Asian Americans Share Their Experiences with Racism Convicts 2021-04-13 | Truth Against Hate is a compilation of stories about racism, told to end racism. Produced by CONVICTS and SOME NEAT PLACE, this film shares the stories of Asian American actors, comedians, entrepreneurs, and creatives who have faced racism. We’re as humbled as we are inspired by their bravery, and grateful for the reminder of humanity’s capacity for hope in the face of hate.Be sure to follow:Hate Is A Virus instagram.com/hateisavirusConvicts instagram.com/convictsSome Neat Place instagram.com/someneatplaceMike Kim instagram.com/mikekim.jpgSteven Ho instagram.com/steveioeKian Fan instagram.com/kianbfanMichelle K. Hanabusa instagram.com/mkhanabusaNikki SooHoo instagram.com/nikkisoohooBrian Nishiyama instagram.com/brian.gnMusicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
The Island School: A Coming of Age Story Convicts 2024-10-11 | The Hero’s Journey is an ancient archetype, but it’s never been more relevant than today. Each generation faces the transition from youth to adulthood and innocence to experience, but for today’s teens, the stakes are higher than ever. As Chris Maxey, Founder and Head of The Island School, explains—it’s never been more important for a generation of heroes to come into their own and create the change they want to see in the world. And that’s exactly what The Island School aims to foster. Watch The Island School: A Coming of Age Story now.
The Island School: A Coming of Age Story Convicts 2024-10-10 | Something extraordinary is afoot on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. At this beautiful juncture of earth, sea, and sky, one community is radically rethinking education. Introducing The Island School—a program that blends classroom learning with a powerful coming-of-age ritual.Designed for today’s generation of teens—navigating an increasingly complex world of technology, social pressures, and personal growth—this program helps students disconnect from the digital world to reconnect with nature, confidence, and community.CONVICTS traveled to Eleuthera to document the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a semester at The Island School.So, what did we find? Watch The Island School: A Coming of Age Story.Directed by Jonny Kapps and Sharkey WeinbergCinematography by Jonny Kapps and Alden WeinbergProduced by Dylan Roley and Sharkey WeinbergEdited by Jonny KappsSound Mix by Matt RockerColor by Chris BeardsleeSpecial thanks to Mark Dowley
Olympics and Mental Health | Conviction by CONVICTS | Episode 2 Convicts 2024-08-11 | Sam Loch is an Olympic rower, a Princeton grad, a former athletic guru for Adidas, a gentleman, father, and legend. In episode two of our CONVICTION podcast, Sam’s former teammate and rival—and CONVICTS beloved leader—Peter “Dad” Maiden gets to the bottom of the Olympic experience with his old mate. This is an episode worth checking out: they talk about everything from Stoic philosophy to the training grind and its toll on mental health, the nature/nurture breakdown in elite sports… and the quasi-orgy happening in the Olympic Village. Scope our conversation with this utter legend and learn more about the mindset and mindfulness the highest level of sporting performance engenders.
Founders Story | Conviction by CONVICTS | Episode 1 Convicts 2024-07-23 | Trouble. Bubbles. Oversleeping. Visions. Basements. Nothing rhymes with creative. Ups. Downs. Ins. Outs. Wins. Losses. Naivety. Boldness. Mindfulness. Mistakes. And more…on the first episode of CONVICTS’ new Conviction Podcast. In this investor-scaring conversation, we hear from CONVICTS’ founders Peter “Dad” Maiden and Tom “The” Law about the story of CONVICTS, from the wild then to the grown-up now. Check it out and sip that Ausmerican tea you’ve always wanted a taste of.
