The event, produced by Erich Bergen of 6W Entertainment, will be hosted by actor Javier Muñoz (In The Heights, Hamilton) and feature appearances by actor Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Lion King), designer Diane Von Furstenberg, interior designers and television personalities Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent (Nate & Jeremiah by Design), Tony Award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton), actor Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) and honor New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. The evening will feature performances by Brandee Younger and Shaina Taub.
On Tuesday, May 11 at 8 PM, Greenwich House will host Taste of Greenwich House, a virtual benefit to support the nonprofit's community programs—and local restaurants hit hard by COVID.
Did somebody say ‘virtual gala’? Just wrapped a large post-production project for A.R.T. New York. A virtual celebration of the future of NYC Theatre. The theatre world is coming back… just watch. Love working with you, Erich Bergen. https://www.art-newyork.org/2021gala
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This year A.R.T./New York is honoring two outstanding individuals: A.R.T./New York Board Member Lisa Cleff Kurtz and Tony, Obie, DramaDesk, and Lilly Award-winning Director Pam MacKinnon. Please join us on April 20 for cocktails, dinner and entertainment!
The Asia Fdn's 2021 Lotus Leadership Awards will honor Eileen Fisher and Women In Need for their work for women in Asia and the Pacific.
04/12/2021
Movie Time with DGNL is back! This month we’re featuring Jonah Crespi, an Associate Producer on our team. His Top Pic is…. a Trilogy!
“I want to preface this by stating I personally don't have a favorite movie there are just too many incredible films out there to choose from but I'll throw a few out there.
My first pick is Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson (I don’t care, I'm counting these as one movie). These movies are perfect. Every aspect of filmmaking comes together at the highest level in these movies. Storytelling, Cinematography, Score, etc... They are simply the best.”
Stay tuned for Jonah's other top picks coming up throughout the month.
And let us know, what's your favorite movie? Is it even possible to have just one?
Movie Time with DGNL is back! This month we’re featuring Jonah Crespi, an Associate Producer on our team. His Top Pic is…. a Trilogy!
“I want to preface this by stating I personally don't have a favorite movie there are just too many incredible films out there to choose from but I'll throw a few out there.
My first pick is Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson (I don’t care, I'm counting these as one movie). These movies are perfect. Every aspect of filmmaking comes together at the highest level in these movies. Storytelling, Cinematography, Score, etc... They are simply the best.”
Stay tuned for Jonah's other top picks coming up throughout the month.
And let us know, what's your favorite movie? Is it even possible to have just one?
We’re going live with Erich Bergen (Madam Secretary) for our latest episode of The In Crowd! Tune in NOW to hear how he first got into acting + tips on how to nail that next audition/job meeting/ presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GWGRBPO5DA
Erich Bergen talks about his thriving acting career thus far, and how he’s now pivoting into producing live virtual events. He even shares his callback audit...
Join as Aaron Wester, also known as @themodernotter on Instagram, a digital creator and super fan of TENCEL™ branded fibers as he ‘Spins it Forward’ during h...
This is a first! Belly and the Beast, a project we worked on, has been nominated for Outstanding Digital Theater, Individual Production. We were thrilled to edit and be one of the production companies behind ‘Belly of the Beast’, by Margaret Vandenburg, presented by Daniel Dae Kim's @3admedia in partnership with TodayTix and #NewYorkTheaterWorkshop. Thank you, Erich Bergen, for bringing us on this project.
The Drama League has just announced the 2021 Nominees and Special Recognition Honorees for The 87th Annual Drama League Awards. Keeping in the tradition of honoring the outstanding accomplishments of the theatrical community, as they have since 1935, this year the organization has established five u...
03/25/2021
We heard it was #internationalpuppyday this week. And we’ve got a new pup in the Diagonal family! Editor Adam Trilling just adopted a little one. Meet KUDI! 😍
We heard it was #internationalpuppyday this week. And we’ve got a new pup in the Diagonal family! Editor Adam Trilling just adopted a little one. Meet KUDI! 😍
Our virtual event production game is on fiyah. Just helped Friends Seminary raise over $700,000 to continue business as usual. https://dgnl.co/virtual-fundraising-ideas-from-our-team/ Thank you Erich Bergen and 6W Entertainment for bringing us on - we love working with you.
