. Oh, and race out to go try a Cadbury Egg ‘n’ Spoon!
TheFamilyNYC.com, Feb. 12, 2014
They Like Us!
SourceEcreative has not one but TWO Family Members on their latest newsletter... recognizing Spooner/Bonde from Cap Gun Collective for their outstanding directing job on US Bank’s latest...
CreativePlanetNetwork.com, Feb. 7, 2014
Goldfrapp Showing Concert Film in Cinemas for One Night Only
Electronic duo Goldfrapp is treating fans to a 30-minute film showing in theaters for one night only on March 4th. The screening of Tales of Us, featuring performances from songs on the album of the same name, will be followed by exclusive live performances streamed from London...
ReelChicago.com, Feb. 10, 2014
Cap Gun shoots a US Bank spot with bicoastal talent
The debut spot of Cap Gun Collective’s newest directorial entry, Spooner/Bonde, was for U.S. Bank, via its San Francisco agency, Butler Stern & Partners. The spot is currently being broadcast in 32 major markets...
SourceEcreative.com, Feb. 10, 2014
Member news from around the world
...A new integrated campaign for U.S. Bank is now breaking across the U.S. from advertising agency Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, featuring the "Tangible Rewards" spot directed by Cap Gun Collective's director duo Spooner/Bonde...
Indiewire.com, Feb. 6, 2014
Goldfrapp is Bringing Their Film 'Tales of Us' to Theaters for One Night Only
...The film's trailer is promising, showcasing the film's shifts from black-and-white to color and the group's lush songs, and gives hints of a handful of motifs that illustrate the album's themes of "love, loss, and identity." Go here to find showtimes and theaters...
CreativeReview.co.uk, Jan. 30, 2014
Cap Gun directors Spooner/Bonde give U.S. Bank and BSSP "Tangible Rewards"
...Back in 2012, Cap Gun Collective's principals made a major push to add extremely talented directors to their roster, especially those who had achieved success in the realm of original content production...
SHOOTonline.com, Jan. 29, 2014
Cap Gun Collective Directing Duo Spooner/Bonde Delivers "Tangible Rewards" Campaign for U.S. Bank via Butler, Shine, Stern and Partners
A new integrated campaign for U.S. Bank is now breaking across the U.S. from advertising agency Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, featuring the "Tangible Rewards" :30 TV/online spot directed by Cap Gun Collective's director duo Spooner/Bonde. The new spot can be viewed on U.S. Bank's YouTube Channel (http://youtube.com/usbank), and it will also appear on targeted TV and cable outlets in 32 cities over the weeks ahead…
WELOVEAD.com, Jan. 6, 2014
Tangible Rewards
...Brand: U.S. Bank; Agency: Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, Sausalito, United States...
iSpot.tv, Jan. 13, 2014
US Bank S.T.A.R.T. TV Spot, 'Tangible Rewards'
Do all you can to save money. At U.S.Bank when you save $1000 they'll give you a $50 Visa Rewards card and another $50 when you maintain that balance for a year...
Advertolog.com, Jan. 10, 2014
Tangible Rewards
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Spooner/Bonde (Mike Spooner + Simon Bonde); Director of Photography: Joe Zizzo; Executive Producer: Matt Abramson; Line Producer: Pat Fischer...
BestAdsonTV.com, Jan. 10, 2014
U.S. Bank: U.S. Bank S.T.A.R.T. "Tangible Rewards"
On behalf of Cap Gun Collective, director duo Spooner/Bonde and their clients at agency Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, it's our pleasure to share this fun new spot for U.S. Bank. Entitled "Tangible Rewards," the spot debuted earlier this week on targeted TV and cable outlets, and on U.S. Bank's YouTube Channel, as both a :30 and a :15...
Coloribus.com, Jan. 10, 2014
U.S. Bank : "Tangible Rewards" TV Commercial by Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners, Cap Gun Collective
O...U.S. Bank S.T.A.R.T. "Tangible Rewards"; Debut Date: Jan. 6, 2014; Film Location: In and around Chicago, Illinois...
POST Magazine, December 2013
People: William Hamm
International commercial production company Cap Gun Collective has hired veteran TV production executive William Hamm, who joins the collective as executive producer for original content at Cap Gun TV, the firm's hybrid production studio. Hamm brings more than 15 years of experience in all areas of filmed entertainment to his new LA-based position. He comes to the company from Starz Media, where he was executive VP of originals production and development.
