The Big Now

“The Big Now” @iamlittleashes @robotkoch Directed by @dejhati @aniacatherine Co-directed by @nils_hh Shot at @optimiststudios Director of Photography: @luke_or_lando Performed by: @jessemmanuel_ @sarahcprinz @stephaniekim5 @sandrarmorlett @blairenicoleostendorf Editor: @dejhati Choreographer: @aniacatherine Costume and Set: @odettewashere Assistant Costume and Set: Sierra Morris Makeup: @glorianoto Assistant Makeup: @aliciaeiban Gaffer: @pedrobringas19 Key Grip: @jptravs Best Boy G&E: @jamestose G&E Swing Intern: @jjhouse4 Assistant to camera: @andykoeger Color & VFX by @millchannel Stills...

Line Scanner

Optimist Studios collaborated with the creative team behind "LineScanner" to bring its next-gen vision to life. Projected live, the project features illusory exploration of animations onto human motion and employed in-camera effects only to achieve its futuristic look....

HTC Vive

Optimist Studios provided the space to create a mind-bending trailer for HTC’s Vive technology. A conceptual trip into the surreal, the trailer reflected the intensity, emotionality, and freedom of the Vive technology. All elements were shot on green screen and full CG backgrounds were created...

Little Ashes – Front Row

Little Ashes engaged Optimist Studios to accompany their single “Front Row”. The collaboration leveraged in-house set design and production capabilities to create a smoldering stage....

Nike Air Max Day

Optimist Studios serviced Nike for assets associated with its Air Max Day product launch. Items were styled, lit, and shot to appear in brand collateral....

KAWS VR

In collaboration with world-renowned artist Brian Donnelly (KAWS), Optimist Studios created a VR experience to celebrate M&Ms 75th anniversary. Filmed in two parts, the experience takes viewers on an immersive ride into KAWS’ paintings – the artists’ surreal characters and dripping colors taking on dimensional...