Brainstorming virtual fundraising ideas? Here's how we helped create a hybrid live-event virtual auction for Friends Seminary.
03/04/2021
Just a little #tbt with Dua Lipa. All in a day's work at Cannes 2016.✨
Just a little #tbt with Dua Lipa. All in a day's work at Cannes 2016.✨
We’re in production on this brand new series from The Little Market. So many amazing women having powerful conversations. It launches on March 8th for International Women’s Day. Thank you, Erich Bergen and 6W - we love working with ya!
Dubbed "panels with a purpose," the free program features Jane Fonda, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Kelly Ripa, Sofia Vergara, Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler and Jameela Jamil, among others.
The comprehensive civil rights bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in many aspects of life nationwide.
02/24/2021
We’re proud to be the live stream partner for Black Business Icons: From The C-Suite To The Boardroom from Interpublic Group (IPG)! You can join them for this public event honoring #BlackHistoryMonth and catch it today at 2pm EST. https://lnkd.in/gS_U5jg
We’re proud to be the live stream partner for Black Business Icons: From The C-Suite To The Boardroom from Interpublic Group (IPG)! You can join them for this public event honoring #BlackHistoryMonth and catch it today at 2pm EST. https://lnkd.in/gS_U5jg
Music, graphics, colors, timing, branding, so much goes into each edit we do. It’s all a part of creating an exciting, engaging, and successful virtual live event. We’ve helped create several dozen of those over the last year. Our latest, a private fundraiser, aired over the weekend. Check out this sneak peek of the intro video to see some of the work we did. A big thank you to Erich Bergen + 6W Entertainment for bringing us on board.
Black History Month happens each year, but how many of us can really say we’re well versed in African American history? The incredible Elizabeth Leiba is looking to change all that with her Black History & Culture Academy. A groundbreaking subscription-based online academy to learn about black history and culture all year round. Check it out!
Episode 2 - we talk to some teammates and also talk about #FreeBritney
02/05/2021
A complete joy to help create this logo celebrating 20 years of Point Foundation helping LGBTQ students achieve their dreams. 🏳️🌈 Our Creative Director Dan Yund worked with Point Foundation to design this unique logo for a special year.
A complete joy to help create this logo celebrating 20 years of Point Foundation helping LGBTQ students achieve their dreams. 🏳️🌈 Our Creative Director Dan Yund worked with Point Foundation to design this unique logo for a special year.
Clive Davis… talk show host? Well, not exactly. But this year’s version of his annual exclusive pre-Grammy party — now taking place virtually and in two parts, the first of which was Sa…
01/30/2021
Our last January Movie Time post from Brittany. 🧡 🎬 We hope you’re enjoying getting to know #TeamDGNL through our love of cinema. Stay tuned for our February Movie Time fella.
Britt’s love for 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣:
Tomas Alfredson’s 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣 is a 2008 Swedish romance horror that I fell for. It is a vampire movie, but unlike any other vampire movie I’d previously watched. This film is a work of art. I could study this cinematography day after day because of the way the shots are weighted, their movement, along with the lighting design. Alfredson was approached to do a remake for an Americanized version of the film. I read his response in a mental floss entertainment article where he was quoted saying, “Can you not just get everyone to see this one? It is a perfectly good film you know!” I hear you! I love a good foreign language film!
Our last January Movie Time post from Brittany. 🧡 🎬 We hope you’re enjoying getting to know #TeamDGNL through our love of cinema. Stay tuned for our February Movie Time fella.
Britt’s love for 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣:
Tomas Alfredson’s 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣 is a 2008 Swedish romance horror that I fell for. It is a vampire movie, but unlike any other vampire movie I’d previously watched. This film is a work of art. I could study this cinematography day after day because of the way the shots are weighted, their movement, along with the lighting design. Alfredson was approached to do a remake for an Americanized version of the film. I read his response in a mental floss entertainment article where he was quoted saying, “Can you not just get everyone to see this one? It is a perfectly good film you know!” I hear you! I love a good foreign language film!
