Making Of

Location Spotlight: The Bushwick Starr for Project Jenny, Project Jan

One of director Kathleen Grace's behind-the-scenes secrets is that she has an amazing talent for securing sweet locations for little to no money. And in web video, that skill goes a long way.

The Bushwick Starr was kind enough to help...

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"On the Set" of Lowry's Music Video

Director Kathleen Grace and Production Designer Jessica Trejos decided to paint Kathleen's bedroom to create the look of Lowry's video for "Whiskey." Kathleen sent us these pictures from set, although she laments that she didn't take a before...

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On Set with the Filmmakers

La Strada (on “set” with the filmmakers)

La Strada is one of the best Brooklyn bands you’ll see live. I stumbled upon them one night at Mercury Lounge and became an instant fan.

A few days later, Melissa and I saw them play again in...

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Liberty Island

Why did we take James from La Strada to Liberty Island at 8am on a Sat in 10 degree weather to shoot? 
 
1. Because it works for the concept.

2. Because it’s only a ticket on the ferry. hahaha!

(from left to right: James Craft, Jack Ferry,...
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The Story of Music Videos (So Far)

As a filmmaker, I always wanted to make music videos.

For me, growing up on MTV meant a steady diet of them.  I took them for granted, as if they were a natural part of a musician’s output.

Albums.  Concerts.  Music Videos.

Then, the music...

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