Our Films - REDfusion Studios

The Middle of Everywhere TVC Campaign

Wellington Shire in south-eastern Victoria, AKA Gippsland, encompasses 10,817 square kilometres of spectacular vistas and is just a stone’s throw (2.5 hours) from Melbourne. The Shire boasts a uniquely diverse region from the sands of 90 Mile Beach, northwards into the High Country.

What’s to be found in ‘The Middle of Everywhere’? Pretty much everything – pristine beaches of turquoise water and golden sand, lofty mountains dusted with snow in Winter, rushing rivers and gurgling creeks edged with soft green fern fronds and majestic towering gums, grapevines heavily laden with the promise of delights to come and fine dining experiences to satisfy the most exacting gourmet.

Filming a small portion of the picturesque ‘The Middle of Everywhere’ (what an absolutely perfect description) for the montage commercial was thoroughly enjoyable, as was working alongside the Shire folk (not Hobbits, sorry). The mere term ‘The Middle of Everywhere’ evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity.

We’re absolutely rapt with the montage and excited to have it shared far and wide.

Our collaboration with Wellington Shire continued and we had a grand ol’ time writing a script, casting, filming, directing and editing ‘Guess the Holiday’. Our two local actresses jumped right into their roles and encapsulated their characters’ personalities to a T.

What you may not realise watching the commercial is that the ‘office’ in which we filmed was, in reality, a conference room that we shanghaied and converted for our purposes into an office. Lighting issues posed a challenge but were vanquished by our professional gaffer team, along with a vast array of additional lighting equipment. To create a realistic film set involves a lot of assessing, planning, problem-solving and, oftentimes, last minute tweaking but it’s so rewarding when everything comes together.

We’re really proud of the ‘Guess the Holiday’ commercial produced by REDfusion – we hope you are inspired to experience ‘The Middle of Everywhere’.

Our double feature of ‘Guess the Holiday’ and the montage are below … get the popcorn ready!

The Middle of Everywhere Guess the Holiday TVC

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3818 Espresso Bar

The life-blood of anyone working in the film industry is most definitely coffee and we’re not just talking about that imperative heart-starter first thing in the morning!

When our base of operations was in Drouin, we wore a smooth path up the hill to 3818 Espresso Bar. ‘Liquid Happiness’ is an absolutely apt description for the delicious brew Connor and Bella regularly passed through the window to us, resplendent with a complimentary little bikky or chocolate perched on top of the lid. We’ll still visit to refuel when passing through from our new studio in Warragul; it’s too hard to let a good thing go! It’s also not beyond the realm of possibility that special coffee runs will become REDfusion modus operandi … let’s hope the vehicular fuel price doesn’t rise!

Our intended 15 minute shoot with the baristas and their shiny, happiness-producing espresso machine morphed into a full 45 minutes of fun, hilarity and inhaling indescribably delicious coffee aromas. We left with our hands wrapped firmly around our cups of caffeine boosts and memories of a great filming experience.

REDfusion Studios is zealous about more than just caffeine, and showcasing local businesses is top on our list of worthwhile activities. The short cinematic promo we produced for 3818 Espresso Bar beautifully captures the skill of expert artisans at work.

Our ‘Short Cinematic Promo’ service is designed especially for small to medium businesses and we love the opportunity to film people in their own work environments, demonstrating what makes their businesses or crafts unique.

You’ll savour every moment of our film, below; sadly, you’ll have to make do with imagining the delectable coffee aroma!

3818 EspressoBar Short Cinematic Promo

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Creating Cardinia Community Infrastructure Plan

The Cardinia Shire Council has shared a draft of its first ever Community Infrastructure Plan, detailing how future community infrastructure is to be planned, designed, delivered, operated and maintained. Through ‘Creating Cardinia’, the participation of residents is encouraged in shaping the future of Cardinia Shire.

Cardinia Shire, on the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne encompasses an area that hugs a section of Westernport Bay’s coastline through to the renowned Yarra Ranges in the north. An expanse of Bunyip State Park, lush forest areas of Emerald and Cockatoo, farms and rapidly expanding towns, together with a diverse range of industrial, service and cottage industries all call Cardinia ‘home’.

