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cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au cohenmedson Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:09:11 +0000 https://cohenmedson.com.au en Front page https://cohenmedson.com.au/Front-page Thu, 13 May 2021 00:44:29 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/Front-page FILMMAKER // Content CreatorCohen Medson About Commercial  Documentary  Process  Contact  honestlockdowncomp https://cohenmedson.com.au/honestlockdowncomp Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:09:11 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/honestlockdowncomp Home Cohen Medson About/Contact #HonestLockdownComp Rules: Post a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #honestlockdowncomp and a three word summary of the photo. The photo must have been taken during a lockdown but can be of anything you like. Yourself, Your friends, Your house, Your neighbourhood The only important thing is that it represents what you experienced in lockdown. It can be taken on a phone or DSLR Edited or unedited, doesn’t bother me. Submit by end of November but you also must be following me @cjmedson to be considered for the top prize.  <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/400ffc1831abecbabd08eb46d6f4f22a030b01d01084ee733dcc2d228d574d91/IMG_6103.jpg" data-mid="122898048" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/400ffc1831abecbabd08eb46d6f4f22a030b01d01084ee733dcc2d228d574d91/IMG_6103.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="900" width_o="1200" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aa8e67160302d5891919612ac0bea8b9c6994ab674f5df372be8fa499290da5e/IMG_5857.jpg" data-mid="122898198" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aa8e67160302d5891919612ac0bea8b9c6994ab674f5df372be8fa499290da5e/IMG_5857.jpg" /> <img width="3024" height="4032" width_o="3024" height_o="4032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b065c67f0493de8d5cf1884f15cec5f244067583e63bc24991a41f29177463be/IMG_5997.JPG" data-mid="122898074" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b065c67f0493de8d5cf1884f15cec5f244067583e63bc24991a41f29177463be/IMG_5997.JPG" /> Prize: What’s in it for you? You will win.  1x Framed printed version of your entry - A1 size (59.4 x 84.1cm) Or if it’s too raw, happy to do a different print for you. Reason: It’s would be unusual not to spend a little time acknowledging the impact that lockdownshave had on mental health around the world. Here is an opportunity to share your experiences either good or bad in a way to let go of the locked down way of life. We’re also looking to raise money for Movember which is to be donated to men’s mental health services. According to Lifeline, nine Australians take their own lives every day – more than double the national road toll – and 75 per cent of those are men. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians between the ages of 15 and 44. The rate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is twice that of their non-Indigenous counterparts, while people in rural populations are twice as likely to take their own lives than their city counterparts. Competition Entries Below (pending) 7 Peaks 7 Days https://cohenmedson.com.au/7-Peaks-7-Days Thu, 13 May 2021 02:00:29 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/7-Peaks-7-Days 7 Peaks 7 Days (2021) <shot/edited/directed> Location: Victorian Alps Instagram: @7peaks7days_ Melbourne locals Jay and Naomi organised a 7 day charity run of the 7 Victorian alp peaks raising funds for the SANDS foundation. This foundation supported them in their own challenging time of having lost their baby girl in their third trimester. The couple was joined by others from the Melbourne dance music community and were able to turn a negative situation into a positive.  AFL https://cohenmedson.com.au/AFL Thu, 13 May 2021 01:54:00 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/AFL AFL (2019-2020)<shot/edited/directed> Location: Australia While working for the AFL, I covered stories from the Tiwi Islands to Tasmania.  As their first content creator, I was employed to create bespoke content for the online channels of the AFL which often inolved collaboration with clients such as Virgin Australia, Go Pro and the UFC. I was the editor on the 2020 AFL and AFLW season campaign as well as the AFLW television commercial. As rewarding as these projects were, nothing beat getting out into the regional communities and capturing the stories of the people out there. Here are a few of my favourites. Awesomesauce https://cohenmedson.com.au/Awesomesauce Thu, 13 May 2021 01:56:29 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/Awesomesauce Awesome Sauce <shot/edited/directed> Location: Brunswick East VIC Producer/Writer: Grant McKibbin Actors: Grant McKibbin, Lane Sally, Sônia Christine Created for Xarion Rodriguez’s Twitch channel, this fun spoof ad began as an idea 12 months earlier around a table from one sad pizza delivery order. Shot over a day, a total of two and a half large bottles of chilli mayo was dispensed over the cast. The stench was almost as unforgettable as the final product. <img width="2572" height="1332" width_o="2572" height_o="1332" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/27bb7921b70d2a9a8fb9fed9d430373c6c84975285af5e2d15f9d4b993b653c0/Screen-Shot-2021-05-13-at-4.46.24-pm.png" data-mid="108303903" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/27bb7921b70d2a9a8fb9fed9d430373c6c84975285af5e2d15f9d4b993b653c0/Screen-Shot-2021-05-13-at-4.46.24-pm.png" /> COPA90 https://cohenmedson.com.au/COPA90 Thu, 13 May 2021 02:00:46 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/COPA90 COPA90 <content creator 2016-2018>Location: Worldwide Having been the key filmmaker that helped COPA90 wonderboy Eli Mengem get his role with the seminal Football Supporter Culture YouTube channel, the time came for me to join rank and explore the world through a football lens.  