01/29/2021
Virtual escape room time!!! Did we make it out? Of course. We even got some sweet nicknames to boot. If you play well together, you work well together. #TeamDGNL
Virtual escape room time!!! Did we make it out? Of course. We even got some sweet nicknames to boot. If you play well together, you work well together. #TeamDGNL
Just released! Our brand new episode of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 from Diagonal Media, our virtual “talk show” where we chat with experts in their respective fields. We sat down with composer + sound designer Marcus Thorne Bagalà to talk about key things to consider when working with sound design for your project. Listen up, he knows his stuff.
01/22/2021
It’s National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day, and the cats of Diagonal Media have some questions. Garrett just moved and his cat would like to know, “Why do you keep destroying these cardboard boxes? They are my favorite thing in the entire world.”
Gabe’s cat wants to know: “Where’s the food?”
And Syd’s cat asks, “Why doesn’t anyone want to play with me at 2am?”
Sound familiar?
01/22/2021
Movie Time! Meet Brittany on #TeamDGNL. She’s an incredible Associate Producer + Video Editor on our team. Each week in January we’re sharing one of her favorite movies + why she loves it. So you’ll get to know her, in the best way possible.🧡
Britt on The Florida Project
This is another feel-it-all moving film. The drama directed by Sean Baker and written by Baker and Chris Bergoch is about a struggling single mother and daughter, whose characters are hard to forget, fighting battle after battle with the socioeconomic ladder. The story feels authentic and the cast is raw, with a stand out performance from Willem Dafoe. From the cinematic palette to the weight of each shot the film is stunningly beautiful.
Movie Time! Meet Brittany on #TeamDGNL. She’s an incredible Associate Producer + Video Editor on our team. Each week in January we’re sharing one of her favorite movies + why she loves it. So you’ll get to know her, in the best way possible.🧡
Britt on The Florida Project
This is another feel-it-all moving film. The drama directed by Sean Baker and written by Baker and Chris Bergoch is about a struggling single mother and daughter, whose characters are hard to forget, fighting battle after battle with the socioeconomic ladder. The story feels authentic and the cast is raw, with a stand out performance from Willem Dafoe. From the cinematic palette to the weight of each shot the film is stunningly beautiful.
Our latest project is live! Join us today as we watch the Premiere of The National Day of Racial Healing from the Kellogg Foundation. Featuring Ta-Nehisi Coates, John Legend, Saru Jayaraman, Hasan Minhaj, Padma Lakshmi, Storm Reid, Camila Cabello and so many more. We’re proud to have been part of the production team on this incredible event. Thank you Erich Bergen and 6W Entertainment for bringing us on board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7m0u8jJyN8 #HowWeHeal
Join us for the live premiere of the 5th annual National Day of Racial Healing. The conversations presented in this program took place before the recent even...
Working from home is a luxury and a responsibility all the same. We interviewed two experts on our ‘talk show’ The Brief about how to make it (+ Zoom calls) work for you. Stay tuned cause we are going into production with new episodes!
The DGNL virtual “talk show” where we briefly chat with experts in their respective fields. Watch, learn and grow.
01/11/2021
#TeamDGNL had a little desk-as-you-are competition for today’s National Clean Your Desk Day. The only thing is… we couldn’t pick a winner. Check out our team’s at-home desk setups. Adam Trilling, Videographer and Editor, took a page out of a Hunter S. Thompson novel. Britt, Associate Producer + Video Editor showed us the light. Garrett, our COO, showed us his sweet side. Sydney Otieno, Motion Graphics Artist, revealed her love of Overwatch. Gabe, Editor + Animator, showcased his green thumb and minimalist style. Winners all.
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The Brief with Kristin Kovner - CEO K-Squared Strategies
New episode of The Brief from Diagonal Media!
We sat down with Kristin Kovner, CEO K-Squared Strategies (ksquaredstrategies.com) to talk about ways brands can navigate the Covid 19 pandemic.
