Taproot Pictures

09/24/2025

We recently completed a brand film telling the story of a unique school in Chicago. Thankful for the trust and collaboration, allowing us to continue our mission of helping people and brands share meaningful ideas through film!

Client & Creative Direction: Samantha Rud and her team at
Director/Sound Mix: Nate Morris
DP/Editor:
Gaffer: Trevor Kok
BTS/Swing: Noah Loushin
PA/Swing: Evan Clark
Set PA: Noah Perkins
Color:

08/13/2025

New work for Ford 🙌. Check out the latest Expedition sizzle edit on Ford’s YouTube channel!

Big shout out to the amazing crew, client and agency partners who helped make this happen!

Production: Taproot Pictures
Director:
EP: Josh Carrasquillo
Line Producer – Shannon Strange
Cinematographer:
Production Supervisor – Matt Reznik
1st AD – Greg Brautigan
2nd AD – Katie Young
1st AC – Anton Miasnikov
2nd AC – Derek Hackett
DIT – Nigel Robbins
Stills –
BTS/2nd Cam Op – Carter Louisell
Gaffer – Max Rubner
BB Elec / Genny Driver – Chris McLeod
3rd Electric / 10 Ton Driver – Matt Malone
Key Grip – Jon Gray
BB Grip – Tony Gaskell
3rd Grip – Gianluca Petrazzi
Swing – Patrick O’Callaghan
Light Box – Mike Nykoruk
Sound Mixer – Adam Pressley
VTR – James Brown
Scripty – Carolyn Tolley
Production Designer – Mike Moran
Set Decorator – Jason Baker
Set Dresser – Ryan Ghallager
Art PA – Evan Houdek
Wardrobe Stylist – Angie Yaldo
Wardrobe Assistant – Alisha Ragland
Make-Up – Renata Stojcevski
Stage Manager – Steve Young
PA – Office – Sarah Fradkin
PA – Ryan Rootare
PA – Melissa Ramsey-Cody
PA – Mario Cassem

Agency: GTB

08/07/2025

We recently collaborated with an iconic Michigan brand. Locally owned travel destination of Frankenmuth. Go for the chicken…stay for the chicken. 🐔

Here’s a mix of frame grabs!

Dir.: Nate Morris
Cinematographer/Editor/Color:

08/04/2025

Frame grabs from our projects for the All New Lincoln Navigator campaign. Live now for your shopping pleasure.

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DP
LPs: &
Colorist:

Production:

05/02/2025

A side-by-side look behind the scenes at a one-take drone video we shot for Owen-Ames-Kimball

04/02/2025

Part 3 of our behind-the-scenes journey for Bissell. 20 Bissell web commercials in 10 days. In this final episode, we dive deeper into the creative and logistical challenges our production team faced, sharing insights, tips, and candid moments from set.

03/25/2025

Take a look behind the production of Melon 1 x SEV!

MELON 1 x CHEVY SEVCASE STUDY01Watermelons, Nascar, and the SEVRoss Chastain is known for his speed on the NASCAR track, but off-season, he returns to his roots as an eighth-generation watermelon farmer. In this exclusive look at his daily life, Chastain demonstrates how the Chevrolet Silverado EV W...

03/19/2025

Full :30s spot from a our recently wrapped project with McCann for GM Envolve titled - "Simply Reimbursable." A complex story about managing a fleet, directed by Brett Warkentien. This project was developed in just under two weeks, shot in 2-days, and delivered to the client within the month. Thank you to our amazing agency collaborators and post production resources who brought this to life.

Agency:
McCann
Senior Broadcast Producer: Skylar Healy
Creative Director: Cecilia Piechura-Lazar
Associate Creative Director: Jeremiah Riddell
Copywriter: Ryan Georgevich
Junior Art Directgor: Skye Scaglione
Account Director: Kara Conway

Production:
Director: Brett Warkentien
EP: Josh Carrasquillo
Producer: Shannon Strange
Production Manager: Matt Reznik
Asst. Production Supervisor: Kyle Clinton
1st AD: Greg Brautigan
2nd AD: Katie Young
DP: Jeff Sukes
1st AC: Tyler Hollman
2nd AC: Holly Crevier
DIT: Addison Brown
VTR: James Brown
Gaffer: Max Rubner
Key: Jon Gray
BBE: Chris McLeod
BBG: Tony Gaskell
Dolly Grip: Joel Hale
Swing: Jake Gottman
Swing: Gareth Strachan
Wardrobe Stylist: Angie Yaldoo
Asst. Wardrobe: Jessica VanAssche
HMU: Renata Stojcevski
Production Designer: Zach Thomas
Prop Master: Emily Kaminski
Coordinator: Jordan Han
Art PA: Ina Foster-Goodrich
Art PA: Justin Green
Art PA: Kenzie Newby
Locations Manager: Dan Wonsch
Asst. Locations: Bridgid Case
Production Assistant: Mario Cassem
PA: Evan Houdek
PA: Hylee Souder
PA: Ryan Rootare

