Futuristic Films

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10/23/2020

The Denver Film Festival is underway, and we found a familiar Nathaniel Rateliff music video in the shorts program!
https://dff.eventive.org/films/5f63c1c45944b3005c84ba2e

A music video from Nathaniel Rateliff shot on 16mm film.

06/16/2020

This project is proof of how much we can accomplish, together. To our friends and collaborators that made "Hire Local" video a reality, we are so thankful and honored to work alongside such a talented bunch.
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If you are believe in all that is Colorado's creative community: please visit the Colorado Creators Alliance website, and sign the pledge to Hire Local. Also, catch Jasper Gray and Frank Pickell go at it around :30 in the video – you don't want to miss it! 🥊
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A special thanks to our Futuristic crew who worked double-time to get this done.

After COVID-19’s initial blow to Colorado’s creative industries, 13 of Colorado’s top production companies joined forces to contribute individual scenes, a c...

05/13/2020

This pandemic has impacted us as individuals, businesses, and as a community. We want to thank you for your courage and resilience. Through it all, the Downtown Denver Partnership has been keeping our Center City clean and safe, helping businesses get funding, and connecting those in need to resources. Over the coming months, we need to continue to work together. Listen to the guidance of health officials and city leaders as we come back downtown to support the diverse businesses that help make Denver, Denver.

We’ve sacrificed a lot to get this far, but our job is not done. Thank you for standing tall.

03/20/2020

in the spirit of virtual happy hours everywhere, here's a roundup with some of our favorite beverage spots! we're looking forward to clinking glasses with you soon! 🍻

This is "Futuristic Films | 2020 Beverage Reel" by Futuristic Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

03/13/2020

casting for this spot was super fun, Bobo the dog included! shoutout to Karin Erickson for bringing the cutest “talent” to set! made with Karsh Hagan for Bank of Colorado.
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production and post: Futuristic
director: Jasper Gray
dp: Frank Pickell
eps: Sarah Liles and Christian Silberbauer
edit: Matt Wade
color: Jonnie Sirotek

director: Jasper Gray dp: Frank Pickell ep: Sarah Liles ep: Christian Silberbauer line producer: Loretta Polizzi agency: Karsh Hagan cco: Jeff Martin assoc.…

02/25/2020

as I'm sure many of you have heard — our dear friend Jason Stoval is in the hospital in Paris and in need of our help. Jason (aka Sid Pink) is one of the most generous, creative, kind people we've had the pleasure of knowing and working with for many years. if you are a friend of Jason's, this fundraiser is place to share information, send support, and come together as a community. please share and help if you are able.

Sid Pink, Uncle Sid, or Jason Stoval--whatever you call him--we all know him… Jasper Gray needs your support for The Recovery Fund for Jason Stoval / Sid Pink

02/19/2020

learning is life-long, full of discovery, and a firm foundation for the next step. we loved working with Colorado State University Global and Amélie Co to share a meaningful look at all that learning can be!
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production and post: Futuristic
director: Jasper Gray
dp: Will Gardner
eps: Sarah Liles and Christian Silberbauer
edit: Matt Wade
color: Jacob McKee

director: Jasper Gray dp: Will Gardner ep: Sarah Liles co-ep: Christian Silberbauer client: CSU Global agency: Amelie chief creative mentor: Cameron Day Creative…

01/30/2020

another fun shoot with Cobra Golf, Hovercraft, and Rickie Fowler. all of the club detail shots were done in-camera with the Laowa by Venus Optics 24mm probe lens. it was a swingin' good time🏌️
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director / dp: Frank Pickell
eps: Sarah Liles and Christian Silberbauer
executive director: Matt FaJohn
Phantom Flex: Chris Vanderschaaf
edit / vfx: Hovercraft
color: Jonnie Sirotek

director / dp: Frank Pickell eps: Sarah Liles and Christian Silberbauer phantom tech: Chris Vanderschaaf art director: Jerry Blohm agency executive producer:…

01/09/2020

so excited for our friend Nathaniel Rateliff and his performance of "And It's Still Alright" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. congratulations! we can't wait for the full album release on February 14.

Music guest Nathaniel Rateliff performs "And It's Still Alright" for the Tonight Show audience. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http...