What Are Red Flag Laws? An Expert Forensic Psychologist Weighs In Convicts 2022-09-01 | Red Flag Laws, first introduced in 1998 after a rampage shooting in Connecticut, have now been implemented in nineteen states. This form of gun control allows family members, police, and even doctors to petition the court for the removal of firearms from a person who they believe is a danger to themselves or others. Dr. Kate Termini is a Forensic Psychologist with a specialization in Neuropsychology. In her work, Dr. Termini works with different parties to assess individuals who have been “flagged” under New York State’s laws. In this film, Dr. Termini discusses the role that mental health professionals play when it comes to Red Flag Laws: from threat assessments, to intervention options, to the ways high risk individuals can be helped before it’s too late. Lastly, she explains the steps we can all take to understand and promote red flag laws…and do our small parts to end the tragic scourge of school shootings ravaging the USA. For more information:▶️ bit.ly/3q7v57e▶️ bit.ly/3TycD5p▶️ bit.ly/2HXfH7F
Cameron Avery performs Airport Beers LIVE during CONVICTS: A Little Louder series Convicts 2022-06-23 | On May 12th, 2022 Cameron Avery performed “Airport Beers” in the Sunken Living Room at Spring Place. This was part of a collaboration with CONVICTS for our new: A Little Louder series showcasing New York’s music scene with Spring Place.Cameron Avery is a seasoned artist with several bands under his belt, from drumming in the psychedelic rock band Pond to touring as the bassist for Tame Impala. He has now embarked on a musical journey with his crooner vocals and instrumental expertise to bring you all new music.Check out his past CONVICTS performance ▶️ bit.ly/3HNfwtC______CREDITSProduced by Sandie ChengDP: Karoline Iversen1st AC/Camera Operator: Yixin CenEditor: Rhyjell Ellis
Deem Spencer performs LIVE during CONVICTS: A Little Louder series Convicts 2022-06-02 | On April 8th, 2022 Deem Spencer performed “Stuck on Me” in the Sunken Living Room at Spring Place. This was part of a collaboration with CONVICTS for our new: A Little Louder series showcasing New York’s music scene with Spring Place.Queens-based artist Deem Spencer has made a name for himself by incorporating alternative hip-hop beats and lo-fi sounds into something that displays his quiet confidence and desire to stand out from New York hip-hop. His rich instrumentals and lyrical cadence create a unique sound that will transport you to his world.______CREDITSProduced by CONVICTSDP: Karoline Iversen1st AC: Yixin CenEditor: Yixin CenAudio/Assist: Michael StewartVenue: Spring Place
CONVICTS presents Lawson-Fenning x CB2 Collaboration Convicts 2022-05-31 | Welcome to a place both familiar and new, brought to you by the designer-maker duo of Lawson-Fenning (IG @lawsonfenning). Their collection with @cb2 knows no thresholds. Blurring the boundaries of materiality and heritage, nature and architecture, indoors and out, this collection melds classic design with the natural world. We were delighted to be a part of telling their story through their craftsmanship and design. —CREDITS & IGsPhotographer: Adrian Gaut (@a_gaut)Photo Assist: Peter Wintersteller Digital Tech: Maria Troncoso De Gibbs (@mariatroncosogibbs) Stylist: David Anger (@sunday.gent) Stylist Assist: Marieke Mcclendon (@mariekemcclendon) & Veronica Sullivan (@veronicajays) Merch Handler: James Joyner (@jamesjoynerdesign) & Joey Garner (@joey.grnr) & Joven Buado Set Producer: Mikey McCann (@mikeymccann) PA/Set: Ross Armenta PA/Pass Van: Matthew Harrigan PA/Prod Truck: Tyler Krupski COVID Compliance Officer: Troy Guthrie Designer: Glenn Lawson (@glennlawson) & Grant Fenning (@g_fenning) VP of Marketing: Samie Barr (@samiebarr) Creative Director: Curtis Potter (@cpotterpics) Sr. Art Director: Blake Sheridan (@blakemadeit) Associate Manager, Content Managing: Joya Fain Producer: Alex Friedland (@alexfriedland)
CONVICTS Reel, 2022 - We Make Trouble for a Better World Convicts 2022-05-17 | At CONVICTS, we believe we can make a better world, all its present chaos be damned. We believe a world with more stories and smiles and compassion and laughs and music is a better world. We believe that people are narrative creatures, and that the more positive, inspiring stories humans consume individually, the better off we’ll be as a collective. We believe that the better angels of our nature are cheeky and active and still have a whole lot of wisdom to dish out.The scenes change, the script changes, the faces and trends and words change. But the spirit of troublemaking, the belief in the future’s possibility, the conviction that this life is one hell of an interesting ride, that compassion and joy can still win over division and fear…that’s the underlying constant.And for another year running, we present our 2022 reel.So check it out. Then reach out. Then let’s hangout_______CREDITSEdit: Rhys CarlillGraphic Design: Ivan Salazar CMotion Graphics: Daniel ChangCreative Director: Thomas LawScript: Cam HigginsVO: Ashley Nicole Blake