What should brands be doing or NOT doing?
Super intuitive and an honor to pick her brain - as a CMO, Kristin has an acute ability to distill the current situation into super digestible and actionable insights.
Check out the video on ways you can apply these ideas to your business as well!
Are you "telepresent"?
Diagonal Media brings you Episode 2 of The Brief, our virtual "talk" show, where we chat with experts in their respective fields.
In this episode, we got a chance to pick Bill Smartt's brain about being "telepresent" - maximizing your effectiveness on a video conferencing call.
As a public speaking coach, Bill has tons of great advice on how all of us can improve our technique when we are presenting to a group - which SO many of us are doing these days as we utilize Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, and myriad other video conferencing solutions to connect with our clients and co-workers.
This episode is chock full of great information that will last you a lifetime.
Check out Smartt Talk @ www.smartttalk.com
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Diagonal Media presents a new series, THE BRIEF, where we talk to experts in their respective fields.
In EP1 we spoke with Karen Sergeant, an Operations Strategist and Fractional COO who has successfully run her business for the last decade out of her home office.
Karen gave us some awesome advice on how to stay productive, and stay grounded during the current quarantine.
UGC Filming Guidelines
Ultimately, brands are powered by people. Although some marketers may believe brand-created content is 2.1x more likely to resonate as authentic with consumers, consumers are 2.4x more likely to believe that UGC (or UCC user created-content) is more authentic.
With the steady increase of UGC as a tool for marketers and consumers in social media, testimonials, etc., now more than ever, we all need to be equipped with the right creative and technical know-how to create the best UGC possible.
To learn how to create high quality UGC, just watch the video. Diagonal Media specializes in many aspects of video production including UGC to create the best content for your brand. Contact us for a quote or consultation now!
Animation Sydney Otieno
Original music and sound design Adam Trilling
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The In Crowd - Barry Wetcher
The In Crowd - Barry Wetcher - follow the career of the award-winning set photographer and East Coast VP of the Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program
Diagonal Media was tasked with showcasing the importance of diversity for the 4A's Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP http://maip.aaaa.org) for their annual Awards Ceremony. A video was the perfect solution.
We had the opportunity to sit down with MAIP's class of 2019 fellows to get their insights on the program. They reflected on the excitement of being accepted into the class of 2019 & how important the program is to the future of diversity in advertising. We were able to capture how vital this program is for incoming advertising professionals and MAIP's overall mission using the words of the actual participants; further amplifying their voices and the message in an authentic way.
Founded in 1973, 4A's MAIP is a 22-week opportunity for entry-level advertising professionals in order to diversify the advertising and media industries. Their mission is to bring opportunity to talented individuals and build on that talent so they can contribute to the advertising landscape. MAIP has over 3,000 diverse alumni worldwide.
For more information or to find out how DGNL can make content for your organization, visit our website at www.dgnl.co or email us at [email protected]
The In Crowd - Hank Norman
Hank Norman on The In Crowd - follow the career of Media Guru and Founding Partner of 2 Market Media - actionable advice and insights for building your brand and your future in the tv and media industry.
THE GOOD NEWS - EPISODE 1 - URBAN BEEKEEPING
Diagonal Media is proud to present Episode 1 of "The Good News", our series on individuals and companies that are having a positive impact on our world.
Andrew's Honey founder Andrew Coté gave us a behind the scenes look at urban beekeeping, and the benefits of eating local honey. Watch the video to find out the good news, and like Diagonal for more content like this.
If you have a good news story to share, email us: [email protected]
Thanks to Union Square Greenmarket.
PLEASE SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!
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Directed by: Garrett Kafchinski
DP & Editor: Jonah Crespi
Produced by: Blake Drummond & Brittany Ann
### NEW SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT ###
DIAGONAL MEDIA IS LAUNCHING
*** THE GOOD NEWS ***
WE ARE TELLING STORIES THAT LIFT THE HUMAN SPIRIT
FOCUSING ON
• COMPANIES & PEOPLE THAT ARE CHANGING THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER
• GREEN INITIATIVES
• CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS
• SERVICE ORIENTED/COMMUNITY GIVEBACK
STAY TUNED FOR EPISODE 1 RELEASING SOON
IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW WANTS TO BE PROFILED ON THE SHOW, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
The In Crowd - Episode 101 - Martha Pinson
Tune in as we talk with Director and legendary Script Supervisor Martha Pinson about her career in the film & tv industry, and her new award-winning film, "Tomorrow".
