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04/26/2019

9 Degrees of Papageorgiou | Kalim Armstrong & Demetre Papageorgiou

We made a film with Tribeca for a new 23andMe documentary series 'Identity'. Its about 9 siblings who discover each other through DNA testing and find the loving family they never knew they were looking for. Directed by Kalim Armstrong & Demetre Papageorgiou. Original Music by Randy Armstrong.

Demetre Papageorgiou grew up as the oldest child of George and Cynthia, Greek immigrants, who settled in the Midwest. All of that changed when Demetre got a call…

12/23/2018

Curated by Facebook

So thrilled to share Ode to the Underground, Directed by Carlos Carneiro, Sound Designed by Mikael Erik Jorgensen, Recorded by Lukas Rathborne, Captured by myself and Andrew McMullen, and Coordinated by Arielle Edelman! A collaboration of Vacationland Studio and Curated by Facebook!

An ensemble of buskers shares a ballad with the ephemeral community of commuters across New York's subway platforms. Presented by Vacationland, this is a love letter to the creative process and the complicated relationship an artist has with their work.

12/20/2018

That’s a wrap on our last official shoot day of the year 🎉 We thank all our production family from the bottom of our hearts for making this one special. You know who you are 🙌 #productionlife #documentaryfilm #makingmovies #breakinghearts #vactionlandstudio

12/17/2018

Mark Carlson Is Using Tech To Open Doors For Kids With Disabilities

Our third short documentary film with RYOT Studio for TIAA and HuffPost. We traveled to Beverly, MA to meet inspiring educators, parents, and students and learn how technology is being harnessed to help children with special needs communicate with the world around them.

Director: Kalim Armstrong
Director of Photography: Jon Nastasi
Associate Producer: Arielle Edelman
Producer: Nicholas Weissman

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mark-carlson-is-using-tech-to-open-doors-for-kids-with-special-needs_us_5a836abbe4b0cf06751f8573

At CCCBSD, caring teachers help children with disabilities gain access to the rich academic environment they need.

12/05/2018

Miracles in Motion dance group

So excited to share this piece we made with RYOT and TIAA about Miracles in Motion dance group in Richmond, VA. Kudos to Michelle, Kim and the team for their amazing work and letting us capture it!

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!

Presenting a Short Film Documentary Featuring.......MIRACLES IN MOTION!!!

So many thanks to all who made this happen!
TIAA TIAA Difference Makers, RYOT Studio , Vacationland Studio
......& of course our very own Difference Maker Ms. Michelle Morley Roberts !!!

We are truly grateful for all the efforts put into this amazing production that depicts MIM so perfectly.

Denise McGowen, Jeanette Millner Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Lyn Dodge, Anne Crumpton White, Wanda Jo Horne, Mark Costanzo, Kim Atkinson Moncrief.

ENJOY!!!
https://youtu.be/UvnnQto17ts

11/19/2018

The Video Consortium

As the fires in California rage on, our hearts are heavy as we think about the devastation they’ve brought to our west coast collaborators and friends. The least we can do is help the folks who’re working, day and night, to slow them down. Donate to California Fire Foundation. Their SAVE program provides gift cards to victims of fire or other natural disasters so they may purchase basic necessities such as food, clothing or medicine.

Pictured is a still from Nicholas Weissman, Kalim Armstrong and Vacationland Studio’s short film, for TIME, about the #Thomasfire in Ojai, California.

11/12/2018

Screening our short doc ‘Thomas Fire Architect’ @docnycfest made with our friends @time // Directed by @nicholas_weissman

11/12/2018

THOMAS FIRE ARCHITECT

Join us tonight at DOC NYC for a screening of Thomas Fire Architect at Cinépolis 5:00pm and 9:45pm. With devastating fires in Northern and Southern California, we have an opportunity for a dialogue about more sustainable building practices and urban planning.