CONVICTS Presents: A Little Bit Better with Deem Spencer Convicts 2022-03-30 | A Little Bit Better looks a little bit different for everyone. For Queens-based hip hop artist, Deem Spencer, it’s his friends, family, and community that drives his music.CONVICTS is hosting an intimate performance with Deem Spencer on Friday, April 8th at Tribeca’s hidden gem: The Sunken Living Room of Spring Place. 🎟️ Enter to win for a limited chance to experience this performance ▶️ bit.ly/3iOBMYA______Produced by CONVICTSEdited by: Rhyjell Ellis Artist: Deem SpencerAdditional Talent: IG: @mikesvideostoreWardrobe: Telfar Global
The Power Within (Black History Month 2022) Convicts 2022-02-03 | “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble…” - John LewisAs we enter this Black History Month and continue the fight of our ancestors, lest we forget why they fought, to unite people. Whether it be through art, movement, creed, rights or experience we were meant to endure our existence together, not divided. These are the aspects of our society worth fighting for, worth sacrificing for, worth getting into trouble for.Use your voice no matter how you present it for good so that hopefully we’re all a little closer because of it.______CREDITSWriter: Solomon EndersEditor: Rhyjell EllisVO Talent: Ezra BynumProduced by: CONVICTS#BlackHistoryMonth #GoodTrouble #TroublemakersForABetterWorld
Cara Nicoletti | Design Stories | Canva (with CONVICTS) Convicts 2022-01-14 | Entrepreneurs are driven by passion and purpose -- whether they be butchers, bakers, or candle stick makers, Canva puts these individuals first by making design and creativity easy, accessible, and inclusive for businesses across all industries and sizes. We're delighted to have partnered with Canva to tell Cara Nicoletti's story of coming from a family of butchers to founding the delightful sausage company, Seemore Meats & Veggies in New York City. This is her Design Story. ____Produced by CONVICTS#Production #CreativeStudio #CreativeAgency #FeatureFriday
Troublemakers (2022) Convicts 2022-01-10 | In a world where the pessimistic, fatalistic, and unenthusiastic are leading us the wrong way, there have to be those who are willing to break this trend. The people who tag buildings with positive messages, protest in the streets for people they don’t even know, play their songs of freedom loud when there’s a deafening silence that has consumed everyone around. There needs to be more Good Trouble to shock the system so changes can be made and the same issues that plagued us 10, 20, or even 50 years ago aren’t the issues of tomorrow. Good Trouble is so potent, pleasing, and prosperous it can’t be ignored and everyone from Grandma Linda to Mitch McConnell will have to embrace it. Good trouble is what pushes us to be different than who we were the day before and to create, innovate and stimulate. So join us and be trouble makers for good, won’t you?CREDITSDirector - Tom LawCreative Director - Ivan Salazar CEditor - Logan HurshProducer - Cindy Vanegas-GesualeTALENT Kona OliveraClint KimminsAlison StromingGeorgia FowlerEvan MockChelsea LeylandEric YahnkerWayne CoyneSteph GilmoreFrankie HarrerScott MorrisonCorbin HarrisJaden SmithKieran CallinanMichael BrunPalavi ShardaJosie PrendergastJesse Draxler
Crate & Barrels Trade Program: Rose Hill Farm Transformation Convicts 2021-12-03 | Global pandemics or tropical storms, hell or high water, the innovative spirit of hospitality can't be stopped. That's why the good people of Crate & Barrel's Trade Program partnered with legendary Atlanta-based interior, Michel Smith Boyd, to bring a couple of hospitality entrepreneurs' dreams to life in upstate New York this past summer. Bruce and Holly Britain's Rose Hill Farm is a two-centuries old establishment: an apple orchard reimagined as a winery and community gathering space that, through hustling and a few pivots, made it through the high days of the pandemic with grace and vision. Now, they've seen their wildest dreams come to life with Crate & Barrel. It was a pleasure, honor and ripping good time to document the creative journey shared between Michel Smith Boyd, the Britain's and Crate & Barrel. Check out the magic that happened, and get inspired to bring those dreams to life. ____CREDITSDirector: Sharkey WeinbergDirector of Photography: Chris OkonskiAssistant Camera: Michael VasalloProducer: Elizaveta GoroshnikovaSound: Kellen QuigleyEditor: Benjamin WellingtonAccount Manager: Barron Hanson ____ABOUTConvicts is an independent, global creative studio. We tell stories about the characters, movements, brands, and ideas making the right kind of trouble in culture… and stir up a little bit of our own. Across our agency work and original content, we create with conviction because we believe that the stories we tell can create a better world.Learn more: https://convicts.nyc/___CONNECT WITH USInstagram: instagram.com/convictsTikTok: tiktok.com/@convictsnycFacebook: facebook.com/convictsnyc
