A piece of my mind: James Chiu » film

Performance Arts Meets Technology: Miwa Matreyek’s Glorious Visions

James Chiu — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:12:06 +0000

When performance arts meets technology. A magical piece.

Excerpt from TED.com “Using animation, projections and her own moving shadow, Miwa Matreyek performs a gorgeous, meditative piece about inner and outer discovery.”

LG’s short film series – Rui Vieira: Algo De Bom

James Chiu — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:22:44 +0000

The second installment of LG Portugal’s film series based around the concept of “Life’s Good”, directed by Rui Vieira working with the agency, Fullsix. A lovely short story with some interesting editing, brilliant scores and soft warm colour treatement.

Nokia’s Dot.

James Chiu — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:41:48 +0000

W+K’s launch campaign for the Nokia N8 showcases “a number of real-life examples of innovative hacks and modifications folks have devised using Nokia tech. Because it’s not about the technology, it’s what you do with it.”

The latest being the world’s smallest stop-motion animation shot on a Nokia N8 with a microscope attachment. Enjoy the film and be sure to check the making of it.

Russ Chimes – Midnight Club EP

James Chiu — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:48:54 +0000

The final installment of a three part film to promote Russ Chimes‘ debut release: Midnight Club EP has arrived. Directed by Saman Keshavarz (through US production company Mighty8), it’s an action packed story telling piece with some lovely visual treatment.

Credits:

Director: Saman Keshavarz
Writers: Saman Keshavarz, Nate Eggert
Executive producer: Lanette Phillips
Producers: Francis Pollara, Saman Keshavarz, Romson Niega
Associate producers: Nate Eggert, Tom Lee
Cinematographer: Justin Gurnari
Editor: Nate Tam
Production designer: Julie Chen
Stunts: Ken Arata
Graphics: Cosimo Galluzzi
Label: Eye Industries (eyeindustries.com/blog)
Production company: Mighty8 (mighty8.tv)

Momentos – a short film by Nuno Rocha

James Chiu — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:19:07 +0000

A beautiful short film Nuno Rocha wrote and directed for LG Portugal. The concept, “Life’s good” was the main purpose of this work.

MOMENTOS from Nuno Rocha on Vimeo.

Nike kicks off “Write the Future” campaign

James Chiu — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:13:42 +0000

With a brilliant TVC from Alejandro G. Iñarritu working with W+K, Amsterdam. Well done!

Space Monkey = WWF + Leo Burnett + Ben Lee

James Chiu — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:28:46 +0000

A lovely piece of work work from one of our offices. The video is for the World Wildlife Fund campaign featuring “Song for the Divine Mother of the Universe” by Ben Lee.

Space Monkey from Leo Burnett on Vimeo.

Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition Video

James Chiu — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:10:16 +0000

We’ve all heard Temper Trap’s Sweet Disposition a million times, and now Partizan director Daniel Eskils has finally finished up painting this superb video for the song.

Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Directors Cut HD) from Daniel Eskils on Vimeo.

Art & Copy

James Chiu — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:21:21 +0000

Art & Copy is a new film about the world of advertising, directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time. A must watch if you’re over in the states, where as we’ll patiently wait for it in the UK.

Philips Cinema TV 21:9

James Chiu — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:43:38 +0000

Philip’s new cinema TV with a 21:9 aspect ratio, giving you the full experience and vision of the film makers.

Check out the microsite and Adam Berg‘s director’s cut, the direction it has taken reminds me of halo 3′s believe campaign