Ben Conway’s Post

"Good morning, Agent SW. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to spend 12 days and nights in sunny Napa Valley, where the temperature will cap out at 110, capture video at 30 events, then compress it down to a 2-minute sizzle reel." Mission accomplished. #napavalley #festivalnapa #commercialvideo #videography #businessvideo #vermontstories #vermontbusiness

Here's the story behind HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES. It premieres in Australia and New Zealand this week!!

On Friday night we had the utter pleasure of seeing #SayItAgainSorry 's production of The Importance of Being Earnest? The question mark is because it is not a faithful production of Oscar Wild's masterpiece. "What has this got to do with LinkedIn?" you say. Stick with me. The premise is that the actor playing Ernest doesn't turn up, and the audience is asked to "help things along". Much hilarity ensues. I was crying from laughing. I recommend anyone in the UK catching it as has just started it's UK tour (see link below) So to the point. Having different audiences, with different inputs and reactions every night, throws a lot of uncertainty and variability at the cast. How do they cope with it? What strategy is employed for an almost limitless set of options? Are there results that are more likely to occur, and easily to plan for? etc etc. This thinking brought me immediately back to Maria Villablanca's post last week at the #RedSea challenges to #global #SupplyChains. I had commented to say that I hope that supply chains had learned from the challenges of the past 5 years, including previous issues in this part of the world, and put in place strategies to flex around such issues. As a society we all too often forget history (doomed to repeat it?) and we have seen in the global marketplace that all too often our carefully balanced trade routes are susceptible to unexpected (and unprecedented) change. We need to spend time consider these possibilities and consider what actions we can take, should we need to. Which only leaves to say.... A HANDBAG???? https://lnkd.in/egns3Pdy

The importance of sound design....

I sometimes get asked why I love concert films so much. The answer is relatively simple: Because moments like these need to be captured in an appropriate way <3 #stunnedandinlove #concertfilm #cinematography #colorgrading https://lnkd.in/gFwVVQ-F

🍾 IT'S OUT! Our latest brand film for business coach Rachel Stone is live. BUT here's the thing... The video is just the tip of the iceberg 🧊. The real ingenuity and craft behind this project was the strategy. Working together with Rachel we identified the communication CHALLENGES that were going to bottleneck her return to the world of freelance coaching. We devised 2 video SOLUTIONS: a brand film and a high-conversion service promo, and created a plan of distribution for each. Great looking films, or even compelling stories, don't guarantee businesses results. Strategic creation & distribution of them DOES. #storytelling #resultsdriven #brandfilm

why filmmakers are losing their core aesthetics? I have been observing for quite some time that directors seem to be losing their personal touch in their films. A film is merely a story lacking genuine emotion, even though it might be technically well-made. Why is it that films often feel two-dimensional? In the past, movies were a medium for directors to pour their souls onto the screen. Each film was a reflection of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, making it a deeply personal and authentic creation. However, in the pursuit of commercial success and mass appeal, it appears that many filmmakers have started to compromise on their core aesthetics. The words of Quentin Tarantino echo profoundly in this context. A film, at its heart, is an emotional journey - a narrative that should evoke genuine feelings and connect with the audience on a visceral level. It's not merely about telling a story but about sharing an experience, a perspective, or a worldview. A director's fingerprint should be evident, not just in the plot, but in the subtleties, the nuances, and the underlying emotions of the characters. The shift towards formulaic storytelling and focus on technical brilliance might be attributed to the pressure of meeting commercial demands. Studios invest substantial sums of money into films, expecting high returns, leading directors to sometimes prioritize market trends over artistic integrity. In this race for box office success, the soul of cinema, the very thing that makes it a powerful medium of expression, often gets overshadowed. True cinematic brilliance lies in the ability to transcend the screen, to make the audience ponder, reflect, and empathize. When a director infuses their unique perspective into a film, it becomes a work of art, leaving a lasting impact on those who watch it. It's not just about what is seen on the surface but the emotions that linger long after the credits roll. As a lover of cinema, I long for the days when each film felt like a personal revelation, a glimpse into the director's soul. I hope for a resurgence of that raw, unfiltered storytelling where directors fearlessly express their thoughts and emotions, allowing audiences to experience the world through their eyes. Only then can cinema regain its lost magic and truly touch the hearts of viewers around the world. Here's the link if you want to see the full conversation: #filmmakig #cinema #art #VisualStorytellers

Here Is The 2024 Golden Globes Full Nominations List

'The Making of Pinocchio’ was personal. In its audacity and complexity, "The Making of Pinocchio" blurs the line between the familiar and the taboo, creating a space for contemplation and reflection, and beckoning the audience to a place where honesty, creativity, and self-acceptance converge. Read more:

From how to watch to who's hosting, here's everything you need to know about the nomination announcement for the 96th Oscars.