Simply put, Cardinia Shire is growing and changing at a rapid pace, presenting challenges and opportunities of how to best meet the copious needs of the community. Cardinia’s Draft Community Infrastructure Plan has been developed to guide how best to plan for and provide spaces for residents to gather and connect, e.g. arts and cultural venues, kindergartens, libraries, consulting rooms, halls and bookable areas.

REDfusion Studios spent a day filming in Pakenham, Emerald, Cockatoo, Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang to create what could best be described as a highlights reel of this wonderful Shire. Chris and Sam filmed the interaction between residents and staff, and captured the live action of kids enjoying play, art, craft and library time in a number of well-appointed, state of the art facilities.

Billowing clouds artistically drifted on expanses of blue sky, making for perfect backdrops for James’ drone footage of beautiful vistas, residential development and existing fantastic Shire infrastructure. Cardinia has manicured parklands, enticing playgrounds, sporting facilities, child care and kindergarten centres, libraries, community hubs, halls and places for residents to gather, plus so much more!

Cardinia Shire Council is passionate about the future prosperity of its citizens and it is easy to understand why this region is experiencing such growth; we look forward to continuing to work with them as infrastructure goals are shaped and attained. Exciting days ahead!

Creating Cardinia

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Odyssey Group Sea Trial

Odyssey Group is a maritime logistics provider, operating out of Geelong and Port Hedland ports, and they wanted to document the sea trials of the first of their two new line boats built by Impact Boats. With a drone as our eyes in the sky, REDfusion was delighted to spend a day on the high seas, capturing the boat’s extraordinary performance. The voyage started at Patterson Lakes Marina, taking us across the bay to Geelong and back again.

James hunkered down in the boat’s bow, bracing himself in order to maintain absolute control of the drone, with the added advantage of somewhat mitigating the wintry chill. The Odyssey team was lovely to work with! The guys from Western Australia were not accustomed to Melbourne’s somewhat Antarctic temperatures but constantly put on brave, smiling faces (or were they just frozen in place?), showing the stern stuff they’re made of. Nautical pun intended.

Once safely out of the restricted area, the line boat roared to life and cut through the water, leaving a mass of foaming white in its wake. The drone, with its bird’s eye view, captured the boat’s every move and gave us a perspective few get to experience of an oftentimes breathtaking vista.

Filming from above presented its own set of challenges. To prevent the drone from plummeting into the watery depths, it was essential for it to not come in contact with the seaspray the boat generated. Keeping the horizon straight necessitates concentration and a nimble touch on the controls. Then there was the matter of battery life; with each minute of flight, the drone’s energy reserves dwindled, forcing James to keep a keen eye on the situation.

The day’s most daunting task was piloting the drone from the boat whilst it hung doughnuts around a tugboat that was actively spraying high pressure water. It made for absolutely spectacular footage though and was heaps of fun!!

We were surprised by dolphins performing their aquatic ballet in perfect synchronicity not too far from our starboard. With a sky etched in shades of blue, white, orange and pink, the dolphins become the stars of a beautiful masterpiece of nature.

At the close of this exhilarating adventure, we knew that not only had brilliant footage been captured but that we’d had a hand in writing the first chapter in the story of this boat, destined for Port Hedland in September.

It was a day of high hopes, filming challenges and a healthy dose of adrenaline!

Odyssey Group – Sea Trial Showcase

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Chemistry Australia Industry Awards 2023

ELAC (Emerging Leaders Advisory Council) is a two year professional development program established by Chemistry Australia, investing in Australia’s chemistry industry’s future leaders. Our brief was to film interviews with a variety of ELAC participants to screen at the inaugural Chemistry Australia Industry Awards night on 6th April, where achievements of the sector’s ‘best and brightest’ from amongst Chemistry Australia’s diverse range of member organisations are acknowledged.

The chemistry industry doesn’t always get the best rap in the public sphere and this was certainly the elephant in the interview rooms. It was incredible and eye-opening to have raw, honest conversations about the public perspective and the ELAC participants’ own passion to take action for a better, cleaner, sustainable industry to impact positively upon the world. We tip our hats to the people we met through Chemistry Australia whose focus, priorities and passions are pointed in the right direction, it was an honour to work with them.