This Life is F***ing Cool Convicts 2021-11-24 | Time is the most finite resource of them all. For coal, we got wind and solar. For gas, we got high voltage juice-stations. But there's no alt-energy for time. No getting it back. No renewing the days and hours. But here's the thing: we've got the time off right now, fam. So whatever you're doing this week, wherever you are, go ahead and reclaim some time for you and your loved ones. We're alive on this earth for a very short minute in a very long and grand scheme of things. So let's make the most of it. Unplug from the internet's chaos. Be present. Grok the outdoors. Love on your loved ones. Be thankful. Creative Director: Tom Law (IG: @thomasmlaw)Graphics: Ivan Salazar (IG: @Ivan.Salazar.C )Produced by: CONVICTSEditor: Yixin Cen (IG: @yixincen)Voice: Sandie Cheng (IG: @sandiepantss)Footage featuring Clint Kimmins, Mitch Coleborn, Evan Mock, All the Beautiful Things, Chelsea Leyland, Tofer Chin, Bow and Arrow, Kaelen, Crown of Thorns
Mental Health Awareness — Attempt survivors and victims’ loved ones share their stories Convicts 2021-10-12 | At CONVICTS, we believe in the power of stories to change the world for the better. And so, this Depression Screening and Awareness Month we took the time to listen to those who’ve been affected by suicide--both attempt survivors and victims' loved ones.In our film Take Away the Shame we hear their stories and hope that by amplifying their voices we can help those struggling with their mental health.Because listening matters.Because talking about it matters.Because checking in on each other matters. Please join us in taking away the shame of having open and honest conversations around mental health. If you or a loved one is in crisis, know there is help out there. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 or text "HOME" to 741741 for Crisis Text Line. Trevor Project Confidential Suicide Hotline for LGBTQA+ youth: 866-488-7386.#TAKEAWAYTHESHAMECREDITS:Director: Nathaniel LezraWriter: Cameron HigginsCreative Director Tom LawArt Director: Ivan Salazar CExecutive Producer: Sarah HawkinsProducer: Liza GoroshnikovaDP: Gabe HardenB-Cam Op: Ryan HaddonSound: David ‘Lion’ ThompsonTherapist: Sanchana KrishnanAGENCY CREDITS:CEO: Peter MaidenCOO: Cindy Vanegas-GesualeManaging Director: Ali CornfordAccount Director: Dylan RoleySenior Director: Sharkey WeinbergAccount Manager: Barron HansonSocial Media Director: Bugs MaidenBe sure to follow us:Instagram: instagram.com/convictsTikTok: tiktok.com/@convictsnycFacebook: facebook.com/convictsnyc
Audi: Electric Eye Convicts 2021-04-22 | Electric Eye is a piece of visual road-poetry. The film follows the inimitable Australian photographer, Woody Gooch, as he explores the intersections of creativity, sustainability and travels down Australia's east coast with Audi Australia. Along the way, Woody and CONVICTS explored with free surfer Josie Prendergrast, ate hand-caught mud-crabs with legendary chefs David Moyle and Mark LaBrooy, got in the saddle with modern-day cowboy Nick Kirshner, went diving with Madison Stewart, drank wine around bonfires, adventured, misadventured and ultimately... discovered a new eye for the wonders of Australia's east coast. Credits: Woody Gooch Featured PhotographerStefan Jose Director & Director of PhotographyCoralie Tapper ProducerAndrew Holmes EditorDustin Lau ComposerFergus Rotherham ColouristRhys Carlill B Camera OperatorSarah Bristow Editorial WriterJackson Lana 1st Assistant Camera & 3rd Camera OperatorLuke Kneller Associate ProducerDylan Barfield Sound DesignerPeter Maiden Executive Producer, ConvictsSean McKeever Executive Producer, AudiWill Alexander Executive Producer, HecklerTom Law Creative Director, Convicts Production by ConvictsPost-Production by Heckler Talent featured:Woody Gooch instagram.com/woodygphoto Josie Prendergast instagram.com/josie_prendergast David Moyle instagram.com/moyle_david Mark LaBrooy instagram.com/markthreeblueducks Nick Kirshner instagram.com/__nkpl__ Madison Stewart instagram.com/sharkgirlmadison Lucas Handley instagram.com/lucas_handley Be sure to also follow:Audi Australia instagram.com/audiaustralia Convicts instagram.com/convicts Heckler instagram.com/hecklerhq
Mike Kim Remembers Seeing His Mother Face Racism Convicts 2021-04-06 | Despite enduring a lifetime of racist bullshit and a string of tragedies that would've crushed a lesser soul, Korean American entrepreneur and founder of Some Neat Place, Mike Kim, managed to carve that dream out of this hard reality. True, the American Dream may be riddled with false promises, but Mike is living an intergenerational aspiration out to the fullest.In this installment of TRUTH AGAINST HATE, Mike walks us through some of his most brutal memories: from making himself puke in class so he could leave and escape the bullying, to the brutal racism his father endured the way that impacted their family life. And yet, through all of this suffering and indignity, Mike remains a straight-up conduit for positivity. He's proud of himself and his origins. As he damn well should be: those experiences forged a remarkable human.If Mike's story inspired you as much as it inspired us, please consider filming a message of support or sharing your own experience and sending it to CONVICTS. We're stitching all of these submissions into a film that will be produced in solidarity with and support of the Asian American community.Musicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