WORLD PREMIERE John Davis and Lorrie Brown, who run an architecture firm in Ojai, Calif., knew they were constructing a home in a dangerous spot when

11/12/2018

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11/09/2018

THOMAS FIRE ARCHITECT

DOC NYC Screening of Thomas Fire Architect by Vacationland's own Nicholas Weissman on Monday Nov. 12th. As the Woolsey fire rages north of Los Angeles learn how a changing climate is effecting how we build. We will be there, come say hi! http://www.docnyc.net/film/shorts-the-creative-spark-2/the-thomas-fire-architect/

WORLD PREMIERE John Davis and Lorrie Brown, who run an architecture firm in Ojai, Calif., knew they were constructing a home in a dangerous spot when

10/16/2018

Official Selection // DOC NYC

Excited to have the Thoms Fire Architect short we made with TIME play DOC NYC!

08/25/2018

Luxury Minute | Visit California

So excited to see the launch of the Visit California Luxury Minute series we filmed last year across the state. In all we helmed a 55 part series that included 20 cities, 9 National Parks, 4 Road Trips, and 20 Luxury Resorts. Many thanks to the incredible team Arielle Edelman Kalim Armstrong Carlos Carneiro Alan Sanchez Nicholas Weissman.

Experience the Michelin-starred restaurants, gorgeous beaches, decadent spas, and world-renowned golf courses at some of California’s most opulent resorts and hotels — all of it within 60 seconds.

08/23/2018

Santa Barbara friends - our film ‘Sea Change’ we made with @greatbigstory and @nature_org is screening Friday Aug 24th at Sandbox. Happy to be included with some powerful films about ocean conservation. #oceanconservation #natureconcervancy #palau #sustainabletuna #documentaryfilm @soundoff_films @kalimsummerday @nicholas_weissman @tomaselli

08/22/2018

Death Valley in July.

08/22/2018

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08/13/2018

Getting the shots in the beautiful Santa Ynez mountains in Southern California with @kategalliers #bts #productionlife🎥 #goop #goopwashere #california #santabarbara #vacationlandstudio

08/13/2018

That’s a wrap! New working coming soon to the internet near you 🎥 ..
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Thanks to our incredible crew 🙌#vacationlandstudio #productionlife🎥 #montecito #california #goop #goopwashere #dogsansbeaches

06/04/2018

TIME

Excited to share Vacationland Studios first project with Red Border Films for TIME about two architects whose home was built to survive wildfires. As these natural disasters increase in frequency, our story reflects on the true meaning of sustainability in construction.

John Davis and Lorrie Brown, who run an architecture firm in Ojai, Calif., knew they were constructing a home in a dangerous spot https://ti.me/2Hc12CI

05/27/2018

Flashback to @vacationlandstudio filming the @volvocars S90 digital campaign in Sweden.

05/24/2018

Behind the Scenes with Vacationland x California 101

Behind the scenes with Vacationland Studio shooting California 101. 72 shoot days, 9 National Parks, 10,000 miles, and infinite awesomeness. http://www.vacationlandstudio.com/visitcalifornia/

05/10/2018

Vacationland Reel 2018

Vacationland produces, directs, and develops video content for the worlds leading brands and travels to the farthest corners of the earth to create documentaries about social issues and branded content for companies we are passionate about.

Founded by award-winning filmmakers and adventurers, Vacationland is here to help you bring your ideas to life.

05/10/2018

Visit California x Vacationland

Stoked to share a re-cap of our year-long campaign for Visit California!

20 cities, 9 National Parks, 4 Road Trips, 20 Luxury Resorts. 55 videos in 175 locations over 10,000 miles throughout the beautiful Golden State.