Interviews were initially to be conducted solely in the Melbourne area but as happens, the brief rapidly expanded to include an additional three states and REDfusion was definitely up to the challenge!

The big ol’ jet airliners carried us far away to Perth, Brisbane and Sydney and repeatedly back to Melbourne over a whirlwind fortnight of conducting 11 interviews at ten corporations. Getting our copious volume of equipment between vehicles and check in/baggage collection is a challenge not to be attempted by the faint hearted!

Our team has the fantastic advantage of being multi-skilled and this came to the fore with James and Chris being able to share the role of director. We had the foresight to have cameraman Sam holidaying over in W.A. and so conveniently already on hand for the Perth gig. First class flights for Melbourne-Brisbane were secured at a lower price, so Chris and Greg were able to really enjoy the high life, before travelling cattle class on the return leg.

Introducing the ELAC Program

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Farm World Rodeo Highlights 2024

This was the first ever rodeo for REDfusion and what an experience to remember it was! No bull, the rodeo competitors (some of them are frightfully young) don’t horse around!

The scene was reminiscent of a Wild West movie with cowboys, cowgirls, sleek horses and muscle-bound bovine taking centre stage at Farm World 2024’s Rodeo. Perhaps a tell-tale sign that it was present day Australia was the addition of Akubras and protective helmets to the Wild West attire of Stetsons, chaps, leather boots and spurs.

Filming the dewy-eyed animals contently chewing their cuds or half dozing was not at all fear-invoking but we were not lulled into a false sense of security for one bat of a heavily lashed bovine or equine eye. We wisely declined the invitation to be on the death-defying side of the fence, with these magnificent beasts bursting into the arena to make war on the humans audacious enough to cling tenaciously with one hand to their broad backs.

Every unforgiving buck is calculated to dislodge the unwelcome visitor; the rider equally determined to stay seated, with a seemingly impossible display of strength, dexterity and balance. There can only ever be one winner and, horrifyingly, sometimes this meant the rider was tossed aside like some annoying gnat, with the victor turning menacing attention on its quarry. Thankfully, experienced hands were at the ready to keep the unseated riders intact to fight another day (although pride may have been shattered).

Barrel racing is far more than merely a rodeo event; it’s a display of true grit and a testimony to the connection between horse and rider. The race is a fleeting moment of pure exhilaration, leaving behind a memory etched in dust and the echo of raucous cheers. It’s heart thumping, adrenaline pumping beauty in motion!

The gleaming horse explodes through the start gate; their rider’s hands steady on the reins, as they urge their equine partner on. Both horse and rider lean precariously close to the barrels as they negotiate the tight turns, truly a balance of speed and control. Once the final obstacle is cleared, the rider throws themself forward, the horse accelerating in a final burst of power across the finish.

The rodeo was, however, more than kicking up dust amidst tumultuous thundering of hooves and the screams of an amped-up audience.

The Freestyle Motocross Spectacular was … spectacular! That bikes and riders could soar through the air at high speed, sometimes upside down, and not part company defied both gravity and logic. Absolute high octane showmanship front and centre!

Live music performances had people dancing in the streets (or to be more precise, on grassed areas).

Tantalising odours of fried chicken, pizza, seafood and cuisine from every corner of the spherical world enticed revellers to indulge more than their sense of smell. Ice cream, coffee and decadent sweet treats abounded too.

We took away more than just incredible memories and footage – our equipment imbibed a not-so-healthy quantity of the arena’s dust and grit. But hey, what’s a bit of dirt between friends?? Akubras and Stetsons off to Farm World, Lardner Park, the Australian Professional Rodeo Association and all the other behind-the-scenes hardworking cowpokes who pulled off this outstanding Gippsland event.

Farm World Rodeo 2024 Highlights

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GippsPest: Meet Our Team

A batcave isn’t the base of operations for GippsPest; nor do their superheroes wear capes and lycra (on the job). Their modes of transportation are not gravity-defying, ocean-going and faster than a speeding bullet, nor capable of invisibility at the flick of a switch. They’re just that awesome without the stereotype hype and most definitely not your run-of-the-mill superheroes!

