Scraper Bike

Views: 2729

Crew: Spencer Fortin, Robb Silverstein, Chris Liong, Forrest Johnson

Music video for Scraper Bike by the Trunk Boiz. Keep your eyes out next time you roll down International. If the traffic stops, and the jams start, you might just see someone cruisin on their scraper bike, their scraper bike, their scraper bike...

Hitman

Views: 2625

Crew: Cosmo Rettig, Sam Harold, Brandon Moss

Opening sequence for Hitman, a 1970's revival series starring Sam Harrold. At least, we hope it will be revived... especially if this montage is any indication of quality.

My Regret

Views: 2359

Crew: Ben Derish, Scott Stokes

Classic. Refined. Artistic. Production value shines on this music video for the song My Regret by Banky W.

Shuffle It!

Views: 2319

Crew: Lukas Mondoux, Philip Gonzales, Jordan Thompson, Nick Simonelli-Green

What is everybody looking at? Oh wait, it's a...

Mr. Sparkle

Views: 2102

Crew: Richard Zhu, Caleb Glickman, Loring Barker,

Simpsons fans rejoice. It's a good thing Richard is making fun of himself. A funny, if not slightly inappropriate commercial for Mr. Sparkle cleaner.

Diablo 2

Views: 2081

Crew: Aaron Petrik, Sam Bruns, Ilia Slabodkin, Jack Betterley-Kohn

Classic video game spot for Diablo 2. Furry Barbarian Rampages Peaceful Village. Get the full story here...

Vaudeville Ninja

Views: 1888

Crew: Scott Hannon, Lucky Gesher, Marit Markowitz, Fred Watts, Brian Nelson

This is brilliant... part blood, part camp. There's a problem in Vaudeville, and the ninja arrives just in time. Contains some violence.

DES

Views: 1858

Crew: Cosmo Rettig, Eric Fischer, Isaiah Allekotte, Ross Millar

A visually stunning piece that served as a framework upon which to study different motion graphic techniques in Adobe After Effects 6.5 Pro.

Monkey Business

Views: 1848

Crew: Mark Anders, Josh Jordan, Jon Sandberg, Adam Louie

Even if you aren't familiar with subchronotronic nets, this action-packed scifi tale will keep you glued to your seat. Hang on tight... when there's a monkey at the helm, you never know what (or when) comes next.

The Pinballa

Views: 1804

Crew: Jon Sandberg, Josh Jordan, Mark Anders, Adam Louie

There's addiction. And then there's ADDICTION. Either this montage is a bit overdramatic, or John really needs to find a new hobby. Or, at very least, kick his pinball addiction.

Uncomfortable

Views: 1783

Crew: Cosmo Rettig

Milo's passion is for drawing. His father's passion is for business. As the two clash, Milo becomes increasingly withdrawn and finally hits rock bottom. Second feature-length from Cosmo. Contains violence and strong language.

Don't Stop Believing

Views: 1369

Crew: Amaya Fernandez, Patrick Delaney, Phill Peterson

I was just about to accept the fact that today's teenagers will never experience the angst and hope of the 80's... the John Hughes films, the Miami Vice, the Journey. Oh, the Journey... Never has a music video offered such hope for a new generation.

PSP

Views: 1228

Crew: Amin Heydari, Amanda Wong, Bryan Ma, Philip Chang

Kevin wakes up and gets ready to meet his friend at a cafe. It's hard to tell whether his Play Station Portable is helping him get there quicker or slowing him down. Very clever commercial spot for PSP. Great special effects.

A1 Steak Sauce

Views: 965

Crew: Ian Allen, Daniel Cohen, Gabe Thomas, Sean Smith

A bathroom patron makes a surprising discovery. This commercial spot for A1 sets a new standard for location filming. Classic.

Levis Jeans

Views: 919

Crew: Ben Pennel, Geoffrey Class, Ian Schmidt

Lot's of preproduction went into this well-made commercial for Levis Jeans. Great directing. Great camera work. Total pro job.

Cookie Time

Views: 887

Crew: Ian Allen, Daniel Cohen, Sean Smith, Gabe Thomas

Leave it to the masterminds behind the A1 Steak Sauce commercial to come up with something as elaborate and well-directed as this. Tall Bob is my favorite part. Ain't nothing gonna get between Gabe and his cookie.

