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19/10/2021

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19/10/2021

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25/05/2021

We recently teamed up with director Sam French to create a three part series for Hyundai's ride sharing app Mocean (ad agency: Media Monks/Circus). The first was a profile piece of the Hot and Cool Cafe in Leimert Park. Get their soul bowl next time you are in that part of town. It's as delicious as this example of light touch branded content :). Directed by Sam French Cinematography by Lucas Gath. Edited by Matthew Sultan

10/05/2021

Embracing the vertical frame! Cool part is this isn’t for insta story. It’s for a vertically mounted monitor in a museum environment. A monitor large enough to make the subject life size. Fun to flex the brain with something different. :) 📷 by @dustinpearlman

25/02/2021

Check out my list on Amazon

EDIT:
The drive is over. Check out how we did! Thank you all!

5 fleece blankets
299 toothbrushes
9 tubes of toothpaste
2,166 Honest wipes
20 bottles of Honest hand sanitizer
2 bottles of shampoo/body wash
6 packs of Huggies size 4 diapers, 180c (1,080 total diapers)
5 packs of Huggies size 6 diapers, 124c (620 total diapers)
6 packs of Huggies boys' Pull-Ups size 6, 74c (444 total diapers)
2 packs of Huggies boys' Pull-Ups size 5, 84c (168 total diapers)
1 pack of Huggies girls' Pull-Ups size 6, 74c (74 total diapers)
3 packs of Honest diapers size 6, 44c (132 total diapers)
2 packs of Honest diapers size 4, 120c (240 total diapers)
7 cans of Enfamil formula

Hope everyone is doing well, all things considered. If you have the means, please consider buying some supplies for families who are struggling. We've worked with the staff at B2B on their annual fundraising gala and can tell you that they're truly a great organization.

BABY2BABY provides children living in poverty, ages 0–12 years, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

In 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis, Baby2Baby distributed over 60 million essential items including diapers, formula, soap, shampoo, food and more to some of the most vulnerable children across the country impacted by the pandemic. This year, their highest needed items include diapers, wipes, hygiene products, and formula. Please join OFFICIAL in supporting their mission by donating through this link to purchase basic essentials that will be shipped directly to their warehouse for quick distribution to the community!

Select "Baby2Baby's Gift Registry Address" when you get to the shipping page so it's sent directly to their warehouse.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/137KWIO6CTHK...

-Team Official

25/01/2021

Some recent Official projects in all their masked glory. We are a production / post production company located in Los Angeles.

See you on set sooner rather than later!

www.weareofficial.com

Some recent Official projects in all their masked glory. We are a production / post production company located in Los Angeles.

See you on set sooner rather than later!

www.weareofficial.com

18/11/2020

Couple frames from a recent spot we did for Blue Cross of Idaho. Appreciated Governor Butch Otter’s hospitality and willingness to work with us!
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Agency: @kernagency
Production Company : @officialwastaken
ECD: @desmondburrows
Agency Producer: Jackie Vidor
Director: Mark Rinehart
DP: Nic McLean
Producer: @summewright
Editor: @sultanavicci
AC: @jamesclower
BTS Photog: Steve Lee

20/05/2020

Looking Forward: A Collaborative Short Film on Life in the Age of Covid-19

A few weeks back, we asked our friends and colleagues to send us a few clips that documented their experience during this pandemic. Excited to share the end result of this global collaboration. We look forward to seeing all of you out in the world soon!!

(Note: Unfortunately, we couldn’t use all of the submitted clips or this would have been over 20 minutes long! That said, a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to contribute).

A few weeks back, we asked our friends and colleagues to send us a few clips that documented their experience during this pandemic. Excited to share the end result…

30/04/2020

PROJECT UPDATE: We have been getting getting beautiful clips from around the globe (couple still frames as a little preview posted here). Thank you to all who have taken the time to document and upload your experiences during this time. It's not too late if you wish to be a part of our project! We begin the edit on Monday May 4th and will be accepting uploads until then. So grab your cameras (iphones are great if you don't have access to other formats)!

Original Project Link: https://www.facebook.com/officialproductions/posts/2684808991641476

SUBMISSION LINK:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/fLptYXlug754OcDzkWsf

ALTERNATE SUBMISSION LINK (if above is not working)
https://www.dropbox.com/request/zPQZAXAL6YK2E6wIffFJ

24/04/2020

PROJECT UPDATE! We received gorgeous submissions yesterday that were shot on iphones. Also received feedback that some of the higher end gear is in storage etc. So please, by all means, feel free to use tools at hand if the bigger guns are out of reach. In the end, it is all about your "eye" and unique POV during this time. Also, reminder to folks outside the US, we would love to see your slice of life in this! We are really looking forward to putting this one together! Thank you for your consideration. Original Project link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222739029685550&set=a.1118785771037&type=3&theater

23/04/2020

To Our Esteemed Friends and Colleagues,

First off, we hope this message finds you and yours safe and healthy!

