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…
03 Feb Funemployment Behind the Scenes GIF “Joe helps out Adam”
A lot of fun stuff happens behind the scenes of a set. Photographer and GIF extraordinaire, Jason Cates, documents some funny moments through his GIFs.
03 Feb SXSW is coming!
It is crazy to think that 2013 has already come and gone and we are already planning for 2014 SXSW! As the date closes in, startups, artists, and other folks trying to make a statement should consider doing some video blogging. During these two intensive weeks, many of the Moth to Flame members enjoy cavorting around the streets of SXSW, which ranges from Rainey to Downtown to Auditorium Shores and more filming cool sites and sounds. This year will definitely yield some more awesome new videos, Instagram pics, tweets, and more. Staying active is important because more so than…
29 Jan 1-2 PUNCH!!! Countdown: Still 10 months..
…..So three weeks and three trips to Houston later, I’ve got a dress and a Church!!! You have no idea how good it feels to have those 2 VERY important things done this early. I feel like I should get an award for only having to visit one church and 3 dress shops, but I know I got lucky. So I’ll try to keep things in perspective. But lets discuss a few things concerning these 2. #1- THE DRESS: Wedding Dress – Lyceum Galveston Moth to Flame I had looked at dresses online early on and…
07 Jun Funemployment: The First Table Read
Dear Diary, The first table read for Funemployment was both an interesting and pleasant experience. My biggest takeaway is that despite having differing opinions, people still tend to share similar thoughts on parts that do or do not work. buy glass pipes online What surprised me the most is that characters who I had the least emotional attachment to seemed to read the best, while those I had an extreme emotional attachment to did not. I realize that having such an emotional attachment is keeping me from cutting what needs to be cut to make the script…
06 Jun Funemployment: The Start
What is a feature film? By definition it is a film with a full-length running time, these days the golden number for an indie film is around 90-120 minutes. Why is making a feature film so important? To give you an idea, a feature to a filmmaker is like a barmitzvah to a boy. It is what separates the amateurs from the pros. I have been dreaming about making a feature film ever since I started making movies and finally after many years as a filmmaker, I am happy to say I am ready to take the plunge with…
04 Jun Summer, Crowfunding & Event Giveaways, Startups! How We Love Austin.
There’s a lot of sun this time of year and with pool parties, party barges, and summer events galore, wouldn’t you want a company giveaway that’s a little “shady”? Startups around Austin are always trying to give away cool prizes at their events, and with the temperatures rising and the sun being out all hours of the day, what better way to keep your eyes cool with a fresh pair of rubber sunglasses? Moth to Flame works tirelessly around Austin to promote anything from bands, to companies like Uberpong and Beatbox Beverages who have had successful crowdfunding campaigns,...08 Jan Here’s Johnny! COTA interview with host Johnny Walter and Moth to Flame
COTA Formula 1 fanfest from 2013 was one of our fondest memories. What could be better than COTA mixed in with Austin’s heartthrob, Johnny Walter?
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…
11 Jul Cali Blog #9: Graffiti Walls and White Dresses
Vivi and I woke up at a relatively decent hour in the morning, expecting to try and catch the morning light for our graffiti photo shoot. Unfortunately, when Vivi took the dogs out, she came back saying that it was unusually hot outside. To provide a bit of context, in Cali terms, hot means anything greater than mid 70s. In Texas terms, hot means anything above 100. Regardless, my friend Dave wanted to meet up for lunch, so we decided to chill at home and work until then. Vivi made me a wonderful breakfast of cut oats and fruit….