Steven Ho Talks About His Asian American Experience Convicts 2021-04-05 | Steven Ho is the kind of multi-hyphenated, creative hustler we utterly vibe with. He’s a comedian by night and an EMT by day... aka he’s saving souls with laughter after saving bodies on the job. Aside from being one of the sickest combinations of gigs we’ve ever heard, Steven’s life-and-laughter saving career is made even more remarkable in light of the racism Steven’s dealt with his whole life.In this installment of TRUTH AGAINST HATE, we hear once about the too-familiar lunchroom bullying, the jokes on Steven’s last name, the entrapment of the model minority myth, and the confidence wrecking BS that comes with growing up Asian in America.But here’s the thing: like so many others in the Asian American community, Steven’s turned those negative experiences into fuel for his ambitiously positive vibes. If Steven’s story inspired you, please consider donating to the Hate Is A Virus commUNITY Action Fund. The anti-racism organization uses that money to do good work on the ground in communities around the country.Musicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
Nikki Soohoo on Racial Typecasting in Entertainment Convicts 2021-04-04 | "How am I going to do this on my own?" That may seem like an odd question coming from such a self-determined, kick-ass actress like Nikki Soohoo. Nikki is a fourth-generation Chinese American who refuses to let all the negativity that's roiling our world define hers. As a seventeen-year veteran of the entertainment industry, she's experienced a number of rather absurdly insensitive episodes of along the way, but also witnessed real, tangible progress towards a greater sense of inclusion in the industry.Check out Nikki's full interview above for an engaging and complicated conversation about her experiences. And if Nikki's stories move you, please, submit a video of your own. It could be an expression of support, a recounting of your own experiences or anything in between. Once we've collected submissions from the community, Some Neat Place and CONVICTS plan to weave these clips together into a short film expressing solidarity with, plus love and support for the Asian American community.Musicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
Brian Nishiyama Shares his Middle School Lunchbox Story Convicts 2021-04-03 | "I threw my lunch away every day." Brian Nishiyama, the Korean and Japanese-American TikTok creator, echoes an all too common experience of racially driven schoolyard bullying: the way something as important and defining as your family's culinary traditions become a point of abuse. The commonness of this form of bullying is a disturbing look into the pervasive roots of othering in American culture.In spite of this (and other hardships), Brian's kept his laughter close. Plus, he's exploding on one of the world's biggest platform right now, TikTok. Brian is too familiar with "virtual hate" commented on his channel, but he also speaks to the importance of online community and the way loving supporters defeat the spiteful bad vibes of racist trolls, every single day.If Brian's story moved you, please consider donating to the Hate Is A Virus commUnity Action Fund. HIAV gets this money to local organization that are fighting the evils of racism on the ground around the nation.Musicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
Kian Fan on Racist Microaggressions Convicts 2021-04-02 | The current, dire surge in hate crimes has finally brought anti-Asian American racism the attention that it has always deserved. Shamefully, this othering is anything but a recent phenomenon. That's why it's more important than ever to hear and amplify the stories of our Asian American friends, like Kian.Kian is a 29 year-old Chinese-American actor from Potomac, Maryland. Aside from coming up on the stage and the screen, Kian has stared down the barrel of anti Asian-American racism far too many times.CONVICTS and Some Neat Place spoke with Kian about his troubling experiences growing up: from direct racial attacks to microaggressions, Kian faces othering on a daily basis that withers the spirit.Yet Kian remains, as he says, "hopeful for the future." In a cerebral discussion, Kian talks about the interlinked forms of oppression and the presently burgeoning awareness of anti-Asian American racism.His story is hard to hear, but we need to listen up. If Kian's story in this TRUTH AGAINST HATE series inspired you, please consider donating to the Hate Is A Virus commUnity Action Fund. HIAV gets this money to local organization that are fighting the evils of racism on the ground around the nation.Musicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
