A short film for Rhie' Spring/ Summer 2014 collection. A love story at a demolition derby. Director: Ace Norton Producers: CJ Smith and David Morse Actor: Brian Gove Actress: Angelina Nawojczyk DP: Isaac Bauman Editor: Mandy Brown AC: Ben Mullens Hair and make up: alisha baijounas Addition hair and make up Ashleigh Acquazzino Sound: Anthony Nisbit Score: Sebastian Tellier Stunt Driver: David Holmes PA: Ben Puleo Special Thanks: Prettybird, David Cho, The Wrecking Crew, Shadi Smith, and Cheyne
A not-so-bad-life in captivity... Directed by Ace Norton Produced By Lars Ruch and Kyle Padilla Concept by Lars Ruch and Ace Norton Director of Photography- Isaac Bauman Production Design by Christian Zollenkopf Art Director- Itaru De La Vega Fashion Design and Styling by Rie Yamagata Edited by Micah Levin Speech by Jonathan Mayor Score by Chrome Canyon AD/ Colorist- Brian Charles Lehrer Make-Up & Hair by Alisha Bajounas Make-up Artist- Dusica Acimovic Set Dresser- Amy Smith Sound Mixer- Luis Molgaard First AC- Mary Brown & Payam Yazandoost Gaffer- Nate Gold Key Grip- Johnny Marion Grip- Alexander Wilson PA- Raeshib Aggerwhil Cast: Sonja Kinski, Breeda Wool, Katrina Spencer, Nora Riegels, Pris Quintana, Mile Marques, Martin Mica, Shane Morrison, & Stephen Wasem Special Thanks- Fatking, Prettybird, MMM, Panavision, The Chateau Del Mar
Snoop, the artist... Director Ace Norton Producer Lars Ruch Executive Producer Arthur Micah Ross II Production Managers David Morse & CJ Smith Director of Photography Isaac Bauman Production Designer Christian Zollenkopf & Itaru de la Vega Stylist Laura Francis Editor Micah Levin Score 1: Chrome Canyon Score 2: Rubin Kodheli Colorist Brian Charles lehrer 1st AD Derek Jaeschke 2nd AD Farand Heydari Camera Operator Sasha Young Camera Operator Jacob Perry 1st AC Ben Mullen 1st AC Connor Moulton High Speed Technician Drew Lauer DIT Justin Kane Gaffer David Thomas Graves Electrician Tim McRary Key Grip Omar Pena Grip Nick Limina Hair Snoop Tasha Reynolds Make Up and Hair Alisha Bajounas Sound Mixer Woody Stubblefield Boom Operator Speed Ratliff Stage owner Bruna Rubio Set Dresser Justyna Kornacka Title Unit Jackie Chang & Alexander Gao PA Truck-Prep Nicholas Unruh PA Truck Alex Wilson Production Assistant Josh Logan Production Assistant Justin Woolley Production Assistant Kyle Bouquet Production Assistant Mark Plachowski Production Assistant Monika Bukowska Craft Service Jason Ybarra MODELS Amber Diamond Chelsea Skidmore Judy Ly AGENCY: CASHMERE AGENCY Vice President Ryan Ford VP, Business Development Nick Adler VP, Marketing Rona Mercado Head of Production Ian Mallitz Director, Business Development Jesse Nicely Project Manager Ryan Black Project Manager Jasmin Ratansi CLIENT: HAPPY SOCKS CEO Mikael Soderlindh Head of Creative Thomas Finn Creative Director Viktor Tell SNOOP MANAGEMENT Chairman Ted Chung Manager Kevin Barkey Manager Ron Alvarez
THE SURREALISM OF THE MUNDANE... *Best Film, Best Director, and Best Art Direction awards at the Milan Fashion Film Festival *Gold- Best Fashion & Best Production Design. Silver- Best Actress & Best Editing. Bronze for Best Idea at the Berlin Fashion Film Festival *Best Creative Concept & Best Actress at the International Fashion Film Festival *Best Actress- Mercdes-Benz Bokeh Fashion Film Festival *Best Production Design- Australian International Fashion Film Festival Directed by Ace Norton Starring Sonja Kinski Produced by CJ Smith and David Morse Director of Photography: Isaac Bauman Editor & VFX: Micah Levin Production Designer: Max Orgell 1st Assistant Director: Brian Leher Stylist: Rie Yamagata Monologue by: Jason Dolan Stylist Assistant- Mackenzie Schneider Makeup & Hair: Alisha Baijounas & Natalie D'Amico 1st Assistant Camera: Ben Mullens 2nd Assistant Camera: Jacob Perry Gaffer: Megan Richardson Key Grip: Zak Shy Grip: Kyle Bouquet 2nd Unit: Sasha Young Colorist: Quinn Alvarez Production Assistants: Joe Hood, Justin Wooley, Mark "The Shark", and Ben Gross Special thanks: Prettybird, American Red Cross, and Jesse Allis