We are getting a little restless here at Official and have been thinking of ways to create something that uses our medium to express our collective experience during this time.

We have landed on a concept that is quite simple in scope but will capture the myriad of ways we are experiencing this pandemic. However, it is dependent on tapping our global network of filmmakers who own and operate their own equipment. We are looking for high production value imagery that uses your unique skills sets. That said, we've also seen a lot of great footage from iPhones or similar if the larger cameras are out of reach.

We would so love and appreciate it if you could participate!

THE MISSION:
Take whatever camera format you own and capture a single video or limited group of shots (3-5) that captures a single moment in your day that visually expresses your experience during this global pandemic. Upload this shot (or shots) to the provided dropbox link with your full name and location in the file names. Note: We would like live action shots not still photography. Clarification: In regard to a single shot vs multiple, we are absolutely open to multiple shots using varied focal lengths and/or angles on the same scene or "moment". Varied frame rates also fine!

SUBMISSION LINK:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/fLptYXlug754OcDzkWsf

ALTERNATE SUBMISSION LINK (if above is not working)
https://www.dropbox.com/request/zPQZAXAL6YK2E6wIffFJ

We will take these submissions and create a single edited piece that highlights these moments from around the world. Your names and locations will be featured prominently in the final piece.

We purposefully kept this objective broad because we are all experiencing this in our own unique way. You can turn the camera outward on a walk, or choose to turn it inward to give a glimpse into your home life during this time. Here are a few shots that came to mind:

1. Every day around sunset in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA, dozens of people come out with their masks and walk down a specific street. Since they are avoiding contact, they stay clear of the sidewalk and walk down the middle of the street with their families, dogs, etc. Our plan is to set up a camera on a longer lens and shoot down the length of the street so all this activity is compressed in a single frame.

2. Many of you are spending more time with your families. It could simply be a few beautifully composed shots of your family playing a board game, or a partner taking the off time to learn an instrument, preparing a home cooked meal, out on a hike, etc.

3. A local movie theater has replaced its normal movie titles on the marquee with inspiring quotes of perseverance from classic movies

4. In LA, there are plenty of opportunities to capture eerie compositions of freeways devoid of traffic, etc. Any similar shots in your area of the world?

This is all about capturing a single moment that speaks to your experience during this time.

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:
In a world flooded with low resolution zoom conversations and cell phone coverage, we are purposefully asking working professionals who own and operate professional camera formats. Looking for artful compositions, beautiful framing, etc.

THE GOAL:
This is a concept that will show a wide range of slices of life from a global network of filmmakers. It will also function as a clear message that we are all alive, kickin', and eager to hop back into the industry that we know and love.

DEADLINE:
To keep this timely we ask that you submit your shots by May 1st

SUBMISSION IS OPEN TO ALL:
Please forward on to any of your colleagues who you think might be down for the cause. We are particularly interested in international folks!

WE MISS YOU!
Looking forward to collaborating in the near future.

Thank you for your consideration.
-OFFICIAL

16/04/2020

Timeline Photos

22/09/2019

Fun to see some of the still photography get released from our recent Blue Cross "I AM" production in Arizona. Photos by the talented AJ Neste.

12/07/2019

Behold Official LLC offices 2.0. Finally settled into our new digs...just in time for a summer office warming party. Stay tuned!

28/06/2019

Never gets old ...

27/06/2019

Official gettin it done in Sedona .

18/05/2019

It worked! New Official HQ.

02/05/2019

Had the chance to attend a screening of rarely seen Unariun films from deep in the archives. This group was insanely prolific in their filmmaking and used all sorts of sophisticated special effects to tell their stories of interdimensional contact. Whoa. @ Zebulon Café Concert

19/04/2019

New lounge taking shape at the new office. #articlecouch #productionlife #agencylife #atwatervillage #creativedirection

21/03/2019

Food Interrupted Series Teaser

Last year we partnered with Soul Pancake, Participant Media, and Panera to produce a digital series called Food Interrupted. The six episodes placed celebrity chefs with everyday heroes on the frontlines of changing the way we think about food. Today we found out that the series was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award! Congrats to the entire team!

You can check out the whole series on Facebook Watch. Trailer below:

03/01/2019

It was a heckuva year for us. We got to create some great content with some really great people! Looking forward to all the awesome collaborations the new year brings. Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous 2019!

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01/01/2019

OFFICIAL 2018 Highlights Reel

It was a heckuva year for us. We got to create some great content with some really great people! Looking forward to all the awesome collaborations the new year brings. Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous 2019!