It Ain't Easy Being Grey

Views: 824

Crew: Cosmo Rettig

Mr. Robot is having a bad day. that is, until the Freshmaker come to the rescue. Commercial spot for Mentos brand candies.

You Smell Like AXE!!!!

Views: 759

Crew: Maya Pisciotto, Kamal Gammache-Mansour, Natalia Pinto, Mike Gaunt

If there really can be too much of a good thing, Kevin doesn't know it. Armed with 230cc of aerosol and some confidence, he sets out to woo the ladies. Oh yeah...

You're Not That Special

Views: 711

Crew: Bryan Shen, David O'Keefe

The original classic. Features really nice skating by David O'Keefe.

Pride of Albany

Views: 687

Crew: Riley Soloner, Dan Mullaney, Marco Janoski, Ben Sandberg

Riley, our town cynic, has new beef with AHS. This time he goes after our lack of school spirit with a vengeance. Watch as Riley sets out to break the boys basketball all-time attendance record.

Gatorade

Views: 669

Crew: Robert Phung, Greg Mayer, Kevin Kim, Desmond Ingram

Do you have break dancing in you? Do you have football in you? Do you have wrestling in you? Do you have Gatorade in you?

East Harbor

Views: 669

Crew: Chris Cheasty, Mia Kleven, Emiline Riby

"Far from prep school..." Little Julie Pirkle, sheltered and innocent, finally gets a taste of the real world after family circumstances force her to enroll in one of the toughest high schools around. Addiction. Stress. Love. Hate. Catch it all on the new season of East Harbor.

BART

Views: 646

Crew: Barnaby Lee, Amin Heydari, Steven Mithamo, Johnny Cao

Commercial spot for Bay Area Rapid Transit. The service might stop at midnight, but no one will be able to complain about the quality of this PR campaign...

Double Bubble

Views: 639

Crew: Julie Pirkle, Kevin Ma, Anna Reutinger, Olivia Notter

When you really love something, you'll do anything to keep it around. Check out the great choreography and great camera work in this spot for Double Bubble gum.

Small Children on Bikes

Views: 625

Crew: Krystalline Armendariz, Spencer Swanson, Parwaiz Razban, Greg Armstrong

Strapping your child to a 16cc motocross bike and launching him into the air is only slightly more dangerous than walking him across the street. If you don't believe us, just watch this doc.

Apples To Apples

Views: 622

Crew: Marc Kim, Brian Shea, Mike Gaunt, Maya Pisciotto

Check out the attention to detail in this classic film noir. They got black and white. They got creepy music. They got murder. They've got mystery. They got short socks...

Big Stupid Blond White Zombie Clones

Views: 605

Crew: Ian Allen, Daniel Cohen, Sean Smith, Gabe Thomas

A secret Russian lab unleashes it project in the most unsuspecting of places. Watch as the citizens of quaint little Albany rush to combat global terror. This time the mission really will be accomplished. But which one?

Problems and Solutions

Views: 604

Crew: Cosmo Rettig, Isaiah Allekote, Seth Caplan

Albany High School is a dangerous place. But this public service anouncement will help everyone have a safe, happy high school experience.

Four Page Letter

Views: 600

Crew: Nicole Deetz, Drew Southern, Tiara Robinson, Kamran Hazrati

Music video for the song Four Page Letter by the artist Aalyiah.

1-800-HOT-TUBS

Views: 591

Crew: Darrell Rossman, David Oppelt, Steven Burleigh, Cassondra Nieters

No one likes David. His friends pick on him. Girls ignore him. What he needs is a plan, and 1-800-HOT-TUBS might just be able to help...

BART Police

Views: 577

Crew: Tyler Zupan, Mia Ragent, Marco Janoski, Ben Sandberg

The few, the proud, the brave... Everyone knows BART police are 'real' police. But this commercial goes beyond rumor and heresy to discover the truth. In this 30-second spot, we see first-hand what it really takes to be elite.

DDR

Views: 574

Crew: Anna Reutinger, Will Provost, Kevin Kim, Cole Abrahamson

You know the idea for this hip-hop montage must have been really good to convince Keegan to go out in public dressed as Richard Simmons. And, I'm happy to say, the end result really is that good. Classic.

