Chronicling the scandalous sale and relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics NBA team to Oklahoma City. In the modern business of pro sports, no team is safe. Sonics fans were helpless against powerful corporate and political forces, as a perfect storm of lies, greed and ineptitude ripped Seattle’s 41-year team away in 2008. The filmmakers conducted 41 exclusive interviews including Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, George Karl, Wally Walker, Kevin Calabro, Slade Gorton and Sherman Alexie. The Director’s Cut of the film premiered online in 2009 and won a Webby Award for BEST SPORTS FILM in 2010. It was recut for a CNBC national television audience in 2012 and ESPN Classic in 2014.
Sam Now
Two brothers go on a road trip to find their missing mom. But solving the mystery of her disappearance is only the beginning of their story. SAM NOW follows their 25-year quest for answers.
World Premiere at Hot Docs 2022. Winner of 15 Film Festival Awards.
Broadcast premiere on PBS Independent Lens. Streaming on The Criterion Channel.
“Sensitive and surprising… a film whose emotional reality seems to evolve before your eyes…”
– Nicolas Rapold, The New York Times Critic’s Pick
“Remarkable not only for its powerful subject matter and the restrained, intelligent way it examines its key players, but for how it simultaneously reaches the audience and everyone involved in the story… This is one of the year’s best films.”
– Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com
See more at samnowmovie.com
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
A feature documentary on the exceptional life of an all-time mountaineering icon and his groundbreaking influence on the sport. DIRTBAGMOVIE.COM
K2: Siren of the Himalayas
Documenting the adventure, peril and serenity of a group’s attempt to climb the world’s most challenging peak in 2009, on the 100-year anniversary of the landmark 1909 K2 expedition. Shot by director Dave Ohlson and his expedition team in Pakistan, the film follows world class Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience.
K2: Siren of the Himalayas World Premiered as a competition finalist at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in November 2012, followed by its U.S. Premiere at Telluride Mountainfilm and an award-winning international festival run. Domestic Distribution by First Run Features. International Distribution by X-Treme Video.
Something Soon
A music video for “Something Soon” by Car Seat Headrest that serves as the band’s unveiling on Matador Records.
http://www.npr.org/2015/09/01/436340786/songs-we-love-car-seat-headrest-something-soon
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17653-car-seat-headrest-something-soon/
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/car-seat-headrest-something-soon-video
http://www.spin.com/2015/09/car-seat-headrest-matador-something-soon-video-teens-of-style/
BACKFIRE: HOW TO DESTROY A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
A short documentary examining the 1988 Presidential Election Campaign: Bush vs. Dukakis. ESPN Films Presents a 2R Productions / Lucid Visual Media production for FiveThirtyEight.
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/film-how-to-destroy-a-presidential-candidate/
The Ultimate Upset
The Ultimate Upset: Are 16 seeds due?
March Madness is all about the upset: David taking down Goliath and shocking the world. But since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, a No. 16 seed has never defeated a No. 1 seed. According to FiveThirtyEight probability data, we should have seen at least three 16 vs. 1 upsets by now. There have been some close calls, but why hasn’t it happened yet? What are the odds and determining factors? Will we ever see The Ultimate Upset?
ESPN Films presents a 2R Productions / Lucid Visual Media production.
https://abcnews.go.com/fivethirtyeight/video/ultimate-upset-16-seeds-due-56175521
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/a-no-16-seed-will-win-but-dont-bet-on-it/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6649824
The Finish Line
78-year-old Bill Iffrig was thrust into the national spotlight after the Boston Marathon attacks. One year later, he talks about his journey.
Produced with Sports On Earth.
Named an Official Honoree in the Sports category at the 19th Annual Webby Awards.
Mr. Irrelevant
A short documentary exploring the fates of three men branded “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final pick of the NFL draft.
Produced with Sports On Earth.
Named an Official Honoree in the Sports category at the 18th Annual Webby Awards.
FINDING THEIR VOICE
Watch FINDING THEIR VOICE on the official Seahawks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn0JXvdieNs
In this episode of SEAHAWKS STORIES, we learn about the current voice of the Seahawks and former wide receiver Steve Raible. Learn about Raible’s role on the 1976 expansion team, his transition to broadcasting and why he shaved off his legendary mustache.
Watch more SEAHAWKS STORIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVcMIZKZIzjO6CEdrGoaT2UZOsqgkuBz
THE STARTING FIVE
Watch THE STARTING FIVE on the official Seahawks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXQ4XIbdZ_c
In this episode of SEAHAWKS STORIES, The Starting Five offensive lineman from the Seattle Seahawks 2005 season sit down over a meal to talk about some of their favorite stories during their time together. Join Seahawks legends Walter Jones, Steve Hutchinson, Robbie Tobeck, Chris Gray and Sean Locklear.
Watch more SEAHAWKS STORIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVcMIZKZIzjO6CEdrGoaT2UZOsqgkuBz
Breaking the Ice
A short documentary on the groundbreaking 1988 Jamaican bobsled team. What you know from Cool Runnings is wrong.
Produced with Sports On Earth.
Mackie Driven Artists
A 12-episode series of mini-documentaries on influential DJs and producers including DJ Livia, Talib Kweli, DJ Irie, DJ Shacia Payne and Commissioner Gordon Williams. Filmed at DJ Expo.
Ls Up
Official music video for “Ls Up” by SPAC3MAN and Jake One. Shot on location at MoPop / Experience Music Project in Seattle.
SRM V-Class
A commercial for the Mackie SRM V-Class speakers.
SRM FLEX
Ad for the Mackie SRM Flex portable PA. Starring Whitney Lyman and Cedric Walker.
ProFX Series
An ad for the new Mackie ProFXv3 Series Mixers.
MC Series
Ad campaign for Mackie MC Series Headphones.
Starring Isabella Du Graf and Upe Moore.
Filmed on location at Bear Creek Studio in Woodinville, WA.
Mackie Professional Series
A commercial for the Mackie Professional Series In-Ear Monitors starring Naked Giants.
Shot on location at The Crocodile in Seattle.
FreePlay II
Commercials for the Mackie FreePlay Series:
THUMP
A 30-second commercial for Mackie THUMP speaker system. Show us your moves.
Ballard SeafoodFest
Mackie and EAW rock the Ballard SeafoodFest, a 42-year tradition in Seattle!
http://mackie.com
Skype Bicymple
Proof that manufacturing in America is alive and well: Washington’s two-man Bellingham startup, Bicymple. They’ve created an innovative new bicycle and founded a company around it. Discover how they use free Skype group video calling to stay efficient, build relationships worldwide and keep the orders rolling in.
Wear Orange Seattle
Videos of the 2019 Seattle rally for Wear Orange and the Alliance for Gun Responsibility.
wearorange.org
Lucid Visual Media
Creative production in Seattle.