Hate Is A Virus Cofounder Michelle K Hanabusa on Facing Racism Growing Up Convicts 2021-04-02 | CONVICTS has partnered up with the amazing organization Some Neat Place to produce this interview series called TRUTH AGAINST HATE. In this series, we hear stories from our Asian American friends and collaborators about the racism they’ve faced.We created TRUTH AGAINST HATE in response to the recent and vile surge in hate directed towards the Asian American community. By sharing their pain, our collaborators are paving the way for a world defined by love and unity.Listen to Michelle's story and tell us that isn’t a world worth fighting for. If Michelle's story moved you, we'd love for you to send us a short video message, expressing your support or sharing your own experiences. We’re going to stitch these stories together into a film that supports and exists in solidarity for the Asian American community.If that's something you're into, please send your story to: endracism@convicts.nycMusicbed SyncID:MB01WF4P4CZ8GOC
YOUR PEOPLE F**KING LOVE YOU Convicts 2020-09-09 | Suicide, deaths of despair, and depression have snuffed the flames of too many of our beloved people.Too many shining humans have passed this year. To a lesser extent, we may have dealt with isolation, anxiety and darkness of our own. It's hard to be real about the way we're feeling...and it's even harder to know how to help. Especially because the symptoms of depression are so wrongly stigmatized and so often masked.So, given what it is that we do, we made this film to remind everyone to watch out for one another. It's a reminder to check on your friends and to remember that better days are on the way...no matter how hopeless it seems right now.
VOTE FOR CHANGE Convicts 2020-06-23 | We’ve seen history made in the first half of 2020. We await even more in the second act. The current moment has an unmistakably new energy, yet unfortunately, the current moment has precedent: the struggle for justice and racial equality is as old as America itself. Though it is a travesty that the youth still have to protest for the same cause as their grandparents, the intergenerationality of the current movement adds to its unique strength. The entire history of protest led directly to the current moment. That’s why CONVICTS collaborated with Chaplain Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin, Hercules E. Reid, Brianna Suggs and Hazel N. Dukes to produce ‘Vote for Change’. This short film celebrates the intergenerational strengths of protest, it examines the progress and pitfalls the movement has experienced and offers new hope for the future. We wanted to release this film today as a reminder for New Yorkers to get out, do the right thing and VOTE TODAY in the primaries for reform candidates you believe in. Stay safe.
EARTH DAY 2020 Convicts 2020-04-22 | Earth Day 2020 is as strange as days come. We're inside as spring blossoms, the birds chirp louder and the skies shuck off their winter greys. Usually, we'd be lit up with spring fever, out hiking, picnicking and vibing on the environment. This year, we're not. Yet, beyond our walls...nature rolls on with its wild beauty and annual renewal, its overwhelming aliveness. So, to celebrate Earth Day, here's a little visual toast to earth and a reminder that sometime in the future, we'll be out in the sun together once again. We're always so grateful for the privilege of filming in nature...because after all, there's nothing like a collaboration with Mother Earth: the greatest artist that's ever been. #earthday Thank you to all our Convicts film makers Music: RÜFÜS DU SOL - “Brighter” @rufusdusolrufusdusol.comfacebook.com/rufusdusolsoundcloud.com/rufusdusoltwitter.com/rufusdusolinstagram.com/rufusdusol
NY TOUGH Convicts 2020-04-09 | We can feel New York's soul through our apartment walls: it's the sound of our downstairs neighbor singing, of our upstairs neighbor dragging chairs across the floor. It's the smell of our neighbor's cooking wafting under the door, the sight of the policemen on the streets. It's all of us--at one in our isolation, closer for our apartness--getting through this, together. New York may be the home of tough love, but we need your help. If you can please reach out to the New York Governor's office @nygovcuomo at COVID19supplies@esd.ny.gov to donate masks and medical supplies to our frontline health workers. We would like to thank everyone involved for their contribution to this film. It is a privilege to film this city we all love. Credits:Music from “12 Years A Slave”, “Solomon” written by Hans Zimmer. Used courtesy of Remote Control Music/Downtown Music Publishing