New gear.
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#gopro7 #timewarp #easycool #videoproduction #dgnl
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Christmas Eve: Panic at the Pole
Ready for a New Christmas Classic?
Get rid of your inner SCROOGE!
Watch the NEW Christmas short musical film "Panic at the Pole" for only $2.99 on Amazon Prime Video! You'll be in the Holiday Spirit in no time...
Great for the whole family! Spread some light, love, and cheer, we really need it this year :)
Co-Produced by Diagonal Media
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360° Tour of Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary
DGNL took a trek to the Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary and created this 360° virtual tour video of their amazing facilities. Step inside and take a look around - chickens, turkeys, pigs, and more (plus a tractor ride in the big field where some awesome new stuff is happening)!!
See if you can spot Michael Harren in the video - his Animal Show coming to Dixon Place in October celebrates veganism, this sanctuary, and all the animal lives that have been saved by the work they are doing.
AND PLEASE...Go like the Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary page, and donate to keep their cause alive!
Donations: http://tamerlainefarm.com/donate/
Diagonal Media was founded by Blake Drummond in 2015. Blake started his career in media production working behind the scenes on shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, 30 Rock, and Ugly Betty. His skill and dedication allowed him to quickly work his way up to become the production coordinator on the hit show White Collar.
After 8 years of working in TV & Feature Film Production offices, Blake knew he needed to make a change. The vision of being a “creative” in the industry was slowly disappearing, so he decided to leave the logistics side of TV and Film and start his own path as a producer/cinematographer.
Blake spent years working on any filming job he could to hone and perfect his craft. It started with weddings and events, and transitioned into an opportunity to film a CEO presentation at an advertising holding company.
Blake’s experience as a production coordinator taught him the importance of professionalism, accountability, efficiency, and timeliness. These skills, and mindset, turned out to be the special sauce that would set him apart from others in the booming video industry. This job led to the next, and the next, until it got so busy that he needed help editing all of the content - so he reached out on a Final Cut Pro X user group looking for editors in NYC.
This is when he met Garrett Kafchinski. Garrett had been freelancing in New York similarly to Blake, filming and editing. His love of the technical side of filmmaking led him to work as an Avid Technician for Pivotal Post and as a Digital Imaging Technician on several shorts and features including Ira Sachs’ Little Men.
Blake and Garrett hit it off with their ability to both shoot and edit with Blake handling more pre-production, and Garrett handling more post-production.
Blake hired his first full time employee, Jonah Crespi, in 2017 and hired Garrett full time in January 2018. A few months later he asked Garrett to come on as a full time partner. This concept of having two people fully devoted and committed to growing the business has been what has accelerated Diagonal’s growth. From purchasing gear to hiring talent to focusing on marketing, Blake and Garrett work as a team to figure out the best ways to serve clients and grow the business.
It started with filming simple presentations, but has now expanded to broadcasting live streams, traveling globally to cover corporate conferences, and producing same-day content. It has led to Diagonal Media being able to produce its own shows such as ‘The In Crowd,’ ‘Good News,’ ‘Every Day I Die A Little’ and ‘DGNL Tips.’
Another one of Diagonal Media’s secret weapons is DGNL’s Chief Creative Officer, Dan Yund. From aesthetically streamlined lower thirds, to designs for complex animations, Dan brings an acute sensibility and tastefulness to each project.
One key of Diagonal Media’s success, as Blake always says, is having a can-do attitude and “treating everyone like a CEO.” All clients deserve the utmost respect; and people always remember if you are professional and courteous.
For more information or to find out how DGNL can make content for your organization, visit our website or email us: [email protected]
