A story of rapper and artist Dres, part of the iconic 90's hip hop duo Black Sheep, and his amazing journey from the top of the game to struggling with civilian life and confronting the canyon of his last chance at success.
Now Streaming on Paramont+
Directed by Clark Slater
Produced by Tom Colabraro
Edited by Clark Slater & Maria Hassell
Production: Versus Originals
Where is Private Dulaney? is the incredible true story of a mother’s search for her missing Marine son, and the world of gun running, drugs, cults, and serial killers she uncovered.
3-part series developed and produced for HULU/ABC News.
Directed by Joshua Bennett
Produced by Tom Colabraro & Ali Pensyl
Cinematography by Damien Michael Drake
Edited by Max Bleeker, David Jakubovic, Mara Wollong
Production: Show of Force & Versus Originals
In the greatest era of hip hop, a 10 year old prodigal son named Chi-Ali was chosen to become the greatest artist hip hop has ever seen. As fame, money and pressure took over, he found himself turning to the streets and left with a decision that would forever change his life, and alter the history of hip hop.
Shot over the span of 3 years we detail Chi’s unique journey from child star to fugitive on the run to present day human rights activist. Premiering at the 2019 Beverly Hills Film Festival at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater, the film is currently streaming on AMC Networks ALL/BLK.
2019 Beverly Hills Film Festival: Official Selection
DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Justin Barnes
EDITOR: Morgan Mitchell
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Jeff Ricker
ANIMATION BY: Miguel Hernendez & Kun-i Chang
SOUND MIXING BY: Plush Studios
For more information or to request a screener please go to www.ChiAliDoc.com
The Patient AirLift Services is a network of volunteer pilots that provide free medical flights and air transportation services, receiving no compensation, using their own or rented aircraft. No fees of any kind are charged for these services. Generally, the individuals who turn to PALS for air transportation are receiving diagnosis, medical treatment or follow-up for acute or chronic healthcare conditions and cannot afford commercial or charter flights.
Azran’s story is just one of the many lives PALS effects on a daily basis.
Directed and Shot by: Damien Drake
Produced by: Tom Colabraro
B-Cam: Alex Purifoy
Edit: Morgan Mitchell
Born out of a blend between historic Irish whiskey making traditions and modern-day maturation experimentation, The Sexton represents the changing face of culture, capturing the romance and provenance of the past and the optimism and creativity of the future.
Featuring Cocktail Bar Owner and actor Donal Brophy, Fashion Photographer & Fashion Designers Jason & Laura Odell, the Set Design & Fabrication team at 4×8 Workshop, this film followed groups of people from different walks of life in different cities, classes, and backgrounds all with one thing in common; they never rest, and are always pursuing their dreams, passions, and potential, and reflecting on a restless life.
2019 Silver Telly Award Winner in Online Commercials: Food/Beverage
DIRECTED BY: Justin Barnes
PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Jeff Ricker
EDITOR: Morgan Mitchell
This series created for BMW & MSG Networks showcases unique stories from the world of Youth Hockey. Each episode chronicles the journey of a young hockey player and how the game has shaped their lives both on and off the ice.
This series is currently on rotation on MSG Networks airing after the conclusion of Devils, Rangers and Islanders broadcasts leading you right into post game coverage.
DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Steve Massorelli
EDITORS: Morgan Mitchell
1ST AC: Mike Ciecierski
2ND AC/SWING: Connor Peterson
POST PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
COLOR: Tristan Kneschke
MIX: Plush Studios
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Passionate, loyal, and often comically irrational, New York sports fans are as loyal as they come living and dying by their team's success. So being New Yorkers ourselves, we embraced the opportunity to create a campaign for MSG Networks; highlighting these unique individuals who make up each team's one of a kind fan base.
After weeks of research, scouring the Internet and social media, we sourced 12 unique fans to profile for MSG's Expressions of Fandom series. Through authentic imagery and documentary style interviews, we showcased each individual's personal journey through fandom while exhibiting their unique way in which they support their favorite team. Whether it's getting your favorite team's logo shaved into the back of your head or remodeling your basement to be the ultimate fan cave, New York fans are as die-hard as they come.
