Secret Weapon Studios

06/03/2024

A lot of you post production folks have asked about the remote workflow we provide with Blackmagic and DaVinci Resolve - so we are happy to present our first series of tutorial videos. If you’re an editor or AE curious about working in Resolve Collab - check it out. If you’re a producer looking to save 60% of hard-costs on your next remote edit - check it out!

Tutorial Videos: https://lnkd.in/eS8nP-Bj

01/11/2023

Hey there Secret Weapon followers,
We had to create a different page as this one ran into some inexplicable and unfixable issues with Meta advertising. Please jump over and read about our new carbon footprint estimator and offset marketplace.

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13/10/2022

NOW CREWING - REALITY SHOW - AMELIA COURT HOUSE, VIRGINIA // SEEKING CAMERA OPS, AC'S, STILL PHOTOG. DM or Text/ WhatsApp us if you're avail or have rec's at 848-800-2525

01/10/2022

We're excited to introduce - the only tool you need to quickly find expert-vetted crew for any production, and the only service that PAYS THE CREW for their referrals. The two heroes in this video and are the type of crew you want on your set. Instead of spending your time texting, calling and emailing crew for avail and recs - just hit us up and we'll do the work for you - fast. Every film needs a hero. We're yours. Crew Hero

26/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. Lupita & Alma of are our heroes of the day.​​​​​​​​ Lupita & Alma have been working in hair and makeup for over 20 years. Either individually or as a team, they have a firm knowledge of what is needed for makeup and hair in high temperatures, and desert environments. They pamper their clients making them feel comfortable and beautiful even in the most exotic locations. Note: we do not exclusively represent Lupita & Alma, we just have them in our vetted network of amazing crew.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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25/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. is our hero of the day. Ling is a Director of Photography based in NY. He began his career in NYC as a camera operator for music videos for the likes of Childish Gambino. Ling has captured stories for clients including CBS, MTV, Tru-TV,Netflix, Snapchat HBO Max, Samsung, Cover girl, and more.​​​​​​​​ Ling was the recipient of the 2021 Telly Award for cinematography, additionally he is twice Emmy nominated. Whether in the snow banks of Alaska to the streets of Compton he is always chasing a story.​​​​​​​​
Note: we do not exclusively represent Ling Mai/ we just have him in our vetted network of amazing crew.

24/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. Today's hero location is .atl​​​​​​​​
Resonant Studios is a haven for Atlanta's creative community. Founded by local filmmakers, our aim is to foster creative collaborations with visionaries from the commercial, film, and non-profit spaces. Located just minutes from downtown, the airport, and the newly completed southern section of the Beltline, we offer a spacious 4,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a pre-lit c*c and an adjacent shoot house for turn-key photo and video productions of all kinds.​​​​​​​​

23/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. Patti Diaz of is our hero of the day.​​​​​​​​
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Patti Diaz started her production career in 1996 in Cabo with a series called Land’s End featuring Fred Dryer. Since her first day, she felt in love with production. The team work, the creativity, the hard work, the challenges and end results.​​​​​​​​
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Among her experience she has worked in many different rolls such as Producer, Production Coordinator, Wardrobe Stylist, Casting and Props. Later on, she founded her own company to help productions interested in filming in Mexico. ​​​​​​​​
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With more than 26 years experience, working with world class brands such as Nautica, Allure featuring Nicole Kidman, Bank of Norway DNB featuring George Clooney, Netflix, Bravo, House Hunters International, Nivea, David Yurman, H&M, Aeropostale, Nissan, among others and multiple five star resorts including One&Only Palmilla, JW Marriott and Esperanza, an Auberge Resort, Patti with hard work and heart has created a name in the production industry of trust and good service. Her close attention to detail, outstanding relationships with hotels and government and deep bench of talent make it easy to assist you with any of your questions. ​​​​​​​​
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22/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. is our hero of the day. A professional problem solver, Erica started her production career in Boston MA, then made her way to Chicago, IL before landing in Los Angeles, CA. Driving, rigging, walkie duty, fire watch, call sheets and receipts, Erica has done it all.​​​​​​​​
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19/08/2022

Every Film needs a hero. We’re Yours. is our hero of the day. Born and raised in Lima, Peru - cinematographer Rodrigo Valencia is dedicated to documenting the universal human experience through the lens of each individual's personal journey. Rodrigo has worked on over 30 documentaries over the course of 3 years for CNN’s Great Big Story, and has worked on a variety of narrative films, commercials, music videos and fashion films for a large roster of clients. His passion, his eye and his passport will send him to great lengths for the sake of the story.​​​​​​​​
Note: we do not exclusively represent Rodrigo Valencia, we just have him in our vetted network of amazing crew.​​​​​​​​