However, our vermin and creepy critter annihilators do exhibit, perhaps subconsciously, an affinity to other screen champions – a morph between Ghostbusters and The Terminator, with a chainsaw thrown in for good measure!

REDfusion’s brief was to produce a 3 – 5 minute ‘Meet Our Team’ video to introduce their amazing staff and inspire others to join their energetic team. It leaked out that the team of bug bashers’ expectation was that the film would be a little dry but with their personalities and quirky (slightly dark) senses of humour shining through, the final product was fun and most definitely engaging.

Film production involves far more than shooting a camera in the right direction and letting the magic happen, or not! It is definitely not a sequence of random events that are then edited to form some form of intelligible, coherent content. Each and every sequence has a beginning, middle and end – much like a book – both are telling a particular story and require thought, planning and creativity.

GippsPest’s Shannon had two requirements: that the video not be boring and dry (lame), and that it outshine those of the competitors. We collaboratively came up with a creative concept to feature each staff member in a fun, epic and bit of a heroic light. REDfusion’s James and Chris brainstormed and we walked onto set ready to create an engaging sequence based around some of the tools of trade to really highlight the diversity of both the pest industry’s operations and GippsPest team.

We love subtleties, so watch out for a recurring Halloween theme throughout the ‘Meet the Team’ video and get the popcorn ready for the GippsPest Halloween Bash promo! We’re rapt with the graphic animations featured – creepy crawlies on the screen and, dare we say it, cute rat that jumps up and pulls down the closing screen.

We had an absolutely great time working with the GippsPest team and learning that pest management takes skill, fortitude, bravery and humour.

GippsPest Meet the Team

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Farm World Highlights 2024

Unarguably at the forefront of Victoria’s agricultural and lifestyle events, Farm World is held annually at stunning Lardner Park in Gippsland. The property’s 300 acre vista is beyond spectacular and affords the perfect opportunity for exhibitors to promote their offerings and services, and visitors to be amazed at demonstrations, purchase all manner of goods and partake in culinary delights.

REDfusion has partnered with Lardner Park before and we were thrilled to be commissioned to produce a highlights video of the event. With cameras and drone (and plethora of other non-agricultural equipment), we ventured forth to capture a representation of the wonder that is Farm World – no small undertaking!

The weather was kind, entertainment spectacular, animals photogenic, exhibits a kaleidoscope of colour, food and beverages tantalising, historical displays enlightening and absolutely everyone, everywhere SMILING. So much scope for capturing amazing imagery!! Editing such incredible footage into a highlights reel was going to be tough, indeed, but for all the right reasons.

This renowned field days agricultural and lifestyle event, in action since 1963, annually attracts an average of 40,000 visitors over three days, across a range of demographics – farmers, families, adventure seekers, locals and not-so-local, and all ages. Memories are made, friendships forged and minds opened to expert knowledge, new technologies and innovations.

Whilst not everyone would have gone home with a receipt for a down-payment on a combine harvester or state of the art tractor, it’s doubtful if anyone left empty-handed or empty-hearted. There was, quite literally, something for every visitor to experience, enjoy or purchase.

We emerged briefly from behind the cameras to sample Farm World and replenish energy with some delicious fare. Soon it was time to prepare for the rodeo – cameras being our chosen beasts to master.

Farm World 2024 Highlights

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Patties Foods Journey

They say never work with kids or animals; but what do they know? Patties are known for their Party Pies, so we just had to film genuine reactions from kids; afterall, they are the main consumers of pies and sausage rolls. Once the shots we needed were in the can, and the cameras were packed away, like ravenous animals, our crew tucked into the delicious leftovers!

This is a lovely film, that includes: a tour through the Patties factory in Bairnsdale, Victoria; drone shots we captured in some nearby farmland, celebrating the connection to the land where Patties’ journey began; some fun little scenes we orchestrated, showing Patties’ products being consumed by ideal clientele, such as brunch in the living room, the kids at a birthday party and a Saturday gathering of mates watching the footy.

Interviews led by Denis Gerrard and Greg Wharton offering behind the scenes details, together with our professional voice-over artist enlightening us with historical factoids of how Patties came about, make this film another great all-rounder and an exciting watch for anyone.

