Tag: Film

A Transformative Experience at the IOA Celebration

Written by Jon Abrahams on February 6, 2015. Posted in Advertising, Blog, Photography, Publicity.

You walk through a set of doors to find people lounging on beds, servers carting around cheese and prosecco, and a kilted host anxious to make your acquaintance. No, it’s not the plot to our new Roman/Scot film. It’s the 6th Annual Instruments of Art (IOA) Celebration & Auction, and we were front and center to capture it all.

The IOA Celebration was hosted by Tidewater Arts Outreach (TAO), a local nonprofit dedicated to sharing the joy and healing power of the arts with people who have special needs and are isolated from society. Proceeds from the event benefitted TAO and their 8th Annual Sea Level Singer /Songwriter Festival, coming in April 2015.

Live jazz music tickled our ears as we maneuvered through the stunning instruments that lined the tables, transformed into each artist’s unique vision.

After a silent auction of the pieces, it was time for the real fun to begin with a live auction!

By the end of the night, the event had raised thousands of dollars, thanks in large part to our hosts at Decorum Furniture.

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Celebrating Mike Evans, “The Ultimate ‘Possibilist'”

Written by Jon Abrahams on December 29, 2014. Posted in Advertising, Blog, Film & Video.

This December, the folks at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company (HEWV) took a moment to celebrate the career of beloved founder Mike Evans. A narrative tribute was the highlight of the celebration, featuring several of the company’s employees and clients nation-wide.

Deborah Marquardt, Hanbury Evans public relations director, said Evans continues to be the quintessential leader. “I’ve come to believe the impossible things because Mike is the ultimate ‘possibilist,’” she said.

The Jpixx video crew visited the Hanbury Evans office to help capture employees’ favorite moments with Evans that inspire the rest of his team to believe in themselves and put forth their best effort. Of course we couldn’t have done it without the help of our assistant Jerry, a handy cellophane prop who contentedly watched with a bagel by his side.

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Giving Thanks for the Wins

Written by Jon Abrahams on November 27, 2014. Posted in Blog, Feature, Film & Video, Music.

With Thanksgiving upon us, it seems appropriate to show appreciation for our latest achievement here at Jpixx. Last Thursday, the Phoebus Film Club Series honored us with the “Best in Show” title for our film “Blackwind.”

The music video first gained recognition as an entry to the Genero.tv Music Video Competition, where the artist Patrick Watson selected us as finalists.

This time, we came home with the gold.

Contestants from all across Hampton Roads entered their work for submissions, but only 7 projects were selected to be shown at the evening of local film. Jpixx was honored to have all three of its submissions selected for viewing, including “In Captivity” and “The Alcoholic.”

The other participants included Brett Lewis with his film “Operation Smile”; Chip Johnson with “Tandem”; FiftyOneFifteenProductions with “Fatal Games”; and Tyler Rhodes with “Evolution.”

At the end of the screenings, audience members cast their votes as the directors eagerly waited to see who would win best short.

The second place winner was announced leaving a hush as we waited to hear who would walk away as the ~~champion of the world~~ night’s winner!

Upon winning for “Blackwind,” Jon gave a lovely acceptance speech and received a gleaming trophy along with a gift certificate for two at a local Hampton restaurant. #winning

Of course, there’s more thanks to be given. First, we’re thankful for family.

Extended family.

And extended-extended family — our clients and fans that drive us to do our best each and every day.

To view the winning submission, “Blackwind,” click the video below. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for more updates and wins.

Behind the Scenes of “Nearsighted” Project Greenlight Shoot

Written by Jon Abrahams on August 8, 2014. Posted in Advertising, Blog, Film & Video, Other, Photography.

We’re wrapping up with Project Greenlight and hope you’ll consider becoming a judge so you can vote on the best videos (AKA our “Nearsighted”)!

Our full day of shooting began with most of the cast meeting at Jpixx headquarters for the “Nearsighted” Project Greenlight shoot at 9am on August 2nd. Props and equipment were gathered by our crew, while hair, make-up, and wardrobe transformed our wonderful cast.

We headed over to Central 111 and, in no time, armed with fake mixed drinks, go-go dancers, a drag queen, and extra club-goers, filming began. The club was bumping by noon! We partied until the club opened at 4pm. Check out the amazing and gorgeous cast/crew below!

Our hard-working intern, Chandler, caught some Zzzz’s while we waited for night to fall.

The evening was met with a lot of rain and patience. After filming the front entrance scene, the entire cast and crew headed through a packed and provocatively dressed crowd, to the back entrance of the club. (no we didn’t get pictures of that). Somewhere around midnight, we all huddled under umbrellas and our hatchback lids to eat Brothers Pizza, which for some reason was the best tasting pizza we had ever eaten.

We have to give a huge THANK YOU to our umbrella holders and all who persevered through the entire shoot until the final crew shot was taken at 2:15am! Side note – Jon got to be the FIRST person young Morgan Bruce drove with outside of her family (learning permit). Woohooo!!!

You guys all rock! Thanks for coming together to put together this wonderful film!

In Captivity – Behind The Scenes

Written by Jon Abrahams on August 26, 2011. Posted in Blog, Film & Video, Photography.

From Behind The Scenes, posted by on 3/12/2012 (Showing 16 of 34 items)

“Special thanks to Hello Katie B Photo for taking stills in addition to running sound and to Jim McCullough for grabbing some shots as well (even though he should have been working on special effects :)”