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  • A Certain Kind of Light – Trailer

    A Certain Kind of Light – Trailer

    Facing his own mortality, a sage like 93 year old Doctor/Professor spends his waning days passionately sitting bedside to the gravely injured and terminal patients of his hospital. He invites the wounded to tell their stories, masterfully walking alongside them and aiding in their search for meaning and healing in their time of unique vulnerability.

  • In Pursuit of Silence – Trailer

    In Pursuit of Silence – Trailer

    Feature Length Documentary In Pursuit of Silence is a meditative film about the value of silence, our relationship with sound, and the implications of living in such a noisy world. From the Desert Fathers of the third century AD who became the model for Christian monasticism to John Cage’s seminal work 4’33” which would go onto inspire a generation of artists, humankind has had a long fascination with silence. In our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and […]

  • PURINA+GOOD- “Dog Heroes”

    PURINA+GOOD- “Dog Heroes”

    Short form Documentary/Branded Content Directed by: Brandon Vedder Cinematography by: Colin Mika, Gareth Taylor, Terrance Stewart

  • La Source – Trailer

    La Source – Trailer

    Feature Length Documentary Produced, Shot, Written & Edited by: Brandon Vedder & Patrick Shen Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle (Hotel Rwanda, Crash), in what The Washington Post calls an “artfully shot documentary,” La Source tells the uplifting story of Josue Lajeunesse, a Haitian Princeton janitor who returns to his country after the devastating 2010 earthquake to revive his lifelong dream to bring what is most fundamental to his village’s survival; clean water. For more information: lasourcemovie.com

  • Be A Pro Documentary Series

    Be A Pro Documentary Series

    Short Form Documentary Series/Branded Content A 8 part short form documentary series that gives a behind the scenes look at the LA Galaxy Soccer team and what it takes specifically to stay on top. Each episode focuses on a different player and takes us into his game looking at one specific element and breaks it down for a rare look into what it takes to be a pro.

  • Black on Black Trailer

    Black on Black Trailer

    Feature Length Documentary Directed by: Brandon Vedder On May 12th 2008, a series of brutal riots started in the South African providence of Alexandria. These attacks targeted Northern African foreigners and lasted for months and became the worst and most brutal since the fall of apartheid. Most of these targeted foreigners had already fled their home countries due to bloody civil wars, corrupt governments and collapsed economies. This is the story of one group of those twice displaced foreigners who […]

  • Snow Globe Los Angeles

    Snow Globe Los Angeles

    “Snow Globe Los Angeles” is a short time-lapse film that captures the city of L.A. during the holiday season. “Snow Globe Los Angeles” was created using over 4000 still images shot on a custom built camera rig. The effect was achieved using a Canon 5D MII, a homemade tilt-shift style lens, a light bulb filled with water, and paper cut outs to create shaped bokeh. Shot by: Colin Mika Music: “Samskeyti” by Sigur Ros

  • 3 Ring Dreams Trailer

    3 Ring Dreams Trailer

    In 2009 we went out to Nashville to spend a week with an traditional american 3 ring circus…animals, clowns death defying acts and all. Here is a little peak at what we captured.

  • Project Explore: Catalina Trailer

    Project Explore: Catalina Trailer

    Episodic Documentary Series Directed by: Brandon Vedder Resting off the Southern California coast, Santa Catalina Island has been a symbol of escape and adventure for centuries. From early Explorers who cherished the safety of its harbors, to modern day vacationers, Catalina Island possesses the ability to transport its visitors much further than the 22 nautical miles it lies across the sea. Travel with us as we explore Catalina Island.

  • As Cities Grow

    As Cities Grow

    “As Cities Grow” is a loose narrative short created using various time lapse footage shot by Colin Mika. It was shot on a Canon 5D Mark II using homemade tilt-shift lenses, a Milapse remote head and a homemade time lapse dolly. The background music is Hearts, Stars, and Sailboats by Let Down.