18/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. Today's hero location is Careyes. ​​​​​​​​
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Hollywood's best kept secret lies along Mexico's Pacific coastline. Just south of Puerto Vallarta, Careyes is known for its beauty and the world famous Arte Careyes Film and Arts Festival. Careyes unique architecture and landscape has been highlighted in the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, W Magazine and Variety.​​​​​​​​
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17/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. from M Casting is our hero of the day. Since inception in 1998, M Casting has cast thousands of diverse and exciting projects ranging from national, regional and foreign commercials to fashion, editorial and commercial print campaigns. Diversity and equality are of utmost importance to M Casting, and M is women owned and extremely committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, race sexuality, social background or disability.​​​​​​​​
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Note: Secret Weapon Studios does not exclusively represent Marissa or M Casting but she can be found in our vetted database of amazing crew.​​​​​​​​

16/08/2022

Every Film needs a hero. We’re Yours. is our hero of the day. Jesse specializes in capturing vivid moments in unique situations- from getting shots of bands on the run in every lighting situation possible, to capturing special moments of leading Bollywood stars on frenzied sets. Jesse has also toured with Imagine Dragons, Halsey, The All-American Rejects, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Vanessa Carlton, NEEDTOBREATHE, American Authors, and Matt Maeson​​​​​​​​
Notable clients: Rolling Stone, Netflix, WWE, Interscope, Billboard, Sony, and more​​​​​​​​
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16/08/2022

Every Film needs a hero. We’re Yours. is our hero of the day. Jesse specializes in capturing vivid moments in unique situations- from getting shots of bands on the run in every lighting situation possible, to capturing special moments of leading Bollywood stars on frenzied sets. Jesse has also toured with Imagine Dragons, Halsey, The All-American Rejects, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Vanessa Carlton, NEEDTOBREATHE, American Authors, and Matt Maeson​​​​​​​​
Notable clients: Rolling Stone, Netflix, WWE, Interscope, Billboard, Sony, and more​​​​​​​​
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15/08/2022

Every Film needs a hero. We’re Yours. .East is our hero of the day. Sage East is a visual storyteller and seasoned photographer who has gained recognition for her compelling and emotional imagery. Born and bred in New York, Sage is constantly inspired by the style and swag surrounding her. It should come as no surprise that Sage credits her unearthed passion for photography to the influences of her environment. Her work is equal parts timeless and innovating whilst still being full of raw emotion allowing her to transport viewers to an exact moment in time. Her ability to skillfully manipulate both color and light all contribute to the beautiful aesthetic she's brought to life in all of her work. Note: Note: we do not exclusively represent Sage but she can be found in our vetted database of amazing crew.​​​​​​​​
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12/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. Today's hero location is Nashville,TN.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Nashville offer easy access to filming locations. This city offers fee locations but more importantly they offer a variety of free locations.​​​​​​​​
Besides these privately owned locations, Tennessee offers easy access to state-owned buildings and properties, which are available to filmmakers to use for free. State parks, government buildings and government-owned land are fee-free location possibilities.​​​​​​​​
One of our most famous fee-free locations is the old Tennessee State Prison. It features unique 19th century architecture, and it’s located just 10 minutes west of Downtown Nashville. It’s been a go-to location for music videos, commercials and features since the early ’90s, including notable productions such as The Last Castle, The Green Mile and Walk the Line.​​​​​​​​
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You can see this city in shows like Masters of Flip, Flip of Flop, Chrisley Knows Best, Thicker Than Water, Very Cavallari, Real Housewives of NJ, Southern Charm, ABC’s Nashville, The Green Mile, Thing Called Love,Shut In, Walk The Line, The Matrix and so much more.​​​​​​​​
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film needs a hero. We’re yours. From the historic landmarks like the RCA recording studio, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Belle Meade Plantation to sweeping farm land, and h***y tonks Nashville,TN has a lot to offer when it comes to planning your next location scout.​​​​​​​​
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Let us provide location services for your next production in Music City.

11/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. is our hero of the day. Brenda has been a costumer for hit shows like Brooklyn 99, The Good Place , Rutherford Falls, Love Victor, CSI: Vegas, and many more! Brenda has costumed designed miniseries “Small Shot” on Netflix and Amazon. Brenda has styled commercials for Panda Express, Facebook, Sale Force, Walmart, Nerf Gun etc​​​​​​​​
Brenda designed for John Stamos, Jeremy Luke, Howie Mandel, Ken Davitian. Her work can be seen in commercials, scripted, docu-follows, and film. Note: we do not exclusively represent Brenda Dyk/ we just have her in our vetted network of amazing crew.

10/08/2022

Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. Today's hero location is Baja California Sur.​​​​​​​​
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Spanning La Paz to Loreto to Los Cabos, Baja California Sur is always a favorite location to film. Our location services in the region include permitting, transportation, set rentals, carnet assistance and much more. // Most recently, you can see the region in shows like The Walking Dead, Survivalists, House Hunters International, FBoy Island and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. //Every film needs a hero. We’re yours. From the desert to the sea our team in Mexico has you covered when it comes to filming in Baja California Sur. // Let us provide location services for your next production in the peninsula.