SohoSoHo.tv, Dec. 3, 2013
Novemba Immerse Themselves in the Spirit of Bacardi
Challenged with a brief to create a film to accompany the latest global TVC for Bacardi, Novemba set about writing a dynamic treatment, which would turn the ‘making of’ film on its head...
Advertolog.com, Dec. 2, 2013
Cricket Wireless Adverts & Commercials Archive: Gift Wrap
...Advertising Agency: TPN; Chief Creative Officer: Anthony Massa; Group Creative Director: Eric Ehrlich; Executive Producer: Pam Pietrowski; SVP, Client Service: Sarah Cunningham...
Advertolog.com, Dec. 2, 2013
Cricket Wireless Adverts & Commercials Archive: Slow Mo
...Production Company: Cap Gun Collective; Director: Alex Fendrich; Director of Photography: Joe Zizzo; Executive Producer: Matt Abramson; Line Producer: Kipp Christiansen...
Advertolog.com, Dec. 2, 2013
Cricket Wireless Adverts & Commercials Archive: Turkey
The TV Commercial Ad titled Turkey was done by TPN advertising agency for product: Cricket Wireless (brand: Cricket Wireless) in United States. It was released in the Dec 2013.
BestAdsonTV.com, Dec. 2, 2013
Cricket Wireless: Cricket Wireless Half is More "Gift Wrap"
...Client: Cricket Wireless; Agency: TPN; Production: Cap Gun Collective...
BestAdsonTV.com, Dec. 2, 2013
Cricket Wireless: Cricket Wireless Half is More "Slow Mo"
...Director: Alex Fendrich; Chief Creative Officer: Anthony Massa; Group Creative Director: Eric Ehrlich; Client Team Director: Deborah Jourdan; Agency Executive Producer: Pam Pietrowski; Account Director: Sarah Cunningham...
BestAdsonTV.com, Dec. 2, 2013
Cricket Wireless: Cricket Wireless Half is More "Turkey"
This holiday campaign from agency TPN, Cap Gun Collective and director Alex Fendrich uses a witty, helpful young man to communicate that Cricket is half the price of competitors...
shots.net, Nov. 28, 2013
Novemba Reign for Bacardi
When Cap Gun Collective directing duo Novemba were tasked with directing a making of for the new Bacardi campaign they decided the best approach was to utilise one of the cast from the main TV commercial. So that's what they did...
C21media.net, Nov. 20, 2013
Former Starz exec reappears
Veteran TV producer William Hamm has joined an international advertising production company to spearhead its move into original content...
Creativity-Online.com, Nov. 20, 2013
All The Latest Production Moves From Around The Industry
...Hamm joins Cap Gun from Starz Media, where he was executive vice president of originals production and development. During his tenure, he oversaw all live-action television programming development and production for Starz Media, and original programming development and production for Starz Channels...
shots.net, Nov. 20, 2013
Will.I.Hamm shoots to Cap Gun Collective
International commercial production company Cap Gun Collective has announced the appointment of veteran TV production executive William Hamm as executive producer for original content at Cap Gun TV, the company's hybrid production studio that develops, produces and markets original content for multiple platforms...
CreativeReview.co.uk, Nov. 19, 2013
Half is more for the holidays
Courtesy of award-winning international commercial production company Cap Gun Collective (CGC), director Alex Fendrich and their clients at agency TPN, it's our pleasure to share the newest spots for Cricket Wireless. Entitled "Gift Wrap," "Turkey" and "Slow Mo," these new spots directed by Fendrich continue the agency's successful "Half is More" campaign. All can be viewed here: http://youtube.com/CricketNation...
MediaPost People on the Move, Nov. 19, 2013
William Hamm; Can Gun Collective
William Hamm joined Can Gun Collective as executive producer for original content at Cap Gun TV.
ReelChicago.com, Nov. 18, 2013
Two by Four, Cap Gun win Davey Award for OTS PSA
AGENCY TWO BY FOUR WON Best in Show from the 2013 International Davey Awards for “Hope,” its PSA for the Off the Street Club, whose positive work with disadvantaged kids has been supported by the Chicago ad community for an amazing unbroken run of 112-years. Cap Gun Collective produced and Alex Fendrich directed the spot specifically for screening before the thousand agency guests expected at the OTS’s annual fundraising luncheon Dec. 5 at the Swiss Hotel...