Patties Foods was going through large growth at the time of filming this campaign and part of that was the new stake-hold they had just made in Australian Whole Foods. They celebrated this achievement by including a chapter in this film, dedicated to featuring the additional capabilities that joining forces offers them in the marketplace.

Patties Foods Journey

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Who Said That? Variety Show

We have to say that working with CJ’s Puppets is a great gig to land! REDfusion has worked with CJ’s Puppets several times before and each time we’re blown away by the energy, characters, humour, music and, of course, ventriloquism.

Our first encounter at a community event actually involved us being on the receiving end of CJ’s humour; there’s nothing like a tech problem to get the adrenaline pumping in a live performance! If sound delays in mics present when a ventriloquist is at large, we don’t even blink an eye these days, having learnt a very valuable lesson. A note of caution though to all the budding ventriloquists out there. It would be wise to remember that mics are controlled by the person sitting at the sound desk and revenge is a likely outcome to messing with their nerves! CJ (who is a great sport) may have learnt a lesson too but probably not!

Out of a suitcase emerged Clive, a hearing-challenged old codger, whose present exacerbated deafness was explained in a visual, hysterical gag. Understandably, Clive isn’t all that enamoured with being transported in a dark place and he isn’t slow in conveying his dissatisfaction with this arrangement.

A blue, Spanish dog! Who would have thought of such a character? Obviously, CJ! Scratch is bilingual, although CJ declares he doesn’t speak Spanish – it just defies logic! Switching between two languages and characters, whilst tunefully singing a song takes incredible skill. Not to mention the ability to not move one’s lips when the puppet persona is at the forefront!

The fortitude and good nature of an audience member were put to the test and won the day in blazing glory. CJ has has a special torture device, umm…ventroliquist prop…whereby he is able to control the strapped on lips of his hapless victim…umm…adoring fan, whilst giving voice to this short-term sidekick. Seriously, you have to see it to believe it!

We are fortunate to have a multi-skilled, versatile crew and took the opportunity to mix things up a little. Jacob emerged from creating impressive motion graphics to take position behind a camera; Glenn, our in-house, in-family tech guru, managed the sound desk; and James put on the director’s cap and also manned a camera. CJ’s musical son, Tom, joined our band of merry film-makers for the evening and did an excellent job in the role of ‘Sound Desk 2IC’.

Enjoy watching the promotional video we produced and good luck in detecting any movement in the puppet master’s lips! CJ really is just that good!!

CJ - 3min SHOWREEL (Comedy Ventriloquist)

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GippsPest Halloween Carnevil Event

Gippsland Pest Management (GippsPest) pulled out all stops to provide the community with a monster Halloween 2023 evening filled with all manner of spookiness, frights, hilarity and sweet treats. The GippsPest team turned their hands and ingenuity to making incredible enchanted props and donated a frightful amount of energy, time, (fake) blood, sweat and tears to ensure the event was a howling success.

The eerie event’s popularity was evident, with a queue of revellers waiting their turn to have faces painted, be entertained by the GippsPest team in alarming Halloween attire, bounce in the jumping castle, go fishing for prizes, snag a snag, pet a reptile and have a scream of a time!

REDfusion caught the otherworldly action on film and Chris even managed to snatch a cuddle with the youngest party-goer – briefly without a mummy and blissfully chilling through the hocus pocus. Our favourite photographer, Frank Amato, was on hand to snap horrified reactions, ghosts of smiles and costumes of every conceivable design and hue.

The time passed fearfully fast – like an apparition – and the macabre was laid to rest in the GippsPest mausoleum. Hands down (in some cases severed), the GippsPest superheroes can trick or treat with the best of the imps.

GippsPest Halloween Carnevil Event

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The Big Bandalorian

We were transported to a galaxy (not so) far, far away where with an expansive universe of genius, Toshi Clinch Productions’ Not-So-Big Band musical Mandalores performed Star Wars’ futuristic jazz. The Big Bandalorian is the second album by the Not-So-Big Band, featuring the 2021 cohort of students. These incredibly talented musicians didn’t miss a beat and their ability to produce world-class music from behind the coolest of Star Wars’ head attire defies logic.