2019 Bronze Telly Award Winner in Promotional Video: Media Promotion
DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
DIRECTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Jeff Ricker, Steve Massorelli, & Noah Collier
EDITORS: Morgan Mitchell & Matt McGee
The newest four-part documentary is a branded content series featuring trending city businesses, such as The Fit In, Teranga, Franca, and Malai. The small business owners showcase how they’ve innovated and thrived throughout the pandemic, and highlight how Squarespace has made building a website and running a business possible.
The films were shot, edited, and finished within a one month span in order to make sure that it could air on MSG during this year’s first round matchup between the Knicks and Hawks in the NBA playoffs.
Directed & Produced by: Tom Colabraro
Shot by: Billy Voermann & Steve Mastorelli
Edited by: Vince Perriyti & Michael Equi
In the beginning of 2013, 20-year-old John Glaude weighed 360 pounds and significantly lacked self-confidence, but he would make a conscious decision to lose weight and stick to a plan. Within two years, the El Cajon, California native never expected to lose 180 pounds or become a viral sensation for his weight loss efforts, though he's done both.
DIRECTED BY: Damien Drake
PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
EDITOR: Mike Plunkett
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Michael Dwyer
1ST AC: Rachel Dusa
SOUND: Oliver Virmont
GAF/GRIP: Rob Magno
POST PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
What began as a joke five years ago has grown into promising wine careers for music producer Will “Tell” Davis and rapper Sadat X, co-founder of the influential group Brand Nubian and successful solo artist. The Brooklyn duo became a sensation in 2009 after Davis started posting web videos of Sadat’s laugh-out-loud funny and often expletive-laced wine reviews in what’s now called True Wine Connoisseurs. A year into the series they released True Wine Connoisseurs, their signature wine label which is now sold in stores across the nation.
Directed & Produced by Tom Colabraro
Shot by: Jeff Ricker & Billy Voermann
Edited by: Morgan Mitchell
Animation by: Nick Agderian
Capturing the essence of Brooklyn, The Nets, and their Fans, this video is told and seen through the eyes and perspective of Brooklyn’s youth. Their diverse, restless, optimistic and full-of-life nature parallels our film and the team in so many ways, capturing the hopefulness of a season and the love of Brooklyn.
Directed by Justin Barnes and Brandon Kuzma, this film transcended the normal, to journey through Brooklyn in a fast-paced, stylized manner. No hard cuts or abrasive jumps in time and location were envisioned, so the final film flows from scene to scene in a fluid and harmonious way, with clever transitions done in and out of camera that take viewers on a non-stop journey that continuously builds in energy.
A big part of the success of this project was in how the video was treated in post. Animation, Typography, and VFX seamlessly were composited into the live action so that all worked as one. Billboards were brought to life, players were composited into reflections, and drawings blended into live action.
DIRECTED BY: Justin Barnes & Brandon Kuzma
DP: Brandon Kuzma
LINE PRODUCER: Kyle Davis
PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
1ST AC: Andrew Price
EDITORS: Morgan Mitchell & Brian Sanford
ANIMATION: Tim McKee & Manny Palad
MIX: Plust Studios
COLOR: Color Nest
POST PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
Given the explosive and unpredictable nature of the NFL games the project was set up to keep the subjects fluid, thus allowing CBS to highlight the most pivotal players or matches in a given week. With this in mind, the topic for each segment is selected 5 days out, we were tasked to design, animate, edit, score and sound design the piece prior to game-time on Sunday.
While football graphics tend to be skewed toward testosterone and in-your-face 3D, we have steered away from that and treated this project more like weekly independent films. Juggling styles, tones, and their animated techniques has allowed us to properly spotlight each week’s story, while also allowing them to juggle the pressures and perils of creating on a tight deadline.
2019 Gold Telly Award Winner in Television: Motion Graphics for “London Quick Facts”
2019 Silver Telly Award Winner in Television: Motion Graphics/Design for “AFC Championship Game”
2019 Silver Telly Award Winner in Television: Use of 2D Animation for “London Quick Facts”
2019 Silver Telly Award Winner in Television: Use of 2D Animation for “AFC Championship Game”
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Nick Aderian
PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
ANIMATION BY: Nick Aderian, Tim McKee, Adam Pearlman. Benge Li.