ReelChicago.com, Nov. 18, 2013
Cap Gun hires big gun in LA for original content
Cap Gun Collective is going all out for multiplatform original content, based on its previous success with a webseries playing on The Onion’s site and director Alex Fendrich winning the 2012 Comedy Central Competition...
Below the Line, Nov. 15, 2013
William Hamm Joins Cap Gun TV as Executive Producer for Original Content
…Bringing more than 15 years of experience to the new L.A.-based position, Hamm joins Cap Gun from Starz Media, where he was executive vice president of original production and development. During his tenure, he oversaw all live-action television programming development and production for Starz Media, and original programming development and production for Starz Channels…
LBBOnline.com, Nov. 15, 2013
William Hamm Joins Cap Gun TV
Takes Executive Producer for Original Content role.
Screen Magazine, Nov. 15, 2013
William Hamm New Cap Gun EP
...Hamm also oversaw the drama series "Crash" based on the Academy Award-winning feature, as well as comedies "Head Case" for Starz and "Z Rock" and "Bollywood Hero" for the IFC Channel. In addition, Hamm was creative consultant to sister animation studios Starz Toronto and Film Roman, where he helped sell their first proprietary series "Dan Versus" to the Hub Channel...
Agencyspy, Nov. 14, 2013
Thursday Odds and Ends
-L.A./Chicago-based commercial production company Cap Gun Collective had added William Hamm as EP for original content.
Marketwatch, Nov. 14, 2013
William Hamm Joins Cap Gun Collective's Cap Gun TV as Executive Producer for Original Content
-The appointment is effective immediately, and was announced by Cap Gun co-founder and executive producer Matt Abramson.
SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 14, 2013
William Hamm Joins Cap Gun Collective's Cap Gun TV as Executive Producer for Original Content
…Among the projects developed under his watch were the network's first ratings hit "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," and the critically acclaimed comedy "Party Down." Hamm also oversaw the drama series "Crash" based on the Academy Award-winning feature, as well as comedies "Head Case" for Starz and "Z Rock" and "Bollywood Hero" for the IFC Channel…
Yahoo! Finance, Nov. 14, 2013
William Hamm Joins Cap Gun Collective's Cap Gun TV as Executive Producer for Original Content
The principals of award-winning international commercial production company Cap Gun Collective (http://capguncollective.com) are very proud to announce that veteran TV production executive William Hamm has joined the collective as executive producer for original content at Cap Gun TV, the firm's hybrid production studio that develops, produces and markets original content for multiple platforms…
ReelChicago.com, Nov. 13, 2013
Beast names agency producer Peter Hullinger EP
"...Pete's a super bright, buttoned, top notch dude and he will do famously at Beast," says Matt Abramson, EP of Cap Gun Collective, who worked with Hullinger at Element 79...
SHOOTonline.com, Nov. 12, 2013
Cap Gun Collective Director Alex Fendrich Teams With Two by Four and Off The Street Club to Win International Davey "Best in Show" Award
...The International Academy of Visual Arts recently announced the winners of the 2013 International Davey Awards, which honor the finest work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. Award-winning commercial production company Cap Gun Collective is very proud to announce that director Alex Fendrich's collaboration with agency Two by Four was named Best in Show in the competition's Film/Video/TV category, out of nearly 4,000 entries...
SohoSoHo.tv, Nov. 5, 2013
Brody Baker Signs With Cap Gun Collective UK
Cap Gun Collective UK is delighted to announce the arrival of NYC based Director and creative visionary Brody Baker to their expanding roster. Born in Florida Brody spent much of his youth on a skateboard taking pictures of all that surrounded him. Both passions remain with him today...
TheFamilyNYC.com, Oct. 11, 2013
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
The Family is fully loaded now with our latest addition of Cap Gun Collective. We’re so excited to welcome two of the smartest, wittiest, and nicest EPs around. Jason Botkin, previously of Furlined, and Matt Abramson, a former agency EP from DDB Chicago, have cultivated an amazing roster of directors. Between their interesting visualists and comedy guys, there are stars in the making and we’re thrilled to bring them to the east coast...