The Meeting

Views: 568

Crew: Cosmo Rettig, Nico Sala, Brendan Irvine-Broque

Unfinished. But an awesome, fast-paced beginning. A triple-shot delivery from Nico, Cosmo, and Brendan. Check the After Effects, yo.

Kicks, brother

Views: 566

Crew: Sam Cline-Webb, Kevin Randeni, Kevin Karera, Ari Colby

A perfect, subtle commercial spot for Nike Jordans. A textbook example of product placement with a tasteful eye.

Sneakers

Views: 550

Crew: Amin Heyadari, Amanda Wong, Bryan Ma, Philip Chang

What could possible make Phil burn through his entire life savings so fast? Women? Multiple women? Or maybe...

Carma

Views: 545

Crew: Cosmo Rettig, Nick Thurston, Sam Harold, Brandon Moss

First full-length script from Cosmo. An accident triggers a series of friendship-testing events. A linear lesson in fate and consequence. Contains violence and strong language.

Color Your World

Views: 543

Crew: Nico Sala, Isaiah Allekotte, Gordon Yeung, Adam Barkow, Victor Rallo-Joyner

Beautiful commercial spot for Skittles brand candy.

Muay Thai

Views: 539

Crew: Junna Murakawa, Pam Sala, Sam Kessell, Eldon Lau

Chansadeth "Cheetah" Chanthanao started a Muay Thai gym in the East Bay Area. Hear about his company, fighting style, and life philosophy. Introducing Ra Karma Young, one of the preeminent fighters in the U.S.

Hop Skippity Jump

Views: 537

Crew: Mark Anders, Adam Louie, Jon Sandberg, Josh Jordan

Man... Mark had no idea he was so popular with the boys. In this fast-paced spot for Skippy brand peanut butter, Mark's hope for a clean getaway is foiled the second he steps out of the shower.

Best Ever

Views: 527

Crew: Kevin Shea, Riley Soloner, Dan Mullaney, Zach Lewis

In this commercial spot for Monster.com, Riley experiences ridiculously good fortune, despite his lack of employment. Of course, the subterfuge doesn't really hold 'cause we all know Riley has at least a few enemies in this school.

You're Not That Special, 2

Views: 521

Crew: Bryan Shen, David O'Keefe, Marc Souza, Daniel Jackson, OMR

Second skate video from Mr. Shen. Featuring David, Daniel, Marc, OMR, Bryan, and some guy that falls a lot.

Gatorade Commercial

Views: 518

Crew: Armani Scott, Justin Guerra, Eduardo Perez-Vasquez

Camera work and directing shine in this Gatorade spot. Armani, you might want to DRINK that Gatorade... You're going to need all the help you can get teaming up against Justin and his thug teammates.

Super Soaker XXXL-5000

Views: 517

Crew: Gabe Moncayo, Steven Oey, Andrew Bender, Ernest Hearn

Gabe looks a bit worried. Maybe it's because he just messed with Ernest and his XL Soaker. Either way, it looks like Gabe's days of egocentric bullying are all washed up.

Freak Dancing

Views: 516

Crew: Ben Pennell, Ian Schmidt, Geoffrey Class

2008-2009 will forever be known as the year of the freak dancing debate. Is it sexual harassment? Should it be banned? Toned down? This doc touches the surface of a very complex topic.

Bay of the Dead

Views: 508

Crew: Eric Beeson, Will Kasten, Sam Crowley, Ian Burke

One after another, the citizens of Albany are turned into Zombies. But one small band of brothers rises up to fight back. These braves souls navigate obstacles and criss-cross town in a heroic battle for justice and the containment of blood.

Califoolya-- Caution Tape

Views: 506

Crew: Donny Phelps, Jermayne Slaughter, Jeremy Jenkins

If you don't have the new album yet, this commercial spot will make you want it. Too bad Califoolya entered retirement in 2004.

The Switch

Views: 506

Crew: Graeme Agate, Evan Schumacher, Spencer McNamara, John Schmidt

An exercise in camera work and post-production editing. This dialogue-free thriller starts with a mysterious event, a case of mistaken identity. A chase scene ensues, with stunts, parkour, and some really nice photography.

