Presented by Remy Martin, Season 6 of the Remy Producers Series took place at the infamous Tao night club in Chicago, IL. Finalists from all over the midwest came to show off their best beats in front of a panel of some of hip hop’s most well respected judges. It was a sight to see in one of the most beautiful clubs in the city.

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Jack Boyd Smith Jr. is a new face in the Classic Car collecting community. His passion runs deep, and has led to a rapid accumulation of rare and important automobiles. The JBS Collection is one of a kind. It is a testament to the craftsmanship of the automakers, as well as to Lavine Restorations, who oversee the collection’s restorations, maintenance, and presentability. In June of 2018, we were lucky enough to capture Jack’s story, and show off these amazing automobiles on film.

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Once again, Hilton Honors proves that they have the best perks for their members to take advantage of. Chicago is the true home of actor, poet, and rapper, Common. In honor of his new album Let Love, Hilton Honors members participated in a wine tasting, and listening party hosted at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in downtown Chicago.

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Social media changed the way businesses connect and interact with their customers. It’s more conversational and personal than in any decade prior. Sprout Social is a social media management platform that enables businesses to use the tools that set the standard for today’s social media marketing. I traveled with the Sprout Social team to New York City, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Chicago to meet with today’s top influencers on social media. Each story combined together to show how we are now closer to our audiences than ever before.

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Derek Hough is a big name in the dance world from his inspiring work on Dancing With The Stars and more. While touring the country in 2019, he stopped to teach some of his fans some new moves. These Hilton Honors members redeemed their points to give their daughters an unforgettable experience. Thanks to Live Nation and Hilton Honors for a wonderful production and crew to work with.

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Natives of the West Loop of Chicago, Solo Salon had a vision to grow beyond the walls of their original home since 2006 and become something new. After expanding to Washington Street, they approached me with a goal to share their amazing story, past, present & future. I directed and edited this piece for them to help share their amazing story and family-centric culture with their neighborhood.

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Noah's professional career ended early after injuries impacted his ability to play baseball. Faced with the challenge of living life without baseball, he began to fall apart. In the midst of his struggles, Blood & Ethos played a critical role in finding his purpose in life after his career was over. The Revenant Process was the vehicle to Noah's rebirth.

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Sunbelt Rentals has been an integral partner in making Lollapalooza a success in Chicago for a number of years. The reason is their attention to detail, quality products, and personal touch. Live Nation and C3 Entertainment produced this video that highlights that relationship and gives us a look behind the scenes of Lollapalooza 2017.

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2019 CMT Artist of the Year winner Thomas Rhett loves to golf. These Hilton Honors members redeemed their points to play a round of golf to see how good he really is. Thomas showed off his skills and even gave a few lucky fans some pointers during this excting production.

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Country Artist Frankie Ballard hosts a homecoming concert every year in his hometown of Kalamazoo, MI. In 2016, he invited Mega Country and Live Nation to experience this sold out concert and share it with the world. Frankie also plays guitars made by The Heritage Guitar Company, a small boutique outfit in the former Gibson Guitar factory building. We toured the facility and caught a glimpse of Rock'n'Roll history on film.

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During the preorder launch of The Grid platform, I was contracted to pitch and create a user case story for the product. Alongside TJ Syndram, we crafted a pitch and a spec video to share with The Grid team in under 24 hours. We then took the approved concept and went to work. The result is a stunning video with rich imagery and motion graphics to give life to how The Grid platform will impact small business. 

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Iced coffee is a sketch turned into a short film directed by Stanley Sievers. It was originally written and performed by Michael Aviles and Greg Yates on stage as part of their sketch comedy routine. Filmed on location at the iO Theatre in Chicago, IL.

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Soul City Church was founded in 2010 as has since made its home in the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Through countless stories that they would describe as “Only God” stories, Soul City has been a positive force for good in the neighborhood. As a member of Soul City for the past 6 years, I was happy to help capture some highlights of the celebration and share them with the world.

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