Valley Seeds - Astound Rye Grass - Monster & Bear Film and Video Production

Valley Seeds

Astound Rye Grass TVC - Directed By SARAH HICKEY

Credits

Agency:

10 Feet Tall

Producer:

Director:

1st AD:

Cinematographer:

JOSH MITCHELL-FREY

Costume Stylist:

Melinda Cluer

Hair & Makeup Artist:

Amanda Lissant-Clayton

Sound Recordist:

Abramo Peghini

Editor:

Colourist:

Behind the scenes

Have you been to @reelgoodau before? If yes, you know what a hoot it is - a full day of world-class shorts, intermittent trips to the bar, and rooftop fun times. If not, well, better late than never. We’re very proud to be helping bring the 2021 festival to you, and tickets are now on sale via www.rgff.com.au.We don’t need to sell it to you - check out the program. It’ll sell itself. And tickets are $5 cheaper if you use the promo code REELKEEN by midnight tonight.Capacity is limited so get in early. And be sure to get tickets to the official rooftop after party too. See you on March the 20th at @lidocinemas xx

Up next in our #meettheteam series is our seasoned producer @jessicagalea. Jessica has been with us a few years now and has worked with us on an extensive array of projects - from narrative series, TVCs, documentaries and social media content.Some of her clients have included @beyondblueofficial, @defeatdiabetesau, @disney @kidsafeaus and @deakinuniversity to name a few. Off the clock, she’s also produced some amazing music videos too (for the likes of @theauntydonnagallery @sexontoastmusic @getitkye @deadletterinsta and @confidenceman_)

Annnnd maybe a few more. @nimbleaustralia @genero @cyclone_creative @rainfuller @alfieflemishgiant 🧡
📸 by @shannynhiggins

A few gorgeous BTS snaps of our new TVC shoot for @nimbleaustralia in conjunction with @cyclone_creative and @genero starring @rainfuller and @alfieflemishgiant 🧡 Great work by the whole team on this one! Gorgeous piccies by @shannynhiggins 🖤

Loved bringing the concept to life for this @aflwomens TVC. So much fun, and definitely designed to get the footy fans pumped. Well done crew!Director: @sabotage.distance
Producer: @morethanfilm
AD/PA: @angiefrangipani
Director of Photography: @stumannion
Camera Assistant: @arabianshampoo
Editor/Gradist: @s.k.mccarthy
Composer: Amanda Brown
Sound Mix: Mark Farrow
Voice-Over: @alinta

Welcome to 2021 people! There is a huge buzz at the office as we throw ourselves into a new year, and plenty of projects on the go! A lot of exciting things going on in both the commercial and narrative side of the business. Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of a voiceover session we had the pleasure of doing to kickstart an animation series we’re working on. Always a pleasure @itsnatbond @dave_thorno @samuelhuntergalloway @troytopia @wickstudios

One last one before Christmas in our animated Meet The Team series. This is our Creative Director @sarahhickey.tv. Swipe right to find out more about the final M&B founder (a.k.a. @glittertearsmusic, a.k.a. Crazy cat lady). ➡️🎥

In order of most optimistic to most “concentratey”, here are the faces of the lovely humans who helped us to write an epic season of episodes for new comedy series “The Followers”, thanks to the support of @screenaustralia. 2020 hasn’t been allll bad 😈

A few sneaky snaps by @taylanceylan behind the scenes of our latest spot for Bistro Blinds, directed by @carljsorheim, featuring sass from @jessicagalea, intense focus from @shannynhiggins and a brewing bromance from @joshmitchellfrey 😜

Next up in our Meet The Team series is our Head of Postproduction Ryan Bird. He’s a bit too cool for the gram, but not too cool for Star Wars and Video Games 😜

Feels great to be back! Lots of simultaneous shoots on the go at the moment, and glad to see the weather putting on a show for this exterior shoot yesterday. 🙌

Hiring. Again :)Are you a seasoned film/content producer with experience in commercial film production? Agency experience a plus! Then Monster & Bear are looking for you to join our team in 2021! Initially on contract, with the intention of full-time for the right applicant.Salary negotiable for the right applicant and based on skill level. To express interest, please send CV and cover letter to jobs@monsterandbear.com.au