From the Russian World Cup to qualifiers in Costa Rica, there was no corner of the world too far for us to traverse to find and tell the story of the world game.  Our office was airplane seats, hotel rooms and the odd week or two back at HQ in central London. This fast paced world of production on shoestring budgets meant that we had to economise time and energy to get the most out of a small window of time and tell the most meaningful story possible. This mindset has continued throughout my career to this day. “Riots & Relegation: WTF Happened to Leyton Orient?” My first film for COPA90 with Eli Mengem at the reigns. We followed the demise of one of the original football league clubs as its owner ran it into the ground. This film has touched the hearts of many fans around the world, some deeming it “Possibly the best video copa has ever made, I keep coming back over over and it still has the same impact!” “How Football Conquered Japan” For the world cup qualifiers, Eli and I teamed up and travelled to Japan for a rollercoaster adventure exploring how Japan has become a fierce football leader in the Asia Pacific region. We explored all aspects of Japan and both cried a little as we watched our home country team of Australia lose against the stronger team. “The Most Batshit Mental Friendly Ever!” Teaming up with American-Italian football supporter savant Martino Simcik, we had the hearty challenge of creating a film within three days; including filming and editing. The game was prefaced with a “ring of fire”, a demonstration that became tradition upon the first Aris v Boca Jr. friendly in 2009. We managed to complete the task with only a moment to spare before our deadline, what will forever be one of my favourite campaigns we set out to acheive at COPA90. Cows Of Slovenia https://cohenmedson.com.au/Cows-Of-Slovenia Fri, 14 May 2021 03:44:05 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/Cows-Of-Slovenia Cows Of Slovenia (2019) <shot/edited/directed> Location: Julian Alps SLOVENIA Inspired by the films of Werner Herzog, whilst strolling up the hills of a valley within the Julian Alps of Slovenia the sound of the cowbells echoed up towards the heavens.  The beauty of the moment was not lost upon the hiker as he made his way back towards the herd and stopped to wonder at their dreams and their tranquil nature. Tamale Big Idea Project 2020 https://cohenmedson.com.au/Tamale-Big-Idea-Project-2020 Thu, 13 May 2021 02:01:54 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/Tamale-Big-Idea-Project-2020 Big Pitch Idea 2020: Queer Family Portrait <shot/edited/directed> Location: Tamale Studios, Northcote VIC Artist: George Goodnow Participants: Josie Alexander, Lukiah Bodley, Barun Chatterjee, George Goodnow, Wanjiku Miri, Eliki Reade, Pat Simons, Delali Zevon-Aniakwah Assistant Editor: Sam Brough Tamale Studios put out a competition for free studio access for 2 days for the most inspiring entries to use. The winning entry came from Melbourne artist George Goodnow and fellow peers who wanted to reimagine the family portrait and challenge the cis stereotype attached to this format. This project was completed completely for free from all involved with everyone donating their time and efforts to help bring their vision to life.  Zwift https://cohenmedson.com.au/Zwift Thu, 13 May 2021 02:00:56 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/Zwift Zwift Academy Finals 2020 <shot/edited/directed> Location: Baronia VIC Production Company: Nimble Productions UK  10 Zwift Academy users across the world fought for a spot in professional racing team Canyon/SRAM. 5 male and 5 female riders that spanned across the UK, Columbia, Germany, New Zealand and Australia had been selected for the finals from their outstanding performance on virtual cycling app Zwift. 18 year old, Neve Bradbury and I were paired up and spent 2 weeks capturing her story to be sent back daily to the HQ in the UK.  She was tasked daily with challenges that were not only physical but helped the team gauge whether she was a good fit to join their professional squad. After a live show that commenced at 3am local time, Neve Bradbury took out the professional contract and now lives in Girona, Spain. Our daily delivery also required us to shoot and edit a 1 minute cut of the day and the challenge for social as well as delivering 15 minutes of selects for the production company to use and a range of social attributes for Zwift. We also played a large role in giving feedback for the team and judges to deliberate on the rider’s attitude and personality. After a couple of days, the decision was made to no longer make edits for each day much to the dismay of some of the more capable shooter/editors. Below are the two that I was lucky enough to put together. Bardot https://cohenmedson.com.au/Bardot Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:02:30 +0000 cohenmedson https://cohenmedson.com.au/Bardot Bardot - 2021 <shot/edited/directed> Location: MelbourneHair/Makeup:  Carla Dyson Connected to Bardot through Instagram, we worked together covering both Ecom and Editorial shoots for one of Melbourne’s longest running fashion brands. 