Personal Bubbles

Views: 499

Crew: Emma Cohen-Westbrooke, RIley Soloner, Bethany Cullinen, Leah Linden

Mockumentary extravaganza! Christopher Guest has nothing on this heart-warming profile of internationally-recognized bubble scientist Eugene Norman.

Death Squared

Views: 495

Crew: Ben Pennell, Ian Schmidt, Geoff Class

Trailer for the soon-to-be-released, already-a-cult-classic-even-though-it-isn't-released film Death Squared. Watch Ben go from skinny nobody, to hulking chick-magnet on a hedge-trimmer rampage. Good times.

White Noise

Views: 493

Crew: Nico Sala, Ryan Wholey, Diego Guanzon, Nathan Hutchinson

A teenage girl finds herself in a unfortunate, but common situation: locked in a bathroom during a party, self-administering a sobriety test. A thought-provoking PSA that says a lot, without saying a lot.

First-person Shooter

Views: 486

Crew: Bryan Shen, Brian Nelson, Fred Watts

A perfect hip-hop montage... and a tragic example of how the modern teenager deals with stress. We love Bryan, but we're frightened for him all the same. Contains violence.

Charmin Ultra

Views: 480

Crew: Andrew Spivey, Mason Zupan, Isaac Katten

Okay. Andrew seriously needs some new toilet paper. I mean, there's scratchy toilet paper. There's too-thin toilet paper. And then there's whatever Andrew has. Anyway. It's messing up his game. Time for Charmin Ultra.

AHS Pep Band

Views: 466

Crew: Adam Louie, Josh Jordan, Mark Anders, Jon Sandberg

With Stanford, Cal, and Davis close by, the newly-formed AHS Pep Band definitely has its work cut out. Learn how they started and their hopes for the future. Join them in their quest to boost school spirit (and be annoying)...

Jake Parkhurst: Personal Trainer

Views: 466

Crew: Jake Parkhurst, Parker Menzimer, Ethan Switzer

I'm not really sure what's going on here. I know Parker is playing Jake. I know Chantal is playing Parker. I know there is a brilliant scene on the basketball court involving some choreographed Stanky Leg perfection.

The Albany Barn

Views: 465

Crew: Marissa Matthews, Tom Supple

Definitive proof that what teachers say is very different from what students hear. Begins with a basic, yet flawlessly executed hip-hop montage.

Grilled Cheese

Views: 464

Crew: Emma Cohen-Westbrooke, Yonna Rappaport, Riley Soloner

There's a picnic. There's hungry dinosaurs waiting to eat. There's cheese. There's bread. Hmm...

The Cave

Views: 461

Crew: Kevin Ma, Farshad Miraftab

Learn about Albany High School's beloved, time-honored, cheer squad The Cave. Sure, they yell at fans. Sure, they yell at players. Sometimes they yell at administrators and coaches and people 3-times their size. But who in their right mind would cancel the Cave after only two years of valuable public service?

Jay-Jay Muknanda

Views: 458

Crew: Lucien Newell, Gabe San-Augustin, Shante Mass

I'm not really sure what to say about this. Luc swears he's meditating. I think there might be a little something in the incense.

Magic Card Kids

Views: 455

Crew: Lizzie Prindle, Zach Lewis, Yona Rappaport, Hannah Calef, Adam Barkow

During lunch, at every high school, in every state, you can find a group of kids huddled in a hallway playing a role game called Magic. Fortunate for documentary filmmakers, these players are as interesting and varied as the character to which they aspire.

Live in Your World, Play in Ours

Views: 454

Crew: Eldon Lau, Junna Murakawa, Sam Kessell, Christina Uenten

A kid gets bullied at school, and in order to get his revenge he plans to draw power from his playstation. But things don't go as planned...

One Square Mile, Episode 8

Views: 454

Crew: Kevin Randeni, Spencer McNamara, Mia Ragent, Ari Colby-Dorman, Ramin Sedighi, Zach Lewis

Segments include High School Jobs, Transmissions Art Gallery, Exposed and Being Me. Also High School Focus and Destination Earth.