2 cars, 1 spot...and what happens when you mess with the wrong Olympian. Starring Team USA Olympic bronze medallist in taekwondo, Paige Mcpherson... _______________ Watch the film “The Kid” with BMX rider Dennis Enarson here: vimeo.com/130850852 More information on Style Profiles and the global Mercedes-Benz fashion commitment on mercedes-benz.com/fashion https://vimeo.com/130782637 _______________ written and directed by ace norton starring paige mcpherson, samantha jo, caitlin dechelle, neraida bega, & catherine lyndon produced by lars ruch creative direction- aldona kwiatkowski creative/ strategy- seyna van der linden line producer- pauline jones cinematographer- michael rizzi edited by Micah Levin production designer- andrew reznik assistant art director- brandon lim stylist- sara sensoy stylist assistant- hatnim lee key makeup/ hair- alisha l. baijounas key make up- kristina sadoski key hair- heather coleman makep assistant- dusica aurora stedicam op- jess haas 2nd unit camera operator- kris may co-stunt coordinator- mindy kelly co-stunt coordinator- matt rugetti 1st AD- derek jaeschke 2nd AD- farand heydari production sound mixer- chris buch 1st AC- charles bae DIT/ 2nd AC- andrew parrotte gaffer- dilip isaac swing- jerry white swing- rocky rodriguez color- bryan smaller assistant editor- james larson sound design & mix- ian sloane music supervisor- david abplanalp-estime key production assistant- alex wilson
A crime scene turns into a fashion scene. Directed by Ace Norton Produced by CJ Smith and David Morse Director of Photography: Isaac Bauman Score: Chrome Canyon Editor: Micah Levin Production Designer: Christian Zollenkopf Animation: Jackie Chang, Sasha Young, and Nelson De Castro 1st Assistant Director: Celine Lam Wardrobe: Cesar Trujillo Wardrobe Assistant: Lauren Harris Makeup: Edwin Sandal and Alisha Baijounas Makeup Assistants: Randy Silva and Angelica Calderon Hair: Diana Lucia Hair Assistant: Marcus Hoey 1st Assistant Camera: Jacob Perry 2nd Assistant Camera: Connor Moulton and Ben Mullen Gaffer: Megan Richardson Key Grip: Zak Shy Grip: Justin Reade Colorist: Brian Lehrer Production Assistants: Tim Favreau, Blake Mooney, Kevin Roberts, Raul Sanchez, Olly Wapshott, and Adree Yedidsion Models: Chelsea Skidmore, Kayleigh Hendricks, Dominique Sharpe, Valeska Miller, Zita Vass, Amanda Cryer, Jamie Hammersmith, and Cambria Foden Hazmat team: Tim Deal, Max Erwin, David Jankowski, and Kyle Decamp Violinists: Bob Lee Dysinger and Jason Dolan Special thanks: Maggie Kayne, Kate D'Andrea, and Prettybird
As part of the Mercedes-Benz Style Profiles series, X-Games winner and BMX pro rider Dennis Enarson enters a style battle with Team USA Taekwondo Olympic Bronze medallist Paige McPherson. In the fictional short film directed by Ace Norton, Dennis plays a failing BMX champion who is doing cereal commercials to stay afloat. But a supernatural encounter in his Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe puts him back on track and lets him reclaim his former class and glory. Or is it all just a dream? Watch the film “The Spot” with taekwondo athlete Paige McPherson here: https://vimeo.com/130782637 More information on Style Profiles and the global Mercedes-Benz fashion commitment on www.mercedes-benz.com/fashion