and Hans ZimmerGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo & his teamAlison Stroming@alisonstromingAmberly Kamroft & Florent PiovesanOf Two Lands@oftwolandswww.oftwolands.comAndrew Clancy@andyclancywww.theclancyconnection.com“A Year in New York”Brandan Fallis@brendanfallisClair Popkin@clairpopkinCorbin Harris@corbinharrisDan Jesperson@danjespersonFlorencia Galarza@florencia.galzaraGaby Caplan@gabycaplanGeorgia Fowler@georgiafowlerHarry MartinHenry DaCosta@_henrydacosta_Ian Strange@ian_strangeJames Orlowski@jamesorlowskiJulia Jansch@juliajanschLeon Jamrosy@leonjamrosywww.leonjamrosy.comLukas Willasch@lukaswillaschMalery BilingyManuel KellnerMatthew Kraus@matthewkrausphotographywww.matthewkrausphotography.comMicro VovkMontana Cox@montanacox1Pallavi Sharda@pallavishardaPatricia PavezProspect Park BoysScott CornellSlicedbreadStar City@mrstarcityStéphane Legrand@sleg_photographyTim Sessler@t_sessler @brooklynaerialswww.timsessler.comwww.brooklynaerials.comVadim KeyVincent AlvaradoWill Spartalis
Behind the Scenes: Surfing the Electric Wave with Stephanie Gilmore, Coco Ho and Leah Dawson Convicts 2020-03-16 | Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch is the future of surfing. Electric cars are the future of auto. That's why Audi collaborated with CONVICTS Media to produce Electric Wave: to celebrate a more sustainable and conscious future. Steph Gilmore, Coco Ho and Leah Dawson are three of the world's best surfers. On the night of the shoot, this trio elevated the sport with a combination of femininity, grace, collaboration and raw power. Director Daniel Askill choreographed their movements on the wave. Composer Aska Matsumiya created an original score to reflect the ladies' movements on the water. Behind this one-of-a-kind surf film lay a one-of-a-kind creative process.In this behind-the-scenes film, you can experience the road trips, the nervousness, wipe-outs, late-night jam sessions and brainstorms that resulted in this cinematic celebration of progression and sustainabilityFind out more at: audi.com/electricwaveMB01UY7GIDVYS7C
Electric Wave: A Next Generation Surf Film Featuring Stephanie Gilmore, Coco Ho and Leah Dawson Convicts 2020-03-13 | Electric Wave is half surf-film, half arthouse-cinema and all futuristic. Featuring seven time World Surf League Champion, Stephanie Gilmore, in addition to the young star Coco Ho and legendary free surfer, Leah Dawson, Electric Wave celebrates sustainability and progression within and beyond the surf world. Produced by CONVICTS Media to celebrate the launch of Audi's new fully-electric e-tron, Electric Wave is directed by Daniel Askill--the award-winning director of Sia and Lady Gaga's famed music videos--and features an original score from Japanese-born, Malibu-bred composer Aska Matsumiya. Shot overnight at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch, the film expands surfing's aesthetic possibilities. Defined by collaboration, dance and the world's most advanced artificial surf break, Electric Wave offers a vision of a more conscious and sustainable future.To learn more, visit: audi.com/electricwave
The Surf Lodge Music Series Convicts 2019-10-03 | Why does music make the world a better place? Here's why... This summer the best artists of our time descended on The Surf Lodge in Montauk New York to charm and shake and move the pretty faces of summer.
Common Thread: Italy A film On Travel, Sustainability and The History and Future of Blue Jeans Convicts 2019-07-26 | Scott Morrison, founder of 3x1, is America's foremost denim guru (and a legend). Presented by Convicts and 3x1, Common Thread follows Scott on his search for authenticity and sustainability in the rapidly changing world of denim. Equally rooted in tradition and evolution, Scott's exploration took him first to Italy, home of Diesel jeans and the generations of artisans who elevated jean-making from a craft to an art.A film produced by Convicts and 3x1.
OPEN YOUR EYES Convicts 2019-06-28 | "Open Your Eyes" is a short film, a poem, a meditation: it celebrates the triumphs and transmutes pain into haunting beauty. It honors those who blazed the way for equality and acknowledges the work that remains to be done. It is a piece wrought of radical joy.
Michael Brun: SCORE HAITI Convicts 2019-06-26 | On his forthcoming album, Lokal, Haitian DJ Michael Brun folds the complex musical rhythms of his homeland into fiery, danceable electronic beats. CONVICTS recently travelled with Brun to his homeland, Haiti, to produce the first episode of our documentary music series: SCORE. Directed by Peter Maiden, SCORE weds travel-documentary style cinematography with a piece of original music inspired by a locale close to an artist's heart. It was our pleasure to produce SCORE: HAITI in conjunction with Brun to, as the musician says, give platform to "the voices that will be heard by the next generation of Haitians and these sounds will define Haiti to the rest of the world in the years to come.