In 2018, Toshi created the Not-So-Big Band (NSBB), a youth music program based on an apprenticeship model, to assist music students to cross the bridge into the professional music scene. Professional musicians work alongside a set number of students, with the expectation that with just one rehearsal the NSBB performs a new 90 minute show each week at Melbourne’s renowned jazz club, The Paris Cat.

According to Toshi Clinch Productions’ website, as well as augmenting performance skills, members of the NSBB are able to work on a variety of professional skills such as improvisation, jazz arranging/composition, public speaking, band directing, marketing, finance and networking. It really is a fantastic program for aspiring musicians.

It’s taken what has felt like light years to have music videos ready to publish – the COVID dark side really put a spanner in the works – and we’re stoked with the results from this most enjoyable collaborative experience. To this Not-So-Big Band, we say, “Yoda best!”

So, sit back, crack a Corellian ale and enjoy the toe-tapping music from the Earth-bound Star Wars’ Cantina.

The Cantina Song

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Bald Hills Wind Turbine Installation

Timelapse can be a powerful storytelling tool for short-term or even a single day project, such as the wind turbine installation we filmed at Gippsland’s Bald Hills Wind Farm.

The two films we created, as part of this project, showcase how a single camera, wide angle, can capture an entire construction process, and how by carefully repositioning a second camera’s location for multiple angles, results in deeper detail and interest in the installation.

We absolutely love not only the technical aspects of our cameras but the fascinating technical nature of a job, such as the turbine installation.

Timelapse may prove to be a perfect fit in showcasing your next construction venture, so don’t let too much time lapse before speaking with us!

Wind Turbine Installation Timelapse Short Wide Shot

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Marair Dangerous Goods Specialists Website Video

Check this out for an explosive video! We worked with our client, Marair Dangerous Goods Specialists, to create a promo video for their logistics business!

This is a great example of our standard two camera approach. One shot for close-ups and one to showcase the workspace, even showcasing how hard the warehouse management team are working away in the background as we chat about the business operations.

We hope our work blows your mind!

Marair Website Video

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Baw Baw Shire Community Grants Program

Filming seven interviews and B-roll at seven locations necessitated a rapid pace, requiring James and Sam to divide their efforts to capture the necessary content within the allotted time-frame. However, the challenging logistics were undeniably worthwhile! We caught some amazing examples of how the Baw Baw Shire Community Grants Program is making a real difference within the community, by supporting the delivery of community programs, events, projects, environmental initiatives and the purchase of equipment.

Throughout the interviews, a consistent theme emerged: the Baw Baw Shire Community Grants Program is not just about funding but about fostering genuine community partnerships. We repeatedly heard words like ‘supportive,’ ‘encouraging,’ ‘invaluable,’ and ‘community,’ emphasising that Shire staff are dedicated to making the application process accessible and empowering local community groups to thrive. This collaborative approach ensures that funding truly benefits everyone and strengthens the fabric of the community.

A Minor Capital Works Grant enabled the Rokeby Hall and Reserve Committee, led by Kate (Committee President), to refurbish the hall. The long-overdue painting project, not undertaken in nearly 25 years, has significantly improved the appearance, making it a more inviting and appealing space for the community groups that regularly use it. Whilst we were filming, Probus groups from throughout Baw Baw Shire were enjoying a social day, making great use of this beautiful facility.

Nicole, Secretary and Treasurer of Neerim-Neerim South Football and Netball Club, explained that a Minor Capital Works Grant facilitated the replacement of their ageing fence. This vital improvement, made possible by the generous support of the Baw Baw Shire Council as the primary funder, has significantly enhanced safety and aesthetics for both players and spectators. This surely has created a more welcoming and enjoyable environment for the entire Club.

The Baw Baw Arts Alliance received funding for their ‘Art in the Street’ program, provided local artists with canvases, T-shirts, and crucial support. Jeff, from the Alliance, outlined how this initiative not only promotes artistic expression but also gives artists the opportunity for their works of art to be exhibited, admired and purchased. Certainly, the cultural vibrancy of the community is ultimately enhanced by Art in the Street.

