Open Waters Gallery Showing
by Josh Thacker
Mark your calendars! The NEW Runner Runner gallery showing is here!
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Sister Companies: Fischer Edit | Modern Music
Sister Companies: Fischer Edit | Modern Music
by Josh Thacker
Mark your calendars! The NEW Runner Runner gallery showing is here!
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Our own motion graphics and 3D artist, AJ Haines proposed to his girlfriend during a BMX show this past weekend. Yes, he’s also a pro BMX rider. Congratulations AJ and Shawna from everyone at Runner Runner!
Video shot and edited by Doug Griess.
“AJ Haines proposes to Shawna Broderick” | Motion Graphics and 3D artist from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
by Josh Thacker
After much anticipation, we’re excited to finally share a couple of spots we made recently for Wiley Wallaby Australian Style Licorice. In the end, it was a great collaboration with the ad agency GdB that resulted in one of the most fun shoot days in recent memory.
“Office” | Wiley Wallaby Licorice from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
“Hospital” | Wiley Wallaby Licorice from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
The evil twin rises, but his story is not yet complete.
by Josh Thacker
Back in November, in the spirit of the holidays, we had the opportunity to collaborate with Colle McVoy on a project called the Schwinn Bell Choir. “Bells for Bikes” rang through the halls of Studio 1414 in tune to the Christmas spirit. For each e-card that was sent, Schwinn would donate a bike to a child in need. Slater directed the piece, and now we’re up for a Webby. Click here to register to vote.
by Josh Thacker
How often do you really get to meet your evil twin face to face? More so, what happens when you shoot your evil twin down a hall or across a room with an air canon? There are winners and losers in the game of life. The good guys appear to be winning. However, the jury is still out on who has the better mustache.
Stay tuned to see the continuation of our evil twin saga.
by Josh Thacker
From the hill to Main Street in seconds flat.
Last year we brought you “Job Security”. This year, “Job Security” and the other Story Beyond the Still winners premiered the final chapter at the Sundance Film Festival. Thanks to the advice of friends who had been to the festival, we only had an idea as far as what to expect. It went something along the lines of “There is literally a chairlift that brings you right into downtown.” You have to see it to believe it. Nothing, however, could have prepared us for what we saw when we got there.
Hollywood Quaint.
Hollywood relocates to a quaint mountain town that looks like it has been displaced from somewhere in the European Alps. Main Street is at a constant buzz. Cameras, microphones and lights take up valuable sidewalk real estate. And the whole time you don’t know if it’s the altitude or just the commotion that has your head spinning.
As we struggled coming to grips with the size and magnitude of where we found ourselves; we stumbled into the Sundance Festival Co-Op, figuring it looked like a great place to seek refuge. Once inside, we were stoked to see that Canon had set up a promotional booth for The Story Beyond the Still.
Canon Room.
We were almost famous. The room was a funny way to see all the work that went into The Story Beyond the Still come to fruition. The best part was that none of us knew the room was going to be there.
The premiere for The Story Beyond the Still was small and private. With only a 50 seat capacity, we almost didn’t get in. It was amazing to see how great the 5D footage held up on such a large scale. Certainly, it was a sign of change to come. Afterwards there was a brief Q&A with Vincent and us filmmakers. Our festival experience was complete.
Just like any motley crüe from Minnesota would do, we also spent a lot of time in the mountains, taking advantage of real snow and incredibly long runs.
Dude loves his job.
Highlights: World Premiere of The Story Beyond the Still, Red State (the new film by Kevin Smith), the 20-year anniversary showing of Richard Linklater’s iconic film Slacker and this guy.
Hitting the mountain with fresh tracks.
by Josh Thacker
Keep an eye out for a package of “Hot Jamz” spots that we just wrote/directed/edited for the Minneapolis/St. Paul radio station 94.5 KS95.
Here’s a little outtake that should’ve been a spot in and of itself:
Hot Jamz Freestyle from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
by Josh Thacker
Back in November, I worked closely with Proximity Minneapolis to create a comedic “video resume” web series for Formica. Check out the freshly launched website, “Laminate Rocks” to see the videos. I wouldn’t share this if the clips weren’t worth watching!
As a teaser, here’s a behind-the-scenes clip of me doubling as a stunt moonwalker. It didn’t exactly go as planned. I blame it on the fact that I had to wear the actor’s shoes, which were huge on me!
