19 Feb Who Should Watch Funemployment?
When we wrote Funemployment, team Moth to Flame had a specific audience in mind. We wanted to tell the story of startups. To be a part of a startup takes incredible courage and tenacity. Recently, startups have gained significant publicity due to successes from companies such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and more, but prior to their glorification, startups and small businesses have always been, in our opinion, the building blocks of the American economy. Not only did we want to showcase startups, we wanted to showcase Austin, a unique place that we have come to love. Never Give...17 Feb Funemployment Cast & Crew Wrap Party + Official Trailer Debut
After months of hard work, the cast & crew of Funemployment finally got together for the epic wrap party to watch the debut of the trailer. In the spirit of Funemployment, we decided to host the wrap party at a local Austin co-working space, Chicon Collective. With a super bad ass projector, this was the first time I had seen the trailer on such a large screen. I was watching a real movie! Yes, I cried. Several times. There was delicious home cooked foods (whoever brought the short ribs… I love you), desserts, and drinks. My friend, Daran Herrman…
04 Feb Essential Oliver Brand Launch Party with Moth to Flame
One of the coolest things about doing what you love is that you get to film and meet other people who are just as passionate about what they do. This past weekend, Moth to Flame stopped by the Essential Oliver brand launch party, held at Delta Millworks. Essential Oliver is a vintage lifestyle brand specializing in high craftsmanship clothing. Besides the awesome new looks, our favorite part about the party was meeting all of the sponsoring brands and companies. Along the lines of our theme of Funemployment, Moth to Flame talked to many local brands ranging from coffee to…
17 Sep Tips on how to Start a Production Company or Any Business Really…
When starting off with any new idea or venture, one feels a mixture of emotions, both excitement and fear. Both of these emotions can drive us closer or further away from our goals. Too much excitement and we forget to slow down and build a strong foundation for our dreams. Too much fear and we tend to doubt our own abilities. People often ask me what it takes to start a company like Moth to Flame. My answer is always, I have no clue, I just did it. Sometimes we must learn to accept that the future does not…
20 Aug How to Have a Successful Kickstarter Campaign?
Having produced several successful Kickstarter campaigns, and by successful I mean Kickstarters that reached their funding goals, many people have asked me what it takes to have a good Kickstarter video. Here are my thoughts. Making a good kickstarter video and campaign requires more than just a good camera. It takes a lot of planning, structuring, and good business sense. In my opinion, having no video is better than having a video if a company is unwilling or unable to spend the investment on quality. Why? Often times, a Kickstarter video is a company’s first impression to…
06 Aug What is Balance?
Balance. I often wonder whether this is a real word or a word designed to make me feel dissatisfied with whatever situation I am in. As a business owner and creative, I find myself constantly chasing this so called state of being. What is balance and how do I get there? writing essay For me, balance is the ability to survive financially, yet still be able to do what I enjoy doing, and find time for myself. You may think, well if you are making movies you are doing exactly what you enjoy doing. There is a big…
03 Jul Cali Blog #1: Train Rides and Small Businesses
The plus side of running your own production company, or any kind of small business, is that you are never bored. The negative side about running your own business is that you are busy 24-7 and rarely have time to sit and reflect. As a result, on the rare occasion that I do get to travel and take a nice vacation, I like blogging because it helps me collect and summarize my thoughts. make penis bigger First random thought: Though I am constantly struggling to find balance in this chaotic, whirlwind of an entrepreneurial lifestyle, life could not be…
28 Jun Patron on Ice
The Patrón Social Club is one of the coolest venues that Moth to Flame recently had an opportunity to be a part… great food, drinks, and people. The biggest highlight of the day was getting to meet John Paul Dejoria himself, the founder of both Paul Mitchell products as well as Patrón. I have both heard the brand included in so many movies and hip-hop rap songs, and have definitely had a chance to have a drink or two (or three), but never imagined that I would have the chance to take a shot with JP himself. What a super…
26 Jun Moth to Flame Hearts Pong and Small Businesses
Being a small business ourselves, Moth to Flame loves to support other small businesses as well. We understand that one of the biggest challenges of a small business is sustainability and cash flow. As a result, Moth to Flame has invested in a few companies through designing and launching their kickstarter projects, from both the film production as well as the overall business model. Our recent project with David Lowe, the founder of Origin of Cool, involves their new product “Überpong“. Watch the behind the scenes to see what the buzz is about and stay tuned for the Origin of…
18 Mar SXSW 2012 Part II
More SXSW fun… what companies did we visit today? Find out here!