Stories in Motion

07/22/2024

Stories in Motion, On Edge Productions LLC, and Del Negro Entertainment are proud present the trailer for our new short film, "Distant Memories." We'll be screening on Sunday, September 8th as part of Summerdance at the Regent Theater in Arlington, MA. Tickets can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/yc55ahpx

This was a fantastic collaboration about a very important and personal subject for us all. We cannot wait to share what we made. In the meantime, please share this trailer and we hope to see you at Summerdance!

Featuring: Sissy O'Hara, Christie Devine, Alyson Muzila, Tim Connelly, Gabriella Spinney, Chelsea LeBeau, Nick Wakely, Lily Ewald

Written & Directed by: Chris Esper

Produced by: Lisa Wynn & Tom Mariano

Executive Producers: Chris Esper, Tom Mariano & Deborah Seco Del Negro

Director of Photography: Nelson Reis

Wardrobe Supervisor: Grace McDade Babikian

Gaffer: Derek Raimo

Grip & Electric: Brandon Pelletier

Production Sound Mixer: Ben Alexander

04/07/2024

It's been a while! Posting the first of a few reels of services offered by Stories in Motion. This is a reel for color grading services. Some of these are also projects I shot as a Director of Photography. Feel free to reach out for an inquiry.

10/01/2023

Publicity photo for by . Photo by Joe Navas.

09/05/2023

In 2018, collaborated with to make is a short silent film about anxiety. It did very well on the festival circuit. On a whim, I decided to submit it to in Hollywood, CA.

This past weekend, I attended the screening where the film got a warm reception. It was one of the best festival experiences I had. Not only did the film screen well, but we won for Best Thriller. A major congrats to the entire cast and crew who made it possible. It’s amazing to see this film still thrive even a few years later, especially in the heart of Hollywood. What made the weekend even more special was being with my partner, my rock, and my love, .

08/06/2023

Stories in Motion loves making music videos. The great thing about music videos is being able to experiment with story in a linear and/or non-linear way. It’s especially fun to use analog formats like film or tape along with digital. If you're a band or artist looking for a video of your song or songs, reach out with an inquiry.

06/10/2023

On the set of as .

01/10/2022

New year, new reel. This is my updated cinematography reel for 2022. 2021 was a solid year of projects. Big thanks to the directors and producers for entrusting me in creating the look of their pictures and to the crew members who made these shots possible.

09/20/2021

I'm pleased to share the trailer for my latest directing effort, "Undertaker," a short surreal drama written by Kris Salvi.

What I loved about the story upon first reading it was its existential themes and subtextual dialogue. More importantly, it was an immense pleasure working with the incredibly talented cast of Dustin Teuber, Jennifer Mary, Justin Thibault, Teddy Pryor, Michael Leporē, and Kris Salvi.

A huge shoutout to the incredible crew who made this look as good as it does. Colin Munson, Sam Lucca, Zachariah Suto, Ryan Collins, and Gabrielle Rosson. A huge thank you to Jay Sheehan for his sound mix on this trailer and to my frequent collaborator and composer, Steven Lanning-Cafaro.

Please share the trailer and see the film on Oct 9th at the Elm Draught House Cinema as part of the An Indescribable Film Fest!.

09/20/2021

Tonight at 6pm, the trailer for the latest short film from Stories in Motion, "Undertaker," will be dropping online. It was an immense pleasure directing this film. When I first read the script by Kris Salvi, I was captivated by its surrealism and how much it spoke to me. The cast includes many talents, including Dustin Teuber, Jennifer Mary, Justin Thibault, Teddy Pryor, Michael Leporē, and Kris Salvi.

I also had an incredible crew that consisted of Colin Munson, Sam Lucca, Zachariah Suto, Ryan Collins, and Gabrielle Rosson.

Before you see the trailer, enjoy the poster by Michael Lepore of Causarē. The film will be screening for the first time at An Indescribable Film Fest! on Oct. 9th.

07/20/2021

As many know, directing is my first love and main trade. It's been 3 years since I directed my last film that involved a full cast and crew (that being Imposter). This past weekend, I finally got back to directing with a new film, a short surreal drama, "Undertaker." As written by Kris Salvi, this script spoke to me in volumes while also sharing my sensibilities as a storyteller in both style and theme.