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To celebrate the ‘re-launch’ of their 90s classic candy, Twix Cookies and Creme, Twix collaborated with The Shoe Surgeon for a custom-made Air Jordan Retro 1 inspired by the new treat.
Starring UCB Talent Dan Fox in both roles, this comedy spot is an absurdist take on two sneakerheads as they compare their most recent acquisitions — a Left or Right Twix Sneaker. Dan performed each role, in different clothes and hairstyles, allowing Versus to double-down on the same-but-different comedy.
DIRECTOR: Justin Tyler
LINE PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
1ST AD: Kesho Desouza
CAMERA: Jeff Ricker & Steve Massorelli
EDITOR: Brian Sanford
POST PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
COLOR: Nick Levanti
MIX: Plush Studios
For Alltimers’ collaboration with Adidas we took it way back to the essence. Harkening back to the medieval times of peasants, blacksmiths, wenches, witches and of course boiled wool we produced this spot to properly compliment the good old days…
Alltimers X Adidas…”Just Like Old Tymes”
DIRECTED BY: Marcus Manoogan
PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
EDITOR: Morgan Mitchell
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Jeff Ricker
2ND CAMERA: Vic Sorvino
1ST AC: Connor Peterson
SFX MAKEUP: Kelly Harris
PROPMASTER: Greg Huff
ASST. PROPMASTER: Dave Mitchell
To promote Adidas’s new collaboration with street-wear brand Alltimers, we created a series of on air and social spots featuring their signature tagline “Perfect for Everything”. The quirky and fun campaign plays into Alltimers devotion for not taking itself too seriously while creating a collection of pop-culture pastiche, inspired by classic jerseys, inside jokes, and a modern light-hued, primary-color theme.
DIRECTED BY: Marcus Manoogan
PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
EDITOR: Morgan Mitchell
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Jeff Ricker
1ST AC: Connor Peterson
PROPMASTER: Greg Huff
After a successful launch as a 2016 Super Bowl spot, Advil sought to continue and expand upon their ‘Distant Memory’ campaign. Featuring editorial that takes you by surprise and unique personalities that engage the audience, these spots illustrate how you can pursue your passions, explore your potential, and defy your pain with Advil.
DIRECTOR: Justin Barnes
PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
DP: Jeff Ricker
1ST AC: Connor Peterson
EDIT: Townhouse
A combination of live action & animation to announce Uniqlo’s SPRZ Campaign. A global project where art and fashion meet, SPRZ NY features specially-designed items such as T-shirts that are inspired by influential artists including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Jason Polan.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Justin Barnes
PRODUCED BY: Tom Colabraro
EDITOR: Brian Sanford
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Zander Taketomo
ANIMATION BY: Manny Palad
The damage done by “dipping” tobacco may lead to needing a mandibulectomy, a scary surgery that requires upwards of 87 different tools. With this in mind, FCB and Versus partnered with The FDA to create a campaign that leaned into the lifeless, industrial, and scary nature of these tools, with the aim to educate them on the effects of “dipping” tobacco.
All the pieces of the 87 Tools campaign worked together to create a single cohesive brand and experience. The social videos work with the video content pieces and the banners are in line with IG stories, etc. Versus went in with the mindset that no piece is an extension of each other, but rather are all fully considered and working as one.
This approach also applied to how we built the look and feel. We wanted the story, cinematography, design, edit, and audio to be working as one to create a full cohesive experience. The design doesn’t drive the cinematography, and the visuals don’t influence the audio, instead they are all considered as one, and influence each other. When we approach a project in this thinking, we know that great things happen and we blur the line between the parts of the project and experience it as a whole, working together in a totally realized campaign.
DIRECTOR: Justin Barnes
DP: Michael Somoroff
EDITOR: Morgan Mitchell
LINE PRODUCER: Rob Mackler
POST PRODUCER: Tom Colabraro
ANIMATION: Manny Palad & Benge Li
MIX: Ant Food
COLOR: Nice Shoes