A pleasure to work with Visit California The Foundry National Park Service and thanks to our amazing team Alan Sanchez Tamar Tami Sasson Faisal Azam Liz Deegan Laura Tomaselli Jack Schurman Andrew McMullen Carlos Carneiro Kalim Armstrong Nicholas Weissman Arielle Edelman Julia Weissman Amun Levy Jesko Stahl

Check out the Full Campaign:
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/dream365tv/series/california-101

Vacationland partnered with Visit California and The Foundry @ Meredith to create a comprehensive guide to the Golden State, highlighting the top things to do in…

02/08/2018

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09/22/2017

Thats a wrap on 72 days straight of production in wild and wonderful California. Well, until next week. 🎥🌴🎉🍾#vacationlandstudio #onlocation #squadgoals

08/17/2017

El Capitan. Lens change, mid pitch. 🙌@i.amsanchez @nicholas_weissman #vacationlandstudio #onlocation #california #visitcalifornia #yosemitenationalpark

08/14/2017

On a fountain.

#vacationlandstudio #onlocation

08/04/2017

Found his heart center in BROLL #onlocation #vacationlandstudio #parkerpalmsprings #geneautryhouse

07/25/2017

Should have gotten more water at the Visitor Center for the '4runner'. #visitorcenter #vacationlandstudio #onlocation #nationalparks #deathvalley #4x4

07/25/2017

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07/25/2017

Vacationland Studio 2017 - Shooting BROLL and Breaking 💔-- welcome @londonsessions to the 🌴🍕fam! #vacationlandstudio #hollywood #california #onlocation #griffithobservatory #science

05/02/2017

Vacationland Studio Chasing palm trees!

02/13/2017

'For Ahkeem': Film Review | Berlin 2017

'For Ahkeem': Film Review | Berlin 2017

An intimate coming-of-age portrait of a black teenager in a marginalized St. Louis neighborhood, unfolding against the backdrop of the 2014 Ferguson uprising.

02/10/2017

For Ahkeem Trailer

Huge congrats to Nicholas Weissman and the whole For Ahkeem Film team who is currently at the Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival!

For Ahkeem will premiere this Sunday, February 12, at the Delphi!
Watch the Trailer here: https://vimeo.com/200129185

This is "For Ahkeem Trailer" by Nicholas Weissman on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/23/2017

Dispatches from Kalim Armstrong who is currently in Japan!

Kalim is continuing the story, started in collaboration with Great Big Story and The Nature Conservancy, about reforming the long line tuna fishing industry in the Pacific Island nations of Palau, The Marshall Islands, and Micronesia. Here he is at the famous Tsukiji Fish Market - 築地魚市場 tuna auction in Tokyo!

Watch the beginning of "Sea Change" here: http://www.vacationlandstudio.com/#/sea-change/

01/13/2017

VACATIONLAND REEL - 2017

Greetings from Vacationland! We are super pleased to share a selection of our favorite work from 2016 with you - our friends, family, and awesome clients.

We founded Vacationland three years ago this month to combine our talents, create engaging commercial work, and to tell powerful documentary stories that contribute to making the world a more tolerant and understanding place for all. After our busiest year to date - creating films around the world, growing our awesome team, and opening a new California office - we are refreshed and inspired to continue telling great stories, have epic adventures, and share them with you. - Kalim & Nicholas

Check out our new reel! https://vimeo.com/198586429

This is "VACATIONLAND REEL - 2017" by Vacationland Studio on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/10/2017

Telling the Story of Slavery | Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Excited to announce that we will be screening our short film at the 2016 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in February in Montana! An honor to share the story of The Whitney Plantation Historic District at such a great non-fiction fest. Nicholas Weissman Arielle Edelman

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival celebrates the art of nonfiction film by giving voice to the powerful ideas that come forth in documentary. The festival is an important international platform, blending our inspiring Rocky Mountain setting with filmmaking of exceptional merit and artistic innov...

11/29/2016

Steven Harrington + Microsoft Surface Experiments: Giving a Character Life

Our third and final piece in collaboration with Protein® for Microsoft Surface Experiments is up on Dazed!

Meet Steven Harrington, an artist and illustrator working in LA known for his chaotic, colorful, and psychedelic scenes. Think Where's Waldo + peyote at Burning Man in the 60's. Steven teamed up with UK animator Andy Baker to bring life to his characters and turn his illustrations into a short film.