Street Performers: The Rise of an Urban Clown

Views: 454

Crew: Sean Thorne, Patrick Delaney, Balkarn Singh, Keegan Richarson

It's easy to watch and laugh at the street performers in San Francisco. If they are particularly good, we give money. But have you ever stopped to ask them about their lives? This doc sheds light.

Cougar Pride

Views: 450

Crew: Chris Cheasty, Mia Kleven, Emiline Riby

Being gay is probably a lot safer in Albany than some other parts of the country. But, as this doc shows, the process of coming out and existing among your peers and parents is still not worry-free.

The MacGregor Extravaganza

Views: 445

Crew: Tyler Zupan, Mia Ragent, Kevin Shea

MacGregor High School is the continuation high school for the Albany Unified School District. Among our small community, many stereotypes exist regarding MacGregor students and the school in general. This doc digs deeper.

XOXO Knitting

Views: 434

Crew: Emma Cohen-Westbrooke, Leah Linden, Sophie Linden, Bethany Cullinen

Whoa, who put the sexy in knitting? It's a mocummercial for a yarn supply company's new racy collection. These girls do an okay job of keepin' it G-rated. They do a better job of integrating audio and video perfectly to sell a specific product. Clever.

Harbie

Views: 427

Crew: Sam Bruso, Daniel Lee, Sam Harold, Greg Sly

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's Hardcore Barbie. Commercial spot for this amazing action doll. No Barbies were harmed in the making of this commercial. Well, maybe a few.

The Game

Views: 426

Crew: Ben Derish-Luby, Scott Stokes, Juan Hernandez

It's hard to believe that so much action can take place in such a short period of time. But then, that's the point of a hip-hop montage: Take a situation, and then, through a series of quick events, show that situation transformed. Apply that to a friendly game of one-on-one, and you get this film.

Boys

Views: 422

Crew: Alrik Bursell, Perry Wexelberg

High school. Love. Crushes. Boys. Girls. Man, being a teenagers is difficult. And confusing. This is the final project from the Perry/Alrik machine...

Pimpsurance

Views: 418

Crew: Brendan Irvine-Broque, Scott Hannon, Brian Nelson, Marit Markowitz

And you thought doedorant was a sufficient level of reassurance. This commercial suggests there may be a better way.

One Square Mile, Episode 5

Views: 417

Crew: Tyler Zupan, Mia Ragent, Brennan King, Marcie Thiago-Borges, Leah Linden, Spencer McNamara

Our first episode of Season 2. Segments include Tattoos and Sidekicks, Golden Gate Fields, Indian Music, and Homecoming Tradition. Also High School Focus and Destination Earth.

Trunk Boiz Makin' Noise

Views: 417

Crew: Spencer Fortin, Robb Silverstein, Forrest Johnson, Chris Liong

Documentary about the hyphy group Trunk Boiz. They go. Check them out at myspace.com/datrunkboiz. Yafeelme?

The Great Chase

Views: 412

Crew: Marissa Mathews, Tom Supple, Devin Ratoosh, Ruth Rossman

Oh, the woes of low-budget claymation. This project started out on paper as a 10 minute piece. Instead, they made a movie trailer. Smart choice.

Jack Lame

Views: 411

Crew: Drew Southern, Nicole Deetz

Drew, I mean Jack, has to try really hard to win over the ladies. Though his tactics often fail, in this one unlikely scenario, patience may actually be a virtue. Contains implied sexual activity.

One Square Mile, Episode 6

Views: 407

Crew: Mia Ragent, Graeme Agate, Kevin Zhou, Brennan King, Leah Linden, Marcie Thiago-Borges

Segments include Bay Area Food Factories, Parkour, Mathletes and Cook-off. Also High School Focus and Destination Earth.

808 Break

Views: 406

Crew: Brendan Irvine-Broque, Scott Hannon, Marit Markowitz

Experimental piece that removes the camera from its comfortable bystander position, and forces it to become an instrument, to compose and get caught up in the musical moment.