This is "OFFICIAL 2018 Highlights Reel" by OFFICIAL on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

31/12/2018

Baby 2 Baby asked us to create the motion graphics for their annual gala (where they raised over 4 million dollars for their organization). If you don't know about them, they provide low-income children ages 0-12 years with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. If you're looking for that end-of-year donation, please consider this charity!
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#baby2baby #goodcause #goodcauses #charity #donate #givingback #nonprofit #fundraise #newyearseve #happynewyear #2019 #welcome2019 #happy2019 #herewego #letsdothis #children #changetheworld #officialwastaken @ 3Labs

25/12/2018

Happy Holidays Friends!!

15/08/2018

Our friends at Baby2Baby are helping low-income school-aged children get back to school with the gear they need. Please consider donating a backpack (amazon link below).

School is back in session for many of the Baby2Baby kids this week, and as always, backpacks are the #1 requested item from the school-aged children Baby2Baby serves. This year, we have received an overwhelming 75,908 backpack requests for the children in our program. You can send a Baby2Baby student Back2School with a new backpack so they feel deserving, dignified and have the confidence to succeed in the classroom this year. Follow this link to help us reach our goal to fulfill each request for a child in need: amzn.to/2P6iL3K

09/05/2018

The Rolling Stones

We made a video to announce the collaboration btwn Selfridges and one of our fave bands. Check out the store / installation if you're in the UK. And check the comments below for some Rolling Stones-themed Dad jokes.

From 14 May - 3 June Selfridges will have a very special shopping experience for you, with a bespoke Rolling Stones installation in their corner shop!

This installation features brand new clothing and accessories, including exclusive collaborations and one-of-a-kind pieces, plus you’ll get the first look at the band’s vinyl only box set! You can watch the historic Havana Moon concert in-store and see a display of hand-picked iconic stage outfits, actually worn by Mick Jagger from the 70s onwards!

30/03/2018

On set at Unbreakable Performance with Ryan Duffy yesterday. Inspiring place to be!

30/03/2018

INTEL InfluencerTable BTS

A little BTS piece from a spot we made for Intel. Motion Control = Good times!

This is "INTEL InfluencerTable BTS" by official on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

13/02/2018

American Airlines Celebrates Music's Biggest Night by Raising 500k Miles For the Elton John Aids Foundation

While we were out in NYC capturing content around UMG's Grammy Weekend festivities, they unveiled their collaboration w/ Alpha Industries & Bravado ( a super-cool bomber jacket). This video we produced tells the story of the jacket's journey to raise miles for Elton John's Aids Foundation.
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8099017/american-airlines-celebrates-grammys-500k-miles-elton-john-aids-fund

American Airlines Celebrates Music's Biggest Night by Raising 500k Miles For the Elton John Aids Foundation 2/12/2018 by Billboard Staff FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME YOUTUBE PRINT COMMENTS Beginning on January 15th in New York City, the world’s largest airline unveiled an exclusive co-branded flight ...

15/11/2017

We loved being able to create some motion graphics for Baby2Baby's annual gala (where they raised $4 Million for children in need). Baby2Baby provides low-income children ages 0-12 years with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves. They primarily focus on LA- area kids, but recently extended to help those in areas affected by this year's hurricanes and fires. If you are considering donating somewhere this holiday season, please check them out. http://baby2baby.org/

Love,
Team Official

15/11/2017

Religion of Sports: Here to Stay

We're singing Mark's praises for his directorial work on the Ep01 S02 of Gautam Chopra's Religion of Sports (trailer below). Tune in to the entire series!

Season 2 kicks off with the fascinating story of soccer team FC Lampedusa. International refugees now living in Hamburg, Germany’s St. Pauli district make up...

06/10/2017

Some BTS from our shoot in Beijing with Chris Lee.

01/08/2017

Bite Into Spice With Jitlada’s Dynamite Spicy Challenge | Itineraries of Taste

We are bubbling with excitement about this collaboration with Bon Appetit, S. Pellegrino, Oglivy, and the Food Innovation Group. OFFICIAL created 20 spots with two award-winning chefs in LA and NY: Ludo Lefebvre and April Bloomfield. From the spiciest bite we’ve ever encountered, to a cavern of cheeses in Beverly Hills, to a special little Japanese knife shop in NYC, we are already hungry (and thirsty) for more. Click around to see a sample platter of the pieces we created. Big cheers, and then some.

Produced by Bennett Barbakow, Mark Rinehart, Matthew Sultan
Directed by Andrew David Watson
Production Managers Fhay Arceo & Nelson Lee
Edited by Heath Belser & Susan Kemp

Produced in Collaboration with Bon Appetit Can you handle the heat? For this Bite Size Guide episode of the S.Pellegrino® Taste Guide featuring Ludo Lefebvre, the influential chef peeks into the kitchen at legendary Thai restaurant Jitlada, where the chile-fueled Dynamite Spicy Challenge is the hott...