Watch the full piece here: http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/33733/1/steven-harringtons-visual-experiments-art-meets-technology

Excited to share our third and final installation of Microsoft Surface Experiments! Meet Steven Harrington, an artist and illustrator working in LA known for his…

11/22/2016

Surface Experiments: Ellen Van Dusen Explores Color + Pattern with Interactive Book - Design Milk

Our second installment of Microsoft Surface Experiments is up on Design Milk!

Check out Ellen from DUSEN DUSEN's experiment ABC RYB in 3 parts: a vinyl art book that explores the interplay of additive and subtractive color; two hanging wall sculptures made of laser cut plexiglass; and an interactive website, www.abcryb.com, that engages viewers with her signature patterns and prints.

Check out the full story here: http://design-milk.com/surface-experiments-ellen-van-dusen-explores-color-pattern-interactive-abc-ryb-book/

Thanks to our collaborators at Protein®!

Behind the scenes at Ellen Van Dusen's studio, where she used the Surface Book to make ABC RYB, a book exploring color + pattern.

11/17/2016

#TBT Our last day on set in Sunset Park, BK with The Madbury Club, documenting the creation of their Mobile Projection Unit using the Surface

11/17/2016

The Madbury Club + Microsoft Surface Experiments: Mobile Projection Unit

Stoked to share our latest collaboration with our friends over at Protein® to help Brooklyn artist collective The Madbury Club realize their lifelong dream of making a mobile projection unit!

Partnering with Microsoft, and using the Surface to design the vehicle, The Madbury Club purchased an 80's-era Japanese Suzuki truck on Craigslist and converted it into a mobile studio, equipped with a seating area, projector, speaker system and generator so they can 'take their vibe and put in your driveway'.

Check out the three films Vacationland created with The Madbury Club on Cool Hunting showcasing the Surface as a tool for artists to create their work: http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/microsoft-surface-pro-4-madbury-club

This fall we collaborated with our friends at Protein to help Brooklyn artist collective The Madbury Club realize their lifelong dream of making a mobile projection…

11/17/2016

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02/17/2016

Telling the Story of Slavery - The New Yorker

Telling the Story of Slavery - The New Yorker

This is a film about a place that attempts to tackle the legacy of slavery: The Whitney Plantation.

12/23/2015

Brodinski

Vacationland teemed up with Yourstru.ly and adidas Originals to capture some magic in a hidden studio outside of D.C. with Brodinski and Shy Glizzy - a killer 48 hour studio sesh resulting in a sick original track and a contact high that never wore off. Special thanks to Nathan Fitch for keeping focus through the haze!

new track with Shy Glizzy coming out today courtesy of adidas Originals & Yours Truly

Check more Here : http://www.songsfromscrat.ch/

11/20/2015

Food Stories - Episode i. Gulf of Naples (Teaser)

Very excited to share the teaser for our new series and collaboration with our bros (literally) The Sailing Collective 'Food Stories' is an inspirational travel, culture, and food show where a rotating crew of chefs and adventurers explore culinary traditions while under sail. If you want to know more or help with future adventures - hit us up!

Food Stories is an inspirational travel, culture, and food show where a rotating crew of chefs and adventurers explore culinary traditions while under sail. In each…

09/15/2015

Land Rover - Glowing Waters

Vacationland is excited to present the final of three films that celebrate our shared passion for adventure and discovering the undiscovered. In the middle of the night, on a new moon, we headed out in Kayaks in the majestic San Juan Islands to search for the amazing phenomenon of bioluminescence because "even in the darkest night nature reminds us that there is life all around us."

http://undiscovered.landroverusa.com #undiscovered #landroverusa #vacationlandstudio

Adventurous photographer Owen Perry follows his curiosity out to the Pacific Northwest to capture the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence. Owen is joined by Marine…