01/08/2020

what an honor to help bring this project to life. we’re proud to share the release of “And It’s Still Alright”, the latest music video from Nathaniel Rateliff. check out the article for the full video: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/nathaniel-rateliff-interview-solo-album-and-its-still-alright-934066/
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Production + Post: Futuristic Films
Director: Rett Rogers
DP: Jasper Gray
EPs: Sarah Liles + Christian Silberbauer
Edit: Matt Wade
Talent / Dancer: Bailey Harper

After a divorce and the death of friend and collaborator Richard Swift, the singer-songwriter opens up about why he’s stepping away from the Night Sweats for an unguarded new LP

01/03/2020

we're excited to share that "The Mend" premiers tonight at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Denver, Ogden, UT and Calgary, Alberta Canada. this heartfelt portrait presents the sport through the lens of a mended father son relationship. for more information on screenings, and to vote for "The Mend" - check out: https://www.flyfilmfest.com/films/
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director: Broc Isabelle
dp: Will Gardner
color: Jonnie Sirotek
score: Zoe Brush

12/05/2019

The many year arc of DPS Cinematic has been an organic and circuitous journey laced with chaos, serendipity, frustration, and moments of pure and utter magic. Originally dreamed up by DPS founder Stephan Drake, the spirit of the film series can't be summed up any better than in his own words:

"The whole thing has always been an attempt to reflect the unspeakable–– the immersion and transport into the 'whatever it Is’ that happens inside that space where snow, mountain, technique, body, and equipment all merge–– effectively unlocking a portal into another world. As we know, that special door doesn’t always open, but sometimes we get lucky... What we see on the other side is enough to change lives and shape characters."

For years, the bulk of the series was artfully crafted and executed by Ben Sturgulewski. Three years ago, we both went to Japan to shoot dual films on the same Cinematic trip- an idea, that at the time, I thought was pretty asinine. But as fate would have it, and in true Cinematic fashion, things worked out. Friendships were made, deep snow was found, and the series torch was more or less passed to me for the time being.

For the past three seasons, I have had the honor of shooting and directing many of the films. I think what I love most about the Cinematic aesthetic is that it has never been about the best skiers, the gnarliest lines and sickest tricks, or how many fat budget heli-dollars we can burn. Sure, there's been a couple helicopter rides here and there, but very few. ...actually, only one. In reality, the vast majority of the footage has been gained through skin tracks and heavy packs alone.

This past season was difficult. Interior BC experienced an unusually dry February. Many a day was spent touring endlessly searching for fresh snow and resulted in zero images shot. But no matter how difficult days get, I always come back to the truth that an opportunity to spend a day in the mountains with a small group of good people, searching for beautiful snow and calling it work, is about as good as it gets in this world.

But alas, all things must come to an end. This will be my last film in the DPS Cinematic series. It's truly been an honor to work with this crew and travel the globe searching for that elusive 'portal' found at the intersection of sport, art, and deep virgin snow.

So there you have it, we made one more short ski film."
-The Lonely Star-
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Director / DP: Frank Pickell
Edit: Matt Wade
Color: Jonnie Sirotek
Executive Producers: Stephan Drake and Dan Benshoff
Featuring: Santiago Guzman, Piers Solomon, Zack Giffin
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Many thanks to the series sponsors, partners, and friends who have all believed in the magic of DPS Cinematic.
DPS SKIS
Outdoor Research
Osprey Packs
Fat Tire
Revel Stoke Tourism
Mountain Baker

An ill-fated explorer finds himself marooned on a desolate planet. Alone with his thoughts, he is caught between a sandy reality and snowy hallucinations of winters…

11/11/2019

some changing rooms let you try on clothes. prAna's changing room experience surprised people with unforgettable moments. from holding 100-pound pythons, learning the art of Kyūdō archery, to tasting exotic bugs.
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Futuristic teamed up with prAna and Camp+King to concept and film this interactive event in the heart of the RiNo, River North Art District. which experience would you want to see behind the secret door?
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director: Jasper Gray
dp: Will Gardner
ep: Sarah Liles
experience manager: Jason Stoval
production manager: Rob Murphy
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for more, check out prAna's website: https://www.prana.com/life/give-awareness/life-changing-rooms.html

Some changing rooms let you try on clothes...ours lets you try on an unforgettable experience.

10/24/2019

this is training, Alaska-style. American Ninja Warrior Nick Hanson working extra hard for the iPhone 11 launch with GCI and Spawn. fun fact: Nick kept up the Eskimo Ninja energy between shots. we even found him climbing a light pole at one point 💪
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director/dp: Frank Pickell
camera: Will Gardner
editor: Matt Wade
colorist: Jonnie Sirotek

director / dp: Frank Pickell ep: Sarah Liles 1st AD: Andy Zanto camera: Will Gardner production manager: Shane Reeves client: GCI agency: Spawn 1st AD: Andy Zanto copywriter:…

10/15/2019

Colorado Lottery for the win! count us in for more sun protection inspections 👌here's some new work we edited and colored alongside our friends at Cactus Inc. have a watch!
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edit: James Bedford, Matt Wade, Trevor McKenna
color: Jonnie Sirotek

post house: Futuristic Post agency: Cactus edit: James Bedford, Matt Wade, Trevor McKenna color: Jonnie Sirotek