I was lucky to have a great cast that included Dustin Teuber, Jennifer Mary, Justin Thibault, Teddy Pryor, Michael Leporē, and Kris Salvi. Behind the camera, I had the talents of Colin Munson, Sam Lucca, Zachariah Suto, and Ryan Collins.

Finally, big thanks to Blue Moon Diner Gardner for providing one of our key locations. Check out our screenshots below (with a very rough color grade), and keep a lookout for a trailer and eventual festival screenings.

05/19/2021

A video made for the Bristol, Rhode Island based, InGENEius, a business that sells hand crafted products. Check them out.

This is "InGENEius | Bristol, RI" by Stories in Motion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/12/2021

My children's book, "Go to School, Kanunu," is available in paperback on Amazon. It's based on a Syrian tale as told by my grandparents and father. Check it out and leave a review.

Go to School, Kanunu

05/11/2021

Stories in Motion loves making music videos. The great thing about music videos is being able to experiment with story in a linear and/or non-linear way. If you're a band or artist looking for a video of your song or songs, reach out with an inquiry.

This is a sample of my music video work. Includes: - "The Center" by Mike Antoch (2011): Official Selection of the 2012 SENE Film, Arts and Music Festival -…

05/06/2021

All of Stories in Motion's titles, "Imposter," "Bent," "The Deja Vuers," and "Undatement Center," are available for free viewing on Reveel. Check them out and more on Roku or online.

Reveel is accessible on over 1000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, MACs, PCs, streaming media boxes such as Roku & Fire TV.

05/06/2021

A short documentary I made last year, "Yesteryear," received a terrific review from Indie Shorts Mag. This was a special project that was made in the wake of the pandemic to bring positivity during trying times while also making a piece about mortality. It was also a film that was made when another project I was to direct was postponed.

"Documentaries are designed to be informative and educational, but ones such as these are simply reminders of what human creativity is capable of. In the unknown and unplanned footage and videos made some three decades ago, we find that binding them together in a relatively measured way can still spring us with surprise. And, Yesteryear does that and more."

Photos, homemade videos have a distinct vibe to them. Regardless of whose ever it is, the grainy film, sepia-toned images carry a charm of a bygone era and time that warm our hearts. Nostalgia is what we turn to when reality becomes too much to bear. And in Chris Esper’s 13:52-minute documentary, ...

04/29/2021

All of Stories in Motion's titles are available for free viewing on Amazon Prime. Check out the films in the link below.

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04/27/2021

Stories in Motion offers post-production services including picture editing, sound editing and mixing, and color grading/correction. Please see my reel below and reach out with inquiry.

This is "Chris Esper | Editing Reel | 2021" by Stories in Motion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/22/2021

Two years ago, Stories in Motion had the opportunity to capture the story of Ruckle Cleaning. If your business is in need of a video or commercial, please reach out with an inquiry.

This is "Ruckle Cleaning" by Stories in Motion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/21/2021

Aerial cinematography brings any project to a whole new level. I'm happy to share that I'm now a Part 107 certified pilot. This certification allows a skilled and safe flight to occur.

This is "Chris Esper | Aerial Cinematography Reel (2021)" by Stories in Motion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/20/2021

Film is a visual medium which incorporates many elements, most especially cinematography. Below is my cinematography reel. While I did capture images, it couldn't have been done without the assistance of a great camera team, gaffer, and grips. If you have a film in which you're looking for a cinematographer, please reach out with an inquiry.

This is "Chris Esper | Cinematography Reel | 2021" by Stories in Motion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/15/2021

Stories in Motion offers services in music video production. Services include conceptualizing, pre-production, production, and post production. Reach out with an inquiry.

This is a sample of my music video work. Includes: - "The Center" by Mike Antoch (2011): Official Selection of the 2012 SENE Film, Arts and Music Festival -…

04/13/2021

Stories in Motion offers videography services such as commercials, promotional videos, corporate videos, and more. If you or someone you know is in need of a video, please reach out with an inquiry.

This is "Chris Esper | Videography Reel | 2021" by Stories in Motion on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/09/2021

"Undatement Center" is available for free viewing on . Please leave a review and/or share. Thank you and enjoy!

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