New Passenger: Andrew Reinartz

New Passenger: Andrew Reinartz

Passenger is pleased to announce Andrew Reinartz as the newest addition to the the Passenger fold.   Specifically, Andrew will be spearheading Passenger’s own sales and marketing efforts.     Born and raised in Sioux Falls, he is heavily involved with the local music and arts community playing in the South Dakota Symphony, Dakota Jazz [...]

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A Common Occurrence – Short Film

A Common Occurrence – Short Film

Passenger is proud to share our short film “A Common Occurrence”.  A Common Occurrence explores the tension between hope and regret through a young mans longing for a second chance.   Winner of the Jury Award for Excellence in Cinematography at this years South Dakota Film Festival, A Common Occurrence is currently screening at various [...]

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Soulcrate – Click, Click, Follow, Follow

Soulcrate – Click, Click, Follow, Follow

Passenger was privileged to help Soulcrate produce their latest video.   We felt the subject matter of the song  would best be served by a “good enough” aesthetic.  Meaning, we wanted to achieve a look of your average  Youtube viral video that lacked a truly polished touch.  I believe this lo – fi approach helps [...]

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Vimeo Find: Karen O. – Abandoned

Vimeo Find: Karen O. – Abandoned

Check out this incredible rendition of “Mammas Don’t let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”, by Karen O. of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s fame.  Music aside, the video stands on it’s own as a fine piece of work.  Beautifully shot and artfully directed the project speaks volumes about the astounding loss of small family farms [...]

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Cautionary

Cautionary

Inspired by classic fairy tales I wanted to experiment with compositing and a noir type aesthetic. As such, this experiment was not intended to be part of a more cohesive narrative or future project.  Rather, just for the fun of it.   I shot our actors as well as the set against a green screen [...]

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From Here: 002

From Here: 002

From Here, is an ongoing visual collection of the people I meet. This is the Empress of the Third World Vagabond. She is writing a book in the margins of her bible.

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South Dakota Corn Utilization Council: A Collaboration

South Dakota Corn Utilization Council: A Collaboration

Last month Passenger was approached by Paulsen Marketing to help develop a series of videos for web, TV, and provide photography for marketing the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.  Specifically, Passenger provided all production services for both the video and photography components.  Special thanks to Clara Jacobs and Janet Anderson and the rest of the [...]

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From Here: 001

From Here: 001

From Here, is an ongoing visual collection of the people I meet.   This is John. Every Cardinal home game he can be found outside the north gate of Busch Stadium. He isn’t feeling well. He’s trying to scrape money together for food and lodging. He’s missing his legs. He says God will bless me.  

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People We Like: Buck65

People We Like: Buck65

People We Like: Buck65   Richard Terfry, A.K.A Buck65, is a Canadian hip-hop artist incorporating heavy influences of blues, country, folk, and rock into his music.  His ability to paint vivd stories ranging from the absurd to the heartbreaking transcend the stereotypes or expectations of the genre.   Part of my attraction to his music [...]

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Summer Vignette

Summer Vignette

Hooray for cameras that also happen to be phones!  Here are a handful of shots I nabbed with my phone… or camera this summer.  Effects courtesy of Vignette, available at the Android Market.        

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