TheFamilyNYC.com, Oct. 11, 2013
Tomas Mankovsky: An Icon in the making…
Tomas Mankovsky from Cap Gun Collective has made his mark as a future iconic director with his latest work for Nissan Infiniti. Time lapse imagery and subtle lighting create cinematic elegance in this spot, proving that all a beautiful car commercial really needs is a beautiful car (and a very talented director!) He also manages to make a commercial set seem way more tranquil than we know it really is. Relax and enjoy!
universal positive, Sep. 12, 2013
CGTV update: “Tales Of Us” and much more
As announced this week on Cap Gun TV (CGTV), Goldfrapp, director Lisa Gunning and Cap Gun Collective have come together to tell “Tales Of Us” — a journey through five individual stories, each based on a song from the cinematic new Goldfrapp album. This featurette consisting of the films presented here (via Goldfrapp’s YouTube Playlist) and many others yet to be released will be showcased in theaters internationally later this year...
NOWNESS.com, Sep. 2, 2013
Goldfrapp: Annabel
...Today’s short film was shot by Alison Goldfrapp’s partner Lisa Gunning, who worked as Editor on Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Nowhere Boy and here transposes the “endless winters” of the song’s lyrics to a warm English summer. To accentuate the film's narrative, the actual music itself doesn’t appear until just shy of the three-minute mark, a defiant move in an age of fast-cuts intended to grab attention on YouTube. “I don't really like the whole idea of videos,” says the singer. "Even though I know I've done bloody loads of them, haven’t I..."
ReelChicago.com, Aug. 26, 2013
Civil Wars’ music video shot by Cap Gun’s Tom Haines
The devastation of the deadly May tornado that swept the Ozarks was still evident when Cap Gun Collective director Tom Haines shot the band Civil Wars’ music video in June on a 150-mile stretch from Arkansas to Missouri...
videos.antville.org, Aug. 9, 2013
The Civil Wars "The One That Got Away" Director, Tom Haines
Shot in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas as well as the tornado wreckage of Moore, Oklahoma...
Videostatic.com, Aug. 9, 2013
The Civil Wars "The One That Got Away" (Tom Haines, dir.)
...Director Tom Haines instead unfurl a haunting tale of love and death with a crew of modern-day rail jumpers that fits the band's vibe and current situation like a glove...
Whitehousepost.com, Aug. 8, 2013
Lisa Gunning Directs “Drew” for Goldfrapp
...Already an internationally renowned Editor, Lisa Gunning emerges as a Director with "Drew" for Goldfrapp’s Tales of Us. The first of 5 videos, Gunning has worked with Cap Gun Collective UK to craft this tranquil piece along with the remaining four videos already shot and awaiting release. In addition to these music videos, Gunning is crafting a film to give visual voice to the Tales of Us narrative for cinematic release later this year. Drew‘s air of idyllic nostalgia, innocence and intimacy is just a taste of what’s to come...
Videostatic.com, July 25, 2013
Goldfrapp "Drew" (Lisa Gunning, dir.)
...Goldfrapp, Artist; Drew, Song; Lisa Gunning, Director; Mute Records, Label; Stephanie Zari, Producer; Cap Gun Collective, Production Company; Brian Strange, Director of Photography; Whitehouse Post, London, Editing Company...
LBBonline.com, July 23, 2013
Goldfrapp 'Drew' Promo Directed by Lisa Gunning
Renowned editor with directorial debut...
Promonews.tv, July 23, 2013
Goldfrapp 'Drew' by Lisa Gunning
The first in a series of five films to accompany the release of the new Goldfrapp album Tales Of Us, feature film editor Lisa Gunning makes her directing debut with this sensual, sexy video for Drew...
TheNYEgotist.com, July 22, 2013
New Music Video Goodness from Goldfrapp
...Artist: Goldfrapp; Music Company: Mute; Director: Lisa Gunning; Production Company: Cap Gun Collective...
CarbonVFX.com, July 3, 2013
Blackberry It's Time
...Director Alex Fendrich; Production Company Cap Gun Collective...
MeetKatieThomas.com, July 1, 2013
Teachers: Series Intro
TEACHERS is written by and stars The Katydids (www.thekatydids.com) and is directed by Matt Miller (www.mattmillerdirect.com). The series is produced by Cap Gun Collective (www.capguncollective.com), Matt Miller, and The Katydids...
AboveAverage.com, June 10, 2013
Above Average Presents : The Katydids – What’s Third Base?
Above Average is Broadway Video’s newest venture for featuring original short form comedy, including talent and writers from favorites such as Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, The Lonely Island and the best of YouTube.