The Warragul Municipal Band has benefited from three grants to date; the latest to fund their project, ‘Satellite Music Education programs- feasibility and equipment’. Treasurer, Sarah, spoke about their innovative Satellite Music Education program, which aims to bring music education to all corners of the Baw Baw Shire, fostering a love of music in people across our region.

The Ellinbank Badminton Club successfully purchased 100 dozen shuttles, thanks to their latest grant. Today, the well-equipped sporting facility attracts both junior and senior players, a far cry from the rundown shed that representative, Ken, described as the Club’s previous home before receiving funding from Baw Baw Shire grants.

Margaret explained that the Tetoora Road Community Centre first accessed the Grants Program in 2015-2016. This year, they received funding for their ‘Spruced Up for Spring’ project, which included the purchase of a wheelbarrow, four lockable garage cabinets and two tear-drop display flags. These improvements will undoubtedly enhance the functionality of the Community Centre, a venue that hosts wonderful annual community events and is available for hire.

Our longtime friends, Dan and Laura, the dynamic duo behind The Hallora Marathon Event, have successfully leveraged past grants to enhance this renowned event that supports cancer research. Funding has been used to purchase participant medals and provide enhanced traffic management, reflecting their dedication to creating a more engaging, enjoyable, and safe experience for all involved.

Beyond celebrating successes, the annual Grants Reception is an invaluable opportunity for participants and Shire staff to connect. Our interviews revealed that hearing others’ stories sparked imaginations for new ideas and fostered a sense of community, proving that the reception is much more than just a ceremony.

We’ve always felt a strong sense of belonging within the Baw Baw Shire and are actively involved with a number of community groups. This video project provided a unique opportunity to engage with the community on a deeper level, further solidifying our love for this vibrant region.

Baw Baw Shire Community Grants Program

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EziParts Animated Promotional & Explainer

This animated campaign had a target market with both a B2B and consumer market with a specific demographic. Under the hood, EziParts is a software development company, with featured website, smart phone and desktop software products available to direct business clients, and an open marketplace for consumers to source parts across the country; so much easier than traditional networks. Creating a fun visual style to showcase the diverse product range, highlighting specific features, was a delight to put together. Working with our professional voice-over talent just puts the cherry on top of these fun but serious animations.

We didn’t have to stop at producing just the one video – EziParts had us produce one clip for their primary consumer market in New Zealand, along with a second video with a more specific approach to their B2B clients, directly within the car parts industry.

Parts Portal

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Acoustic Reprise Live Studio Recordings

Acoustic Reprise is an amazing trio based in the Baw Baw Shire, made up of Jon, Glenn and Jayne. This was a particularly special project, where we were recording these songs the week ahead of Jon’s Wedding, ready to be played on the day. Incredible harmonies, musicianship and allround talented musicians.

So, funny story. We take very special note of everything that ends up within the video frame, particularly the wide shots. On a project like this, just outside the wide shot, are piles of empty guitar cases, amps and recording equipment, not to mention our camera gear and lighting stands. We go to a lot of effort to keep the ‘stage’ clean and minimalistic wherever possible.

So that brings me to the funny part of the story. That row of chairs on the left of frame had instrument cases opened and left there, which we carefully moved before we started. However, between song recordings, a rouge case ended up sitting there on the chairs and went unnoticed. We won’t point fingers and tell you which of the trio it was. When we discovered this in post-production, we couldn’t handle the inconsistency and had to pull out the pixels magic wand.

Under the Milky Way

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Chefs Pride Innovations

This video campaign, for an exciting new product launch, took us to Queensland for a visit to the Brisbane Racing Club then all the way down to Bourkies Bakehouse in Woodend, country Victoria. Industry professionals at both locations had been using the newly developed Chefs Pride products and provided us with honest customer testimonials.

This video is a combination of the two products being launched simultaneously. To enable Chefs Pride staff to send relevant, specific content videos to prospective leads, we created two videos, each focusing on just one product.

The main ‘voice’ of these videos is that of professionals already making good use of these products; highlighting exciting capabilities the innovative product solution offers their business, in ways perhaps unexpected.

This was an exciting journey for all involved, and our team had a blast putting this one together.

Chefs Pride Innovations

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