Foundation's Weblog http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com what's your story? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:55:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/bde6f65478fd3e01453a9d450c6e6d72?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png Foundation's Weblog http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com Little Fish Seeks Big Pond http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/little-fish-seeks-big-pond/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/little-fish-seeks-big-pond/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:55:06 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=613 ]]>

Just saw this article on Reel Chicago, (CLICK HERE TO READ), Ruth Ratny interviews filmmaker Ky Dickens (Fish Out of Water). The article discusses Ky’s motives behind this thought provoking film about homosexuality and religion, the unusual though refreshingly unique use of animation throughout the film and the equally unusual way Ky chose to finance her film… by cashing in her IRA!

Ky even gives Foundation a shout out, as she cites that Anna Patel on-lined and assisted with some creative editing, also cutting the trailer. We’ve hugely supported this film from the moment Ky walked through our door! It’s a wonderful message and brilliantly executed. If you haven’t seen the trailer, please check out the link above!

If you want to see the film, it will be playing at the 28th Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival through Nov. 15.

For more details on the film, see fishoutofwaterfilm.com..

Posted in chicago, Events, Film Festivals, foundation, midwest, Pop Culture, Post Production, premiere, Press Release, production, Publicity, reel chicago, staff Tagged: anna patel, chicago, film, fish out of water, gay, homosexual, independent, ky dickens, Post Production, reeling, religion, ruth ratny ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/little-fish-seeks-big-pond/feed/ 0 foundationcontent Time Out Chicago Supports Fish Out… of Water http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/time-out-supports-fish-out-of-water/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/time-out-supports-fish-out-of-water/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:26 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=609 ]]>

This week, Time Out Chicago published an article, as part of their “Things to Do” section, promoting the documentary “Fish Out of Water” by writer/director Ky Dickens.  Our own Anna Patel not only cut the trailer for this bold film but she also onlined, color corrected and provided additional editing to the ending of the film!

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We at Foundation support this humorous and insightful film and are glad to see it getting the recognition it deserves.

So…wanna see it?

The film will be screening on Sunday, November 8th at 5:00 PM at the Music Box Theatre as part of The Reeling Film Fest!!

If you’d like more info on the film, check out their website: http://www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com/

Posted in chicago, Events, film, Film Festivals, foundation, midwest, Pop Culture, Post Production, premiere Tagged: anna patel, chicago, documentary, film festival, fish out of water, foundation content, gay, ky dickens, lesbian, midwest, music box theatre, Post Production, reeling film fest, religion, reviews, time out chicago, trailers ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/time-out-supports-fish-out-of-water/feed/ 0 foundationcontent Picture 1 Catapulting Into Fame http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/catapulting-into-fame/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/catapulting-into-fame/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:10 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=604 ]]>

We’re currently in production on a music video for Elizabeth and the Catapults and their sure to be hit single “Race You”! We couldn’t be more proud to be working with this band, Universal Music Group and Verve Records and are excited about the video launch later this November!

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If you want more information on this awesome band, check out what  daytrotter.com has to say!

And be sure to check out their official website!

Posted in around the office, music, music video, Pop Culture, Press Release, production Tagged: band, daytrotter, debut, elizabeth and the catapults, foundation content, music, music video, news, race you, single, universal music group, verve records ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/catapulting-into-fame/feed/ 0 foundationcontent l_af5d84f95a8e4d88b3511b2263cdcf54 What Can Brown Do For You? http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/please-welcome-aaron-brown/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/please-welcome-aaron-brown/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:35:37 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=585 ]]>

Director Aaron Brown, who has previously worked with Foundation’s Ben Chappell on music videos for Girls and Cass McCombs, has officially joined our team! Most recently, Aaron directed a feature length documentary about current Garage Rock and the thriving DIY music scene across the US. He has also produced pieces for vbs.tv, motherboard.tv and, fans out there will be glad to know, Aaron is currently in pre-production for  “a modern -day mythological musical” with Cass McCombs!

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Brown says of joining Foundation, “I hope to bring a fresh perspective to advertising and give a fashionable and artistic feel to branding. Whenever possible I try to create as much of a collaborative environment as possible, ideas can come from anywhere.”

Posted in around the office, chicago, foundation, midwest, Post Production, Press Release, production, staff Tagged: aaron brown, chicago, content, director, foundation, midwest, new, post, production, staff ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/please-welcome-aaron-brown/feed/ 0 foundationcontent DSC_0289_2 ABC…It’s Easy As…LOL http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/abc-its-easy-as-lol/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/abc-its-easy-as-lol/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:23:39 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=591 ]]>

Today on CNN.com they featured an article on kids using social networks.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/11/02/kids.social.networks/index.html
What do you think? Vote Below!

Posted in foundation, marketing, new media, Pop Culture, social networking, Technology Tagged: children, cnn, content, foundation content, social media, social networking, tweens, web 3.0, web2.0 ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/abc-its-easy-as-lol/feed/ 0 foundationcontent Do You Hear What I Hear? http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/do-you-hear-what-i-hear/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/do-you-hear-what-i-hear/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:27:46 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=578 ]]>

Meet Ryan Prybil… our new IT Specialist and Audio Engineer. What you may not know about Ryan is that beneath his gentle exterior lies a mad genius!!

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With the completion of our brand new audio studio, which Ryan will be heading up, there will be virtually nothing we can’t provide our clients in-house, from concept to completion! Check out the official press release at Shoot Magazine’s publicity wire!

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Check out the free download of music from Urban Outfitters.  It includes two of our favorite bands that we did the music videos for GIRLS and CASS McCOMBS.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp

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Posted in foundation ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/in-good-company/feed/ 0 foundationcontent girls_main GBA32090318_640x480 THE BEAT GOES ON http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/the-beat-goes-on/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/the-beat-goes-on/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:39:37 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=567 ]]>

We had a blast at the Beat Kitchen last night filming some live concert footage for our latest music video RACE YOU by Elizabeth & The Catapults.  Foundation Directors Matt Egan and Ben Chappell had an hour before soundcheck in our studio to work their video magic before heading over to sound check.  The band went on around midnight to a packed house!  Special shout out to the Foundation posse who showed  up to cheer the band on led by the one and only Jamin Clutcher.

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Posted in foundation ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/the-beat-goes-on/feed/ 0 foundationcontent beat kitchen Ben & Aaron (and Matt too) are at it again! http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/ben-aaron-and-matt-too-are-at-it-again/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/ben-aaron-and-matt-too-are-at-it-again/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:56:43 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=560 ]]>

The Foundation crew will be at the Beat Kitchen on  Saturday 10/10 filming footage for a special effects driven music  video for the band ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULTS.

Come on down and check out the band and say hi to us!

http://www.elizabethandthecatapult.com/

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Posted in foundation ]]> http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/ben-aaron-and-matt-too-are-at-it-again/feed/ 0 foundationcontent Groupphoto “Girls” named Best New Artist of the Year in SPIN Magazine http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/girls-named-best-new-artist-of-the-year-in-spin-magazine/ http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/girls-named-best-new-artist-of-the-year-in-spin-magazine/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:32:17 +0000 foundationcontent http://foundationcontent.wordpress.com/?p=551 ]]>

Another shout-out for the band “Girls”.  They were named BEST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR in Spin Magazine this month! Foundation is so proud to have worked with this rising band on some of their music videos and are so happy for their success!

Click the photo below to read the article!

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