Moonwalking Stunt Double from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
by Josh Thacker
Job Security from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
Awesome news! Our short film, “Job Security” was recently selected as the Chapter 2 winner of Canon/Vimeo’s “Story Beyond the Still” contest. If that last sentence means nothing to you, check out the contest page. Making this film was a phenomenal experience. It reminded me why I got into filmmaking in the first place. It’s all about the story!
by Josh Thacker
I worked with the legendary Joe Meade recently on a spot for Allianz. The spot’s not out yet, but this is:
by Josh Thacker
We just got word that our short film entry entitled “Job Security” has been selected as one of 5 finalists in the Canon/Vimeo “Story Beyond the Still” contest! Now it’s up to the online community to vote for their favorite. Voting is only open for 5 days, so please vote for our film before February 25th!
Watch/Vote here:
“Van” for Chicago Lake Liquors through Brew from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
“Office” for Chicago Lake Liquors from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
Director Josh Thacker and editor Brian Slater of production company, Runner Runner, recently completed a package of cutting edge comedy spots for Minneapolis-based agency, Brew and client Chicago Lake Liquors. Brew’s creative director, Bruce Bildsten and team wrote the spots playing on the theme of “Suburban vs. Urban” for one of Minneapolis’ most frequented liquor stores.
Thacker took to the challenge of shooting all three spots in one day, with Slater at the editing helm soon after. They ended up with three ridiculously funny spots, going to show that with good creative and a collaborative production team, quality doesn’t need a huge budget.
Check out their article in SourceEcreative’s newsletter
by Josh Thacker
Edward Fortyhands – The Official Version from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
Thanks to Becky Olstad I recently got the chance to work with the new Canon 5D Mark II still camera, which also happens to shoot 1080p video! Instead of just testing out the camera with no concept in mind, we setout to make a short film in one night. I’m pretty pleased with the results.
I was really impressed with this camera’s performance. It creates amazing images in low light conditions. There were, however, two major downsides that I found regarding the camera’s controls. First, the audio input jack is a mini-plug only. We ran sound to an HVX200 instead. The other bummer is that there’s currently no way to manually set your exposure in video mode, which makes for having to “trick” the camera to expose the way you want it to. If this oversight is fixed in the next version of the camera, then I’m sold. I’m wondering when Nikon is going to release a comparable camera…
Thanks to all those who worked on this film:
A Runner Runner/Modern Music Production
Cast (In Order of Appearance)
The Victim: Nels Lennes
The Instigator: Aaron Richey
The Girl: Becky Olstad
Written by:
Nels Lennes
Becky Olstad
Aaron Richey
Ryan Taylor
Josh Thacker
Director: Josh Thacker; Runner Runner
Director of Photography: Ryan Taylor & Becky Olstad
Gaffer: Aaron Richey
Editor: Josh Thacker
Music Performed by: Josh Thacker
Music Composition: Josh Thacker & Daron Walker;
Sound Design & Mix: Bryan Hanna
Flame Artist/Colorist: Matt Collings
by Josh Thacker
You have to feel bad for the guy, but the photo is priceless, nonetheless. Read the story here.
by Josh Thacker
Grain Belt Beer Commercial – “Drink You Up (Golden Girl)” from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
This spot was just entered in the Grain Belt Beer 2008 “Make Your Own Commercial Contest.” Give it 10 stars at the grain belt site below if you dig it.
Vote here:
http://grainbelt.com/contest_commercial_rate.php?id=6
Credits:
Beer Drinker: Dave Tufford
Innocent Bystander: Tommy Ryman
Concept: Paula Biondich, John Lukas
Producer: Amy Brewster
Director: Josh Thacker
Director of Photography: Ryan Taylor, Josh Thacker
Wardrobe: Deborah Fiscus
Production Assistants: Dave LeCompte, Chris Savage
Drivers: Dustin Black
Editor: Josh Thacker
VFX: Tony Mills & Matt Collings
Colorist: Oscar Oboza
Composer: John Lukas
Mix/Sound Design: John Lukas
by Josh Thacker
I’d suggest shooting TTV photography. Katie Carpenter introduced me to this photographic techinque, and now I’m completely inspired. Here are a few samples of my first TTV attempt.
Interested in trying it yourself? Here are 2 links that will get you going:
by Josh Thacker
Motion City Soundtrack – “LGFUAD” from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
I’m excited to announce that the video I concepted, directed and edited (in about 2 weeks) a few years back for Motion City Soundtrack is now up on Vimeo! Before today, the video was only available on youtube, where it’s about to reach 1 million views. It seemed like a good time to post a higher quality version.