Semisweet

Views: 405

Crew: Will Kasten, Eric Beeson, Sam Crowley, Iain Burke

A look at the local gourmet chocolate company Scharffen Berger, and it's recent acquisition by the Hershey Corporation. Watch as the bureaucratic machine takes a perfectly good film and molds it into a bland, tasteless mass. haha

Save Green

Views: 398

Crew: Chris Sakauye, Steven McKone, Catherine Dunn

A classic twist on the popular Comcast series. Well-planned and directed. Clever idea executed flawlessly.

The Delivery

Views: 398

Crew: Eduardo Perez-Vasquez, Justin Guerra, Armani Scott

Based on the BMW Films short Ticker directed by Joe Carnahan. This one has less blood, fewer explosions, and more pizza. Watch the original first, and you'll rate this Instant Classic.

One Square Mile, Episode 1

Views: 395

Crew: Eric Fischer, Isaiah Allekotte, Matt Connelly, Victor Rallo-Joyner

Our First Episode. Segments include Myspace, Performance-enhancing drugs and HS athletes, and stuggling HS musician Ernest Hearn. Also, Riley Does Something, and National Sandwich Day.

Tyson Griffin

Views: 393

Crew: Graeme Agate, Evan Schumacher, Kyle Eagle, John Schmidt

Tyson Griffin is an undefeated Muay Thai cage fighter. He talks about the sport in general, describes his training, and shares his goals for the future. Contains extremely graphic scenes.

One Square Mile, Episode 4

Views: 387

Crew: Tom Supple, Eric Fischer, Marcie Thiago-Borges, Isaiah Allekotte, Tiara Robinson

Our fourth (and best) episode. Segments include Birds, Tour of California, and Hyphy. Also, Riley Does Something...twice!

A Day at the Links

Views: 383

Crew: Peter Hruska, Julie Pirkle, Ulysess Popple, Balkarn Singh

Rif-raf on the golf course. Someone needs to get this whippersnapper off the golf course. Security...

Today

Views: 379

Crew: Mark Krey, Houman Abouie, Ruby Jun

Amid constant physical and mental abuse from his father, a boy finds release through unfortunate means. Contains violence and strong language.

A Series of Uncomfortable Events

Views: 377

Crew: Jericha Senyak

Assignment> Create a piece that captures the essence of the word uncomfortable. Country-boy Ben enters the big city and finds much unsettling.

The Mixed Tape

Views: 375

Crew: Olivia Notter, Kevin Kim, Desmond Ingram

Music video for the song The Mixed Tape by Jack's Mannequin.

Touche

Views: 375

Crew: Moses Dane, Rebekah Santos, Esther Dane, Matthew Petrofsky

You probably don't think of 17-year-old girls when someone mentions competitive fencing. Phenix Messersmith is not only 17 and female and a fencer, but she's training for the Olympics. Whoa.

The Chip

Views: 370

Crew: Stephen McKone, Catherine Dunn, Chris Sakauye

Albany High School has something that the Yakuza wants... aside from pretty girls, tons of cash, drugs and smelly teenagers. It's up to FBI agents Steven and Catherine to catch them and find out what.

One Square Mile, Episode 3

Views: 369

Crew: Eric Fischer, Marissa Mathews, Tiara Robinson, Jericha Senyak, Cosmo Rettig

Our third episode. Segments include Prank'd, Valentine's Break Up Advice, and Bellydancing. Also, Riley Does Something, and National Grapefruit Month.

A-squad Crisis

Views: 367

Crew: Mia Ragent, Tyler Zupan, Ben Sandberg, Marco Janoski, Kevin Shea

There's a problem... It is the day before the hip-hop montage is due and the A-squad has no ideas. Fortunately, they receive a tip during their secret brainstorming meeting.

David and Goliath

Views: 365

Crew: Andrew Sparks, Lindsey Bennett, Jordan Thompson

The fight hardly seems fair. But you never know. Maybe (with some serious determination, a lot of training, and a raw egg), just maybe, the underdog can prevail.

The Gambler

Views: 365

Crew: John Amerkhanian, Jack Betterly-Kohn, Christina Hu, Ilia Slabodkin

We've all heard the story before... "Just one more hand and I'll win it all back." Of course, this normally works out fine. Guy lands a Straight Flush. Guy gets girl. Guy retires to small, Caribbean nation. Right? Wrong.