Camera Car Team:
DP/OP: Kevin Derda
Driver Bradford Fanfalone
Arm Op: Henry B. Joy IV
AC: Gregg Horvath

Post Production:
CRAFT
Sr. Editor: Ryan Belleville
Mograph Artist: Collin Dow
Audio Engineer: John D'Agostini

Talent:
Bodhi Rader
Caitlin Burt
Kwantais Meeks
Isabelle Du

Extras:
Elisha Brown
Sarah Grace
Zachary Schafer
Brett Dauphinais
Maria Mendoza
Kyle Clarington

Vendors:
Vision Bridge Media
Stratton Camera
Productions Plus
Olive Thyme Catering
Scotia Lighting
Chris Semik
Front Row Insurance
GoFor Productions
Brown Wolf Video
ComSource
FilmotechnicUSA

03/17/2025

We recently wrapped a project with McCann for GM Envolve titled - "Simply Reimbursable." A complex story about managing a fleet, directed by Brett Warkentien. This project was developed in just under two weeks, shot in 2-days, and delivered to the client within the month. Thank you to our amazing agency collaborators and post production resources who brought this to life.

Agency:
McCann
Senior Broadcast Producer: Skylar Healy
Creative Director: Cecilia Piechura-Lazar
Associate Creative Director: Jeremiah Riddell
Copywriter: Ryan Georgevich
Junior Art Directgor: Skye Scaglione
Account Director: Kara Conway

Production:
Director: Brett Warkentien
EP: Josh Carrasquillo
Producer: Shannon Strange
Production Manager: Matt Reznik
Asst. Production Supervisor: Kyle Clinton
1st AD: Greg Brautigan
2nd AD: Katie Young
DP: Jeff Sukes
1st AC: Tyler Hollman
2nd AC: Holly Crevie
DIT: Addison Brown
VTR: James Brown
Gaffer: Max Rubner
Key: Jon Gray
BBE: Chris McLeod
BBG: Tony Gaskell
Dolly Grip: Joel Hale
Swing: Jake Gottman
Swing: Gareth Strachan
Wardrobe Stylist: Angie Yaldoo
Asst. Wardrobe: Jessica VanAssche
HMU: Renata Stojcevski
Production Designer: Zach Thomas
Prop Master: Emily Kaminski
Coordinator: Jordan Han
Art PA: Ina Foster-Goodrich
Art PA: Justin Green
Art PA: Kenzie Newby
Locations Manager: Dan Wonsch
Asst. Locations: Bridgid Case
Production Assistant: Mario Cassem
PA: Evan Houdek
PA: Hylee Souder
PA: Ryan Rootare

Camera Car Team:
DP/OP: Kevin Derda
Driver Bradford Fanfalone
Arm Op: Henry B. Joy IV
AC: Gregg Horvath

Post Production:
CRAFT
Sr. Editor: Ryan Belleville
Mograph Artist: Collin Dow
Audio Engineer: John D'Agostini

Talent:
Bodhi Rader
Caitlin Burt
Kwantais Meeks
Isabelle Du

Extras:
Elisha Brown
Sarah Grace
Zachary Schafer
Brett Dauphinais
Maria Mendoza
Kyle Clarington

Vendors:
Vision Bridge Media
Stratton Camera
Productions Plus
Olive Thyme Catering
Scotia Lighting
Chris Semik
Front Row Insurance
GoFor Productions
Brown Wolf Video
ComSource
FilmotechnicUSA

03/13/2025

Six days in Austin, TX with some of the best filmmakers, agency partners, and clients in the business. Take a look at how we approached 205+ deliverables for the all new 2025 Lincoln Corsair and Navigator.

We were tasked with telling the story of the brand new Lincoln Corsair and Navigator. As part of this campaign we filmed for six days on location in Austin, Texas.

03/11/2025

A sneak peak of our recent work with Hudson Rouge and Lincoln! Grateful for the opportunity to work on this iconic brand and with the talented people who bring it to life.

03/07/2025

We are exited to share the completed brand film for Foxy's Leotards! This was a labor of love completed in collaboration with the team at Foxy's. We're grateful for the opportunity to tell stories for businesses like this.

Director: Morris
DP/Editor/Colorist: Hammontree