Enjoy!
by Brian Slater
Lately Josh and I have been playing with some different photography methods and yielding some fun looks. Using an 8 second exposure w/ rear curtain flash and the LED off of the back of his flash as a “light marker”, Josh has a series of interesting light painting photographs. On the other end of the spectrum, I’ve been playing with my lo-fi Holga toy camera and coming up with some funky portraits. Being a medium format film camera, there is no instant viewing of your work, so you’re never quite sure how it will come out. In a world of digital everything, there’s something very satisfying about manually holding the shutter open and hoping the shot works, usually with unexpected results such as light bleeds and funky focal depths.
Regardless of your method, grab your camera and get out there and have some fun! I haven’t picked up a camera in a long time and the simplicity and playfulness of the Holga has really got some creative juices flowing for me. As an added bonus, check out the end of our montage reel. You’ll see some quick snippets of Josh’s photos from around our hood at night, very cool.
by Brian Slater
Runner Runner Launch Video from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
After a few years in the making, we’re launching our own production company, Runner Runner! Thanks to all our co-workers at Fischer Edit/FX in Minneapolis who helped make this happen; to Tony Mills and the Fischer FX crew who always manage to pull off whatever crazy ideas Josh and I come up with; to Modern Music for creating awesome mixes that make our television commercials, films and videos sound so good; to Bill Rogina and Kathy Yerich who figure out how to wrangle our production schedules; to the assistants who put together custom reels and help us get it all done; to our fellow editors at Fischer Edit who inspire us and give us great feedback; and, to jMatt Keil and Natalie Kane who made all of this come together.
Hats off to everyone who helped with the launch video!
by Josh Thacker
China has begun Anti-terrorist drills in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
From the looks of the photo, China is going for “Maximum Intimidation” by implementing a combination of Segways and Nerf blasters. All they’re missing are some tassles on their handlebars. Clearly, no one will be messin’ with these guys…
by Brian Slater
This just in! Short brimmed, indie rock rock wearing, Castroesque hats are out. Sleek, crisp, white sailor hats are in. Trust us. Runner Runner knows.
by Josh Thacker
I was walking out of a gas station bathroom and had to laugh when I saw this. It’s as if the wall is saying “Take your pick, dude. You’re going to have to use one or the other…”
by Brian Slater
Thanks to all who came out for the launch party at the Chamber’s Hotel. Your support and encouragement means the world to us! As for the party, I hope everyone enjoyed the delicious Runner Runner signature cocktails, and by the moves busted on the dance floor, it looks like everyone did. Thanks to Dory and Daron for breaking out the jams and to all those who threw down. Check out some of the photos from the party HERE. Don’t worry those of you who indulged in illicit activities, those pics were removed to protect the “innocent”. If you want more good party times, our friends at Modern Music are having their first ever party July 31 at the Kitty Cat Klub. Hope to see everyone there!
by Josh Thacker
Stay Awesome from Runner Runner on Vimeo
Another one from the days of yore. That’s me and Bryan Hanna from Modern Music doing the voices. After making this, we joked about taking it to the next step and creating an actual animated show. Unfortunately, we have yet to act on this…but it doesn’t mean it won’t resurface one of these days.
by Josh Thacker
Josh vs. Rahzel from Runner Runner on Vimeo.
Now that this sweet blog is up and running, I’m going to start posting clips that haven’t had a home up until now. I make a lot of random videos that are just sketches, tests, and blips of ideas. This video is one of my faves.
by Josh Thacker
Over the past two days, I’ve driven behind some pretty sweet looking vans. I snapped both of these photos on my phone (I was stopped, don’t worry). I don’t know…there’s something cool about the look of these images. Now I’m hoping to wind up behind a dozen or so more. Seems like it’d be a great series.
Josh
by Brian Slater
What a horrible name for a movie but what do you expect? I was 10. I think this was the first time I fell in love with filmmaking. Shot on my dad’s old Super 8, this film had all the makings of a blockbuster hit. Secret lairs, terrorist plots, special effects (shooting a bottle rocket from a drain spout), and a full blown Hollywood score composed by me on my little DX100 keyboard. My best friend and co-star’s Mom, had a lady lay it off to videotape for us and sync it up with my soundtrack recorded on cassette tape. It was only a second or so out of sync and we were thrilled. I still have that film in my office. Ask me and maybe I’ll show you sometime.
by Kate Thomas
Brian Slater and Josh Thacker are throwing a party to celebrate the launch of Fischer Edit’s new production division, Runner Runner.
May 29, 2008 | 7 PM | Red White & Blue Bar | Chambers Hotel | 901 Hennepin