Not a Hip-hop Montage

Views: 363

Crew: Lucky Gesher

An intriguing experimental piece that forces the viewer to question whether the audio that accompanies life's events, really does the best job of explaining those events.

Roller Coaster Tycoon

Views: 359

Crew: Robert Nichols, Zach Lewis, Lizzie Prindle, Whitney Wu-Chu

Commercial spot for the computer game Roller Coaster Tycoon. Please take your seat and keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times. This one's gonna be wild...

It's Business

Views: 358

Crew: John Amerkhanian, Sam Bruns, Aaron Petrik, Natalia Pinto

Awe. Aaron looks so cute all dressed up like a businessman. Too bad the only thing that happens to him in this hip-hop montage is rapid death. Good editing. Textbook montage. Well, the Pumpkinhead/Exorcist textbooks at least.

Backscratcher

Views: 353

Crew: Steven Oey, Ammar Chadly

When Stephen has a good idea, there's no stopping him. During a casual Sunday stroll, he's struck with inspiration. His new invention promises to improve the lives of thousands... It's about time someone came up with this.

San Francisco Chronicle

Views: 345

Crew: Emily McKeown, Emma Barker, Jenny Gill

A commercial for the Chronicle. "Don't be clueless. Read the Chronicle." Short and sweet.

One Square Mile, Episode 7

Views: 345

Crew: Ramin Sedighi, Mia Ragent, Spencer McNamara, Leah Linden, Jessie Evans, Joseph Janoski

Segments include Sneaker Heads, Tutor Booter, Valentines-day Makeover and Madden Tournament. Also High School Focus and Destination Earth.

A Mindless Decision

Views: 341

Crew: Krystalline Armendariz, Parwaiz Razban, Spencer Swanson, Gregory Armstrong-Mazur

A recurring dream plays out in this psychological thriller. After a mysterious crime, the main character struggles to piece together events. Unfortunately, the puzzle reveals an even bigger problem.

Eating In

Views: 341

Crew: Maya Pisciotto, Brian Shea, Tori Nicks, Marc Kim

Sean is trying to... um... well, Sean's really awkward, and see, well, he has this date and he's trying to figure out what to where and what to cook for dinner and maybe he should just DING DONG. Damn...

Ill-Literacy

Views: 339

Crew: Roan Bibby, Amin Heydari, Steven Mithamo, Barnaby Lee

Learn about the spoken word/ poetry group Ill-Literacy. Get a taste of their hip-hop and feel the flavor of their street culture. Introduces the SF non-profit Youth Speaks as well.

Great Expectations

Views: 336

Crew: Emma Barker, Emily McKeown, Jenny Gill

A documentary exploring the stereotype that Asian parents push their children harder than other parents. A compelling look at the pressures facing teens and parents of all races.

Simile

Views: 335

Crew: Ernest Hearn

Simile is a young rapper originally from Nairobi. He talks about his early years trying to make the cash money and get the ladies. He talks about drinking too much. He talks about getting sober. He talks about growing up and growing wiser. Contains explicit language.

Gilman 924

Views: 328

Crew: Jack Betterly-Kohn, Christina Hu, Ilia Slabodkin

Take an abandoned canning warehouse in an otherwise peaceful residential/commercial/light-industrial neighborhood, fill it with seminal punk rock bands from the 80's and 90's, ban alcohol, and see what happens. Strong doc about the history of 924 Gilman St. in Berkeley, California.

One Square Mile, Episode 2

Views: 324

Crew: Cosmo Rettig, Tiara Robinson, Seth Caplan, Tom Supple, Jericha Senyak

Our Second Episode. Segments include Quidditch, Africa AIDS, Snowboarding, and Cirque du Soleil. Also, Riley Does Something, and National Bathroom Safety Month.

Race Day

Views: 318

Crew: Seth Caplan, Jon Pirkle, Alex Adame, John Olson

Seth prepares for a race. The object of his affection watches from the stands. The pressure is on. Will Seth win over his true <3 ?

The Door in the Tomb

Views: 316

Crew: Jericha Senyak

A princess is drawn into a striking, sureal mosoleum. First followed, then seduced by a dark lover, the princess tries to break free. A beautiful, unique take on the hip-hop montage assignment.