Swipe right to learn more about @joshmitchellfrey 🎥 ➡️
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It’s been a long year, and somehow our team has GROWN. So, in the name of growth - personally and as a team - we’ll be trickling out some cute little ‘Meet The Team’ loops so you can get to know us... some old faces, some new. All wiser for having survived a pandemic together.
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#meettheteam #bts #behindthescenes #filmlife #setlife #agency #agencylife #3d #3danimation #graphicdesign #2020 #2021 #cinematography #cinematographer

Some gorgeous stills from our ‘Be Ready’ campaign with @deakinuniversity.Agency: @bmfaustralia
Producer: @morethanfilm
Director: @sarahhickey.tv (standing in last-minute for Sarah-Jane Woulahan who was in a lockdown hotspot)
Cinematographer: @tj_chpmn (standing in for Josh Mitchell-Frey who was also in a hotspot)
1st AD: @madelineclairefrench
1st AC: @taylanceylan
Gaffer: @andrew.lock.545
Sound Recordist: @assumption_audio
Editor/Colourist: @s.k.mccarthy

Massive shoutout to our designer @jennyzdesign who helped us pull together our Iso-Cray doco with these gorgeous and relatable illustrations of different isolated characters.Which one can you relate to? Or perhaps reminds you of someone you know?

Felt cute. Won't delete later. Watch the full video in our story!It's no secret that we've shifted some of our focus to offer more animation and post-production services while production services are juggling restrictions. So we put together this cute little thang to give you a little bit of insight into how we work.Sound like fun? It definitely is. When it comes to animation, the world is (perhaps a little literally in this case) our oyster.Been considering getting an animation done? Hit us up!
hello@monsterandbear.com.au

#Repost @beyondblueofficial. A powerful series of remote interviews conducted for World Suicide Prevention Day (Today, along with R U OK Day). There’s braveness one vulnerability. And there’s no shame in reaching out for help x Stay safe out there.Directed/interviewed by @sabotage.distance
Produced by @jessicagalea
Editor: @s.k.mccarthy
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This post contains video content that might be distressing for some viewers. It features real people’s stories about suicide.Each day in Australia, more than eight people die by suicide. Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we’re sharing the stories of eight people who found a way through. These stories offer a message of hope to anyone finding it difficult to cope – showing that suicidal thoughts can pass and that seeking support is a crucial step towards recovery.For those of us worried someone we know is thinking about suicide, these stories remind us that asking them about it directly could be a life-changing conversation. If someone tells you they’re thinking about suicide, just be there for them: listen to them without judgement, validate how they’re feeling, reassure them that the pain can pass, and connect them with support. You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference – learn more at beyondblue.org.au/WSPD, or visit the link in our bio.If you’re feeling distressed or overwhelmed, our mental health professionals are available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or at beyondblue.org.au/getsupport for email (responses within 24 hours). For immediate support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, always call triple zero (000).Keep an eye out on our social media channels over the next few weeks, as we take a closer look at each of the stories featured in this video.

Yep. It’s official. We’ve all gone #isocray! But what is iso-cray? Well, it’s “a form of delirium, or coping mechanism developed by the people of Melbourne in Stage 4 lockdown”. We’re sure many of you can relate.If you haven’t caught it yet, here’s a very small glimpse of our 10-minute doco on what it’s really feeling like for Melburnians in lockdown at the moment. Link in bio, watch via story, or just head to monsterandbear.com.au to check it out there!

Gonna keep it loose-as-a-goose for now, but let's just say we'll be springing our little Melbourne-In-Iso doco soon. Very soon. Like, maybe tomorrow soon. But who's to say? What day is it even? What even is life? Or time?Thanks so much to everyone who contributed to our little movement. We've loved getting to know you and hearing your stories #isocray

Very proud of the end result of this last-minute shoot during Stage 3 filming restrictions. Shot at @monsterandbearstudios, it was a pleasure to work with @bmfaustralia on this one, and to interview @ezimagbegor about the importance of feeling ‘Rwady For Whatever Comes Next’. See full video on our website via link in bio.CREDITS
Director: @sabotage.distance
Producer: @morethanfilm
Production Manager: @madelineclairefrench
Cinematographer: @joshmitchellfrey
Camera Assistant: @taylanceylan
Sound Recordist: @a_bra_mo
Editor/Colourist: @s.k.mccarthy

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