Creativity-Online.com, May 14, 2013
Cap Gun Collective hires Botkin for new L.A. office
Commercial production company Cap Gun Collective has opened a Los Angeles office, hiring Jason Botkin as executive producer. Botkin (pictured, left, with founding EP Matt Abramson) was most recently as EP for Furlined, prior to which he was the founder and managing director of music video company Streetgang Films. Cap Gun Collective, which was originally founded in Chicago in 2009 and opened an office in London in 2011, has also launched an original content offering, Cap Gun TV (CGTV) and a new website.
MeetKatieThomas.com, May 13, 2013
Teachers: Long Sizzle Reel
Here is the long sizzle reel...
The Guardian, May 9, 2013
YouTube bans ad for porn website aimed at disabled people
...The commercial's director, Jeppe Rønde, became involved in this project because he believes it's important to persuade people to talk more openly about these issues and is hopeful that YouTube's ban may widen the debate...
SHOOTonline.com, May 8, 2013
Cap Gun Collective Opens LA Office With New EP Jason Botkin
Company launches rebranded website with an expanded US roster along with original content offering, Cap Gun TV
CreativeBrief.us, May 7, 2013
Cap Gun Collective opens its new LA office and hires Jason Botkin in executive producer role
Commercial production company Cap Gun Collective has announced the opening of its Los Angeles office with the hiring of executive producer Jason Botkin...
Cosmopolitan, May 1, 2013
Come For a Cause By Watching Porn for Charity (It Exists!)
...While we're over here with Bang Bus and whatnot (is that even still a thing?), Parisians have figured out a foolproof way to get people off and support non-profits at the same time. Meet Come4.org, "the first user-generated, nonprofit pornography site devoted to funding charitable and ethically driven projects," as reported by Ad Week...
Adweek, Apr. 30, 2013
Paris Agency Introduces Come4.org, a Porn Site Devoted to Charity (NSFW)
...Director: Jeppe Ronde...
ReelChicago.com, Mar. 4, 2013
Music Dealers honors its “Great Unsigned” composers
...2013 Music Dealers Award winners: Best Use of Indie Music in TV & Film: Whitehouse Post, Cap Gun Collective and Bronze Radio Return for “Discover Card: NHL’s Day with The Cup”...
ReelChicago.com, Feb. 26, 2013
Onion YouTube channel picks up “Teachers” comedy series
The Onion YouTube channel has begun running episodes of Teachers, the comedy web series from director Matt Miller and the writer/performers of improv collective The Katydids...
TheChicagoEgotist.com, Feb. 21, 2013
TEACHERS on The Onion
We've posted about the web series, "TEACHERS," before. It's project from Matt Miller, The Katydids and Cap Gun Collective. Since our last post the show has been picked up on The Onion's Youtube Channel. Congrats guys. Now go give it a watch...
TheBestDesigns.com, Jan. 31, 2013
Cap Gun Collective
Website design by Funkhaus Design Studio.
ReelChicago.com, Dec. 4, 2012
Many adfolk help OTSC luncheon reach $500K goal
“...We had phenomenal people working on our two videos,” Nicks adds, crediting Cutters’ video, directed by Bo Akers and Cap Gun's directed by and edited by The Colonie’s Tom Pasterelle...
JedRoot.com, Nov, 1, 2012
Interview: Sebastian Kim and Alan Cumming by Mark Seliger
...Directed by Barney Miller and produced by Cap Gun Collective...
The Hollywood Reporter, Oct. 27, 2012
NYTVF Announces Winners of 19 Development Deals
The winners join the previously announced victors in the Comedy Central Short Pilot competition, with the $7,500 development deal with the network going to The Venue, created by Kevin Fleming, Al Samuels, Steven Fleming, and Katie Nahnsen...
ReelChicago.com, Sep. 27, 2012
New AICP Midwest board includes four women members
...Newly elected officers are VP, Tom Fletcher, Fletcher Camera & Lenses, who has been a board member for six years; treasurer, Matt Abramson, Cap Gun (The Whitehouse) and secretary, Sue Witham, CEO/founder and executive producer of Detroit-based production company, Rare Medium Well...
ReelChicago.com, Sep. 24, 2012
Surge of commercials shooting on Chicago locations
Courtesy of the Chicago Film Office and Essanay Studio & Lighting, here’s the rundown, starting with local accounts: Cap Gun for Purina...