Michel Shehadeh: This is My Tale

Views: 312

Crew: Kamal Ghammache-Mansour, Natalia Pinto, Justin McKone, Vicky Wong

1987. Los Angeles. But it could have been yesterday. Michel Shehadeh was jailed along with 6 other people of Palestinian descent for potential ties to terrorist activity. 23 days later, they were released. 21 years later, the discrimination remains.

Brand Names

Views: 310

Crew: Moses Dane. Esther Dane, Matthew Petrofsky, Rebekah Santos

Music Video for the song Brand Names performed by A Cure for the Mondays. Features some beautiful rotoscoping, the same effect used by Richard Linklater in Waking Life and Scanner Darkly.

Unrendered

Views: 308

Crew: Tyler Zupan, Mia Ragent, Ben Sandberg, Marco Janoski, Kevin Shea

Tyler's life is in a downward spiral. Every day is the same. Every day is bad. Can Tyler pass the blame on to others? Or is he responsible for his own actions? In this well-produced drama, the tension builds, and the end will not disappoint.

The Grapevine

Views: 304

Crew: Emily McKeown, Emma Barker, Jenny Gill, Darrell Rossman

Gossip spreads fast after Jenny witnesses a lunchtime lovers rendezvous. Call after call, over land and sea, the news travels to useful but unfortunate ears.

Fading to the Web?

Views: 292

Crew: Stephen McKone, Catherine Dunn, Chris Sakauye

All around the world, print media outlets are disappearing. Pundits debate about reasons for the steep decline in revenue and the inability of the publishers to adapt to a changing marketplace. As goes the world, so goes Albany High School.

EBCPA

Views: 286

Crew: Lani Amaro, Daniel Berger, Jeffrey Cooper

The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts stands as a testament to the underlying good in Richmond, California. Located in the Iron Triangle, EBCPA provides a haven of art in an otherwise rough neighborhood.

The Wonders of Building

Views: 271

Crew: Krystalline Armendariz, Spencer Swanson, Parwaiz Razban

Spencer has this great idea to help him finish his Lincoln Log house. Yeah, Spencer, I'm sure a bunch of sugar and eggs and flour and chocolate will work. We like Spencer. He's smart.

"Eye"liner

Views: 226

Crew: Sam Dunscombe, Emma Jackson, Bobby Green

It's amazing what a little makeup can do for your grades and your social life. Don't believe us? Check out this clever spot for eyeliner. Oh, I mean...

Dreyer's Ice Cream

Views: 193

Crew: Rachel Lee, Katrine Dailey, Tonglu Zheng

Stuck inside on a sunny day? Bored? Hungry? Brandon was all of these things until he was struck with a brilliant idea for fun, filling refreshment. Dreyer's ice cream to the rescue!

Red Bull

Views: 188

Crew: Quentin Moy, Chris Gioia, Daniel Hyun, Joseph Santos

Quentin and Chris prepare for the race of a lifetime. It's a marathon worthy of being televised. But this is no game. Chris is gonna need a serious boost to take the gold.

80's Retro Supply Co.

Views: 183

Crew: James Pickering, Robert Bermudez, Raphael Tingley, David Allen

James and crew are slashing prices on hundreds of items that you, um, well, used to need. Actually, you didn't even really need them. But if you're over 30 and in the market for some nostalgia...

Procrastinol

Views: 175

Crew: Danni Sempere, Thomas Beeson, Brian Ling

Do you care if your teachers like you? Scared of getting B's on report cards? Too busy to sleep? See you doctor to find out if Procrastinol may be right for you.

Vans

Views: 162

Crew: Krista Smithers, Camilo Tapia-Urdaneta, Connor Haight

"Vans. They want you. You want them." A perfect tagline for a perfect example of of how to make a commercial entertaining and brand-strengthening all at the same time.

Amazing Bubble Man

Views: 38

Crew: Sam Dunscombe, Emma Jackson, Krista Smithers

Capoeira

Views: 28

Crew: Vinicius Ferriera, John Im, Mohammad

Bad Girls

Views: 15

Crew: Marielle Friedman, Gillian Melvin, Martel Hickman

Circus Spire

Views: 10

Crew: Katrine Dailey, Rachel Lee, Derek Wu