Think it, Sink it, Reef it- "Sunken Conversation"

“Sunken Conservation” will begin its television broadcast debut on January 14th at 8:30 on WJCT-TV channel 7.1 and/or Comcast channels 8 & 440.  This is the first program of its kind to feature underwater realms of Jacksonville.  Most people have no idea of the amazing underwater habitats our region is home to.  The show was produced to highlight these important environmental assets while also showcasing conservation efforts underway to benefit them.  It is important for the community to be aware of these resources and to protect them.  

 

 

More details including the trailer can be found on the TISIRI website here http://tisiri.org/sunken-conservation/ For more information regarding the show please contact: Joe Kistel, Executive Director TISIRI joe@TISIRI.org

 

 

WHAT’S MARK KOHL BEEN UP TO?

Cinematographer/founder of Kohl Pictures of Jacksonville and Director, Ben Orisich collaborated with Bright Red TBWA Agency to create the Cayman Islands “Point of View” (POV) television campaign this past November. The project uses new state-of the-art equipment that gives viewers a real-life experience through the eyes of the Cayman Islands active traveler.

“We wanted to create an experience where viewers feel as if experiencing the adventurous activities on the island. We were able to successfully capture what the natural human eye would,

an up close focus and racking focus to infinity backgrounds,” says cinematographer, Mark Kohl. “It was also important for us to incorporate hands to keep it from looking as if the campaign were shot on a handheld camera.”

Kohl previously worked with Radiant Images, a full-service rental house for digital cameras and

film equipment, and knew the company recently worked on a POV system with the Codex

camera. The Codex camera is several steps above the GoPro system allowing the use of

interchangeable “C” mount lenses, and wireless focusing capabilities, with a 10-bit color depth.

“We wanted a realistic feel for the campaign. It is imperative that viewers see through human

eyes, not an extreme wide angle with an infinite depth of field like using a GoPro. We also

needed a camera that captures the Cayman’s deep beautiful colors. We needed Alex type quality

mounted in front of someone’s face.” says Kohl.

One of the biggest challenges was showcasing underwater activities that went on in the Cayman

Islands. Radiant worked with Hydroflex and developed the first underwater housing for the

Codex POV camera, which used an underwater BNC cable tethering the camera to the recorder.

“This was a tricky task because the sealed BNC cable was only 80’ long and we had the recorder

on a boat, which limited our shots of being in the sweet spot of the location. It ended up working

out great and we could actually see underwater on live video. I don’t remember ever doing that

before. It was quite exciting watching the clients see the underwater footage as it was happening.” says Kohl.

Startup Small Fox Media is all about collaboration

Small Fox crew on set. Pictured(from L to R): Tanner Deprin (AC and Drone), Guy Barnhart (Writer and PA), Kayla Beckmann (Owner and Producer), and Joe Karably (DP)

Small Fox Media, a Jacksonville based TV, film and social media business, celebrated its one-year anniversary in August this year. The young company is celebrating big

accomplishments in the debut year, working with and producing video and/or

social media content for local, regional, and national companies including: FIS

Global, Retro Fitness, One Spark, Adamec Harley-Davidson, Pure Barre, and

Drug Free Duval.

Small Fox Media owner, Kayla Beckmann, formerly of Void Magazine and

Shepherd Agency, started Small Fox in August 2014 and is taking a different

approach in company structure. She teamed up with Jacksonville

cinematographer, Joe Karably of 1186 Pictures, and formed a creative

partnership. “We are a media house without the house,” Beckmann says. “We’ve

built a network of extremely talented freelancers and build a custom team for

each individual project. By breaking down the walls of traditional production, we

are able to create a product that is efficient, cost effective and – what we feel is

most important – of outstanding quality.”

Beckmann’s story was recently featured in a viral article on popular news and

entertainment website, elitedaily.com, “How I Defied Statistics And Became A

Female Entrepreneur”.

Small Fox Media is a production company/media house based in Jacksonville,

FL. Small Fox specializes in TV, film, animation and social media services.

Visit smallfoxmedia.com // @smallfoxmedia on Instagram.

For press and media inquiries, please contact Kayla Beckmann, at

904.349.0692.

Cinematographer, Joe Karably on set of Drug Free Duval “Stoke” project - profile piece on North Florida youth following their dreams.

Mark Anthony Films looks to bring studio to Jacksonville

Mark Anthony Films, a film company started back in 2006 in Los Angeles. Mark as the Creator, Writer, Director and Producer. He graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a major in Cyber-Security and is a future graduate from Full-Sail University, majoring in Digital Cinematography. He has written a kid’s gospel play called, “What God has for me” which was performed in Churchland, Virginia. Also, he has worked as a cameraman with the Flower Network based in Los Angeles. Worked the BET Awards Red Carpet and backstage interviews.

Mark Anthony Films (MAF) has several projects in the works for television and big screen. The first project The Packs is the launch project that is set in the Bayou of New Orleans, as rival werewolves packs come together to battle, Octavious, a sinister werewolf strives to be the Alpha.

Another upcoming project under MAF is Working Wall Street which is a drama, suspense sitcom series as four young and hungry friends try to power their way to the top of the brokerage firms they work for, but make a turn for the better as they merge to make a super-power company.

Two’s a Couple, 3’s a Crowd, is a suspense, drama, comedy television series based out of Atlanta, as friends that grew up together are having issues as one married couple splits apart and the issues spills into the homes of the other friends. These are just a few projects in the hopper with many more to produce.

There are plans to open a studio in the Jacksonville area as well as building a studio set in the South Carolina area. Mark Anthony Films feels that Jacksonville has the right climate to for their productions and looks forward growing the industry. 

The Packs, a drama, fantasy and horror television series about rival werewolves packs living in the Bayou of New Orleans come together to battle Octavious, a sinister wolf.