Kelsey Brookes on Science, Art & Psychedelia - Intro Spekt Convicts 2019-03-27 | Kelsey Brookes is a Zen scientist, or a scientific zen master. We’re not sure. Either way, his meditations manifest on the canvas. He deploys his knowledge of the organic building blocks of life as a blueprint for his mind and soul-expanding psychedelic art pieces.For more visit: convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: Lower Life Consciousness Convicts 2019-03-27 | A film by Convicts' Georgia Krause that explores the connection between human consciousness and the consciousness of lower life forms, specifically, the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish native to Northern Australia. Featuring interviews with Dr. Ana Bugnot and Peter Godfrey Smith. Enjoy. For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Eric Yahnker on Entertainment and Enlightenment Convicts 2019-03-21 | Eric Yahnker is new to desert dwelling and fatherhood. He is, however, an old hand when it comes to thought provoking artwork. For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
The Film Industrys Gender Disparity: Film is Female Convicts 2019-03-20 | To celebrate Women's Day on March 8th, Convicts asked women in film about their experiences in the film industry. Featuring Mia Xavez, Smriti Keshari, Jess Lowe, and Madeline Kelly. For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
The All-Female Soloist Troupe - New Chamber Ballet Convicts 2019-03-20 | The New Chamber Ballet is an all female troupe composed of independent soloists aiming to reorganize dated perceptions about ballet, femininity and strength. Their performances are a two way, organic process between dancer and choreographer. Though dance is certainly one of humanity’s deepest and most primal modes of self-expression, Miro Magloire and the New Chamber Ballet are revealing new possibilities in an ancient form.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
What is Broken Heart Syndrome? Have Heart: Dr. Sandeep Jauhar with Convicts Convicts 2019-03-19 | Dr. Jauhar authored the book Heart: A History. CONVICTS sat down for a hearty chat with the cardiologist and got his word on broken heart syndrome.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Valentines Day on the Street - Convicts Convicts 2019-02-14 | CONVICTS’ man on the street Logan went to the Upper East Side on a mission. A love mission.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Stephanie Gilmore & Frankie Harrer: All The Beautiful Things Convicts 2019-01-24 | This film is a poetic meditation on the paradox of pro surfers taking a break from pro-surfing to chase the breaks in Hawaii.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
The Importance of a Break Convicts 2019-01-10 | Convicts’ Director, Sharkey Weinberg, assembled artists, healers, professors, doctors, students and DJs and interviewed them about moments of personal fracture and the long road to rebuilding. The resulting short film, How We Break, is a poetic exploration of the subtle similarities, striking differences and shared patterns of humans at their breaking points.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Mirror Image: Adrien Brunel, Paris Convicts 2019-01-04 | Adrien Brunel | Paris, France | Olympus PEN-FAdrien Brunel is a quickdraw with his camera. He roams the streets of Paris, seeking out the small scenes that compose urban life and shoots them before they vanish into the past. Each human subject of his is a microcosm of his larger subject, namely, the relationship between humans and the cities they inhabit.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Into The In-Between With Johnny Fascinator Convicts 2019-01-02 | Johnny Mackay, a.k.a. Lord Fascinator has broken some kind of record for breaks. His old band, Children Collide, caught a huge break in the aughts. Eventually, Children Collide broke up, Johnny Mackay got broken up with and he found himself on the other side of the world from his Australian home, having a breakdown. In short, Johnny’s been there and back many times. The dude knows the process of fracturing and rebuilding like the inside of his eyelids. These days, Johnny’s based in New York City, creating experimental art projects and choice tunes with the help of his alter-ego, Lord Fascinator.For more visit:convicts.nycinstagram.com/convictsfacebook.com/convictsnyc
Interview with Horror Film Director Alexandre Aja: Part Three Convicts 2018-12-06 | French Horror Filmmaker, Alexandre Aja, talks about his approach to horror filmmaking.
Interview with Film Director Alexandre Aja: Part Two Convicts 2018-12-06 | French Horror Filmmaker, Alexandre Aja, discusses imagination.
Directors: Alexandre Aja Part One Convicts 2018-12-06 | French Horror Filmmaker, Alexandre Aja, gives advice to young filmmakers.
Directors: Gabrielle Brady Part Four Convicts 2018-12-06 | Gabrielle Brady is an Australian filmmaker and she explains her approach to creating a space for a documentary.
Directors: Gabrielle Brady Part Three Convicts 2018-12-06 | Gabrielle Brady is an Australian filmmaker and she discusses documentary interviewing.
