Bush Air :: Erik Light

We were introduced to Erik through a mutual acquaintance. An active producer with a relentless devotion to crafting a story, he brought us a project he and a friend had filmed in Barberton, South Africa. Together, we spent three months combing footage and building edits (whether he slept during this time period remains questionable). This is a teaser we produced with Eric to pitch his show [www.bush-air.com].

5 O'Clock Shadow :: Act3

Sculptor Jill Downen combines architecture and physiology in fascinating ways. For Act3, she adorned a wall with a piece she calls "Five O'Clock Shadow." If you've been in our offices and seen it yourself, you're likely well aware of it. If not, enjoy this piece.

I Am Vega :: IL Management

Vega the Heart Break Kid, as he's known, is part of the larger family at RockHouse Music and IL Management. He's also one of the artists who we really enjoy working with. He brings a jovial professionalism to the set, the studio, and the stage. The "I Am Vega" piece is part of three pieces aimed at booking Vega for concerts and festivals.

Megan :: VivaSmiles

Kristian at VivaSmiles approached us needing some new motion content for a web rebuild. In the process of determining the best story to tell for their specific brand and market, we all decided to shoot a spec commercial and see how it would impact business. As a result, we made new friends at VisionTracks, and VivaSmiles watched their call center switch into overdrive.

A Lamb :: TMllc

Good food encapsulates its own story. Every ounce of succulence leads back to its preparation, its delicate formation, and the process by which it was sourced. Often times, we only see the plate. Others, we see the pan. In this instance, we started just about as far back as we could.

AIGA Photo Shoot :: Demond Meek, Photographer

Demond Meek shoots the Saint Louis AIGA's board member photos, time-lapsed.

Bradd Young Photo Shoot :: Demond Meek, Photographer

When Demond invited us along for a photo shoot with Bradd Young, we jumped. One of Saint Louis' most talented musicians and vocalists coupled to one of Saint Louis' best photographers? In the words of Demond Meek, "Pure Awesomeness to the Max."

NODHouse Manifesto :: Ilene Berman

Local artist Ilene Berman asked us to help document her efforts to install a large, concrete table on Grand just north of Delmar in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a short piece from that project during which she writes the manifesto with which she is approaching the community for support of her piece's installation [www.NODHouse.com].

A Day in the Life :: Demond Meek, Photographer

Demond is another example of a job turning into a strong friendship. After working together with Mark Katzman for a Monsanto job (during which we filmed "Seeds"), we started producing pieces together. We followed Demond for a day to show people what goes into the life of a photographer. A special thanks to Black Spade for letting us use his beats.

Secret Sound Society :: TMllc

Our friends with the Secret Sound Society of Saint Louis asked us to help forward their cryptic release of information surrounding a festival they held on Cherokee street last October. We spent an afternoon walking around, resulting in this piece. Aaron Stovall and Clayton Kunstel of So Many Dynamos wrote the score while we edited, something we'd like to do more of.

Dinner at the MudHouse :: Tuan Lee Photography

Food and Fashion are Tuan's forté. After he'd taken us to the MudHouse on Cherokee street, he proposed we film a chef's dinner with Chris Bork. We jumped at the chance. Tuan directed and we filmed, and the result should make you happy. We're especially happy that José Gonzales and his manager enjoyed the piece so much that they allowed us to use the track "Crosses."

Purina Photo Shoot :: Mark Katzman

Mark asked us to film a portrait of his photo shoot for use on his blog. Adjacent to Art Hill and the Saint Louis Art Museum, we spent the day documenting the process (and occasionally playing with the dogs). Needless to say, Mark enjoyed the result.

Josephine :: TMllc

What we do on a shoot isn't an isolated event; we take our craft, our desire for and pursuit of story everywhere we go. Sometimes, it's as simple as going for dinner. Enter Josephine Pearl Kaplan, daughter of Ben and Susan Kaplan, one of our favorite families. The first in likely a lifelong installment of pieces, we followed the Kaplans for an afternoon.

Many Hearts, One Purpose :: Act3

If there is one thing Act3 does well, it's tell a story. When Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority engaged Act3 to tell its story in anticipation of their centennial event, Act3 brought us along. Five cities and a few sorority chants later "Many Hearts, One Purpose" was born.

The Language of Cinema :: TMllc

Ben Kaplan teaches design at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri. When Ben wanted teach his students the basic language of cinema, he thought he'd ask us to make something for them to watch. So we did what anyone would do on a rainy afternoon. We only wish we could've seen his face when he first showed this piece.

Spill :: Act3

Three years ago, Ben Kaplan made a phone call that would change the way our company looks at everything. He took us on as a mentor and began to challenge the way we looked at story. When Eric Ratinoff joined in on the conversation, the dynamic grew even stronger. Eventually, Act3 and TMllc would bunk up and work side by side, as we do today. "Spill" was the first project that we worked on with Ben, and certainly not the last.

The Havenars :: TMllc

One of the many rewards of pursuing a craft is using your skill sets to work with your friends. When Mike and Erika approached us to tell their wedding story, we were happy to oblige. They didn't make it hard, either. Happy people and glorious sun are a visual super nova on a warm Saturday.

ScholarShop, 2010 :: Tuan Lee Photography

As with many of our clients, a job develops into a relationship. Tuan asked us to shoot a Behind the Scenes for his annual photo shoot with the Advertising Savants for ScholarShop, a non-profit clothing resale boutique in Saint Louis, Missouri. Tuan's sense for fashion and food led to a working relationship we're proud to carry on to this day.

What's Left? :: TMllc

Throughout the year and around the world, film enthusiasts gather for a two-day challenge to produce a short film within a confined set of parameters. We love the challenge. It builds team dynamics, strengthens our ability to produce in a crunch, and makes for excellent bar conversation after 48 hours in the grind. This was our entry for 2010. Our genre was Silent Film. The score was written by our sleep deprived intern, Caleb Hickman.

Seeds :: Mark Katzman

While working with Mark Katzman of FK Photography, we visited a generational cotton farm near Memphis, Tennessee. Together, we sought to capture the ambience of a surreal morning as the farmer and his hands went about their daily routine. What we love most is that these are the shots that fell between the shoots. Sometimes, it's the things you don't expect to capture that captivate you the most.