NYTVF.com, May 29, 2012
Comedy Central Pilot Competition Winner Announced
The NYTVF is pleased to announce that "The Venue," created by Kevin Fleming, Al Samuels, Steven Fleming, and Katie Nahnsen of Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA, is the winner of the first-ever Comedy Central Short Pilot Competition. Additionally, the submission was directed by Alex Fendrich, produced by Cap Gun Collective, and edited by Whitehouse Post. The project was selected by Comedy Central from a group of twenty-five finalists in the inaugural initiative...
ReelChicago.com, Apr. 23, 2012
No surprise here: Burnett top Hugo Awards TV winner
Here are the local agencies that won Hugo awards: Leo Burnett’s 19 prizes included six Gold and 12 Silver Plaques; second in the number of awards with six each were editorial companies Cutters (one Gold, three Silvers, two Certificates) and The Whitehouse and Cap Gun division (one Gold, four Silvers, one Certificate)...
Screen Magazine, Mar. 15, 2012
Sandro Miller Goes On A ‘Joy Ride’ With Nikon
Nikon and director Sandro Miller of Cap Gun Collective collaborate on "Joy Ride," a long-form spot highlighting the new Nikon D800 camera. It was shot with DP Anthony Arendt on the same camera...
TheChicagoEgotist.com, Mar. 2, 2012
A Joy Ride Through Chicago
Cap Gun Collective recently collaborated on this awesome long form spot for Nikon. The film was entirely shot on the new Nikon D800. Pretty amazing camera.
TheChicagoEgotist.com, Jan. 6, 2012
Stuff Theater
...About a month ago Leo Burnett, Arc and Cap Gun launched "Stuff Theater" for Norton on Facebook. It was 24 hours of favorite Norton Facebook fan statuses being acted out LIVE by Chicago talent. A status was posted and it was then acted out. Sometimes a song was made on the spot, or a puppet show or a dramatic reading, but the point is it was all done live. Interesting idea really. We just wonder how many people actually saw it live and what really went on at 2am...
ReelChicago.com, Oct. 16, 2011
Director Scott Smith wins IFO’s Shortcuts film contest
LOTS OF PRODUCTION ACTIVITY on city locations during coming week, according to information provided by the Chicago Film Office: Cap Gun (The Whitehouse) shoots for Nikon...
ReelChicago.com, Sep. 9, 2011
Ad Community Shorts Night screens 15 films Oct. 1
WORLD PREMIERES: Apartment Guy. Comedic short from Cap Gun Collective, directed by Alex Fendrich and Whitehouse Post, edited by Matt Wood and starring Bill Boehler...
ReelChicago.com, Jan. 25, 2011
AN EXPANDED WHITEHOUSE
...The Whitehouse has a staff of about 35 “and we were really cramped in our old space,” she says. One of the beneficiaries of the expansion will the Cap Gun production division that now gets its own spacious office...
ReelChicago.com, Nov. 3, 2010
Pilot for The Bod Squad
...Alex Fendrich of Cap Gun Productions directs and Jamieson Mulholland is the DP. Christopher is also the art director and set designer...
ReelChicago.com, May 24, 2010
STORY transitions into The Whole Story
...Post houses that include in-house content creation divisions are Cutters/Dictionary Films, Filmworkers Club/Vitamin, Foundation Content, Optimus/Optimus One, The Whitehouse/Cap Gun and Utopic...
shots, April 2010
Chicago: Cap Gun
As former comedy school students, Matt Abramson and Alex Fendrich like a laugh as much as the next man. But they’re deeply serious about establishing their one-stop shop Cap Gun as a contender...
Chicago Sun-Times, Mar. 21, 2010
Whitehouse launches production arm in Chicago
The Whitehouse film editing company has launched a new Chicago-based production arm called Cap Gun. It will be headed by executive producer Matt Abramson, director Alex Fendrich and production manager Kaitlyn Parks...
ReelChicago.com, Mar. 21, 2010
THE WHITEHOUSE
is calling its newly formed production arm the Cap Gun collective. Said collective, consisting of executive producer Matt Abramson, director Alex Fendrich and assistant producer Kaitlyn Parks, is busily working on spots for Leo Burnett and The Escape Pod.
ReelChicago.com, Dec. 8, 2009
The Whitehouse opens production arm
...Come mid-January, The Whitehouse will introduce its first production unit — a three-person team situated in the post company’s Chicago headquarters, where it will produce content for all four Whitehouse offices. The team of executive producer Matt Abramson, director Alex Fendrich and associate producer Kaitlyn Parks will join after slightly more than a year with Optimus’ “One” production division...
