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Emmy Award Winner Toussaint Morrison Stars in Movie “Black in Minneapolis” on all Streaming Platforms

by the minneapolis egotist / October 24, 2020 /
"Black In Minneapolis" is a modern-day Malcolm X story, told through the eyes of a black man who witnesses his brother’s murder by police during a routine traffic stop. He responds to the murder by generating a movement of black people to fight against systemic oppression and police violence through community organizing, political policy, and force. His strategy is one that’s unique, dangerous, and necessary.

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Tribeca Film Institute: If/Then Shorts Winner

by Egotist / April 17, 2020 /
James Christenson has some exciting news to share with y'all.

Through my Minneapolis-based production company, Vista Pop, my collaborator Brennan Vance and I were selected as the winners of the Tribeca Film Institute's 2020 If/Then Shorts - American Midwest - pitch competition for our short documentary TO BE RECONCILED. The motion picture follows an undocumented immigrant from the Twin Cities who, while fighting a zero-tolerance immigration system and the relentless threat of depo[Read More]

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Spit Bits—A New Endeavor from Two Local Creatives

by Egotist / March 3, 2020 /
Local ad guys Shun Matsuhashi, motion/production designer at Riley Hayes, and Joe Graves, social strategist at ICF Next, kicked off Spit Bits as a New Year's resolution to themselves. Their intention? To create a short film for every month in 2020.

So far they've stuck to their word and have their latest release, "Big Man," to show for it. Let us just say this: We can't stop watching "Big Man." And now we're planning on catching the rest of their stuff so long as they keep producing i[Read More]

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What Happens When You Mix a Mandalorian with a Minnesotan? The Minnesotalorian, Obviously

by the minneapolis egotist / December 6, 2019 /
Fallon NY President John King has some interesting side projects outside of the agency. His latest is a Minnesota-inspired Star Wars parody – what he is calling “the first-ever Sci-Fi Midwestern.”

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Alex Frecon Thinks Edina Liquor’s Free Delivery Is Too Good To Be True

by the minneapolis egotist / December 4, 2019 /
The Brief: Edina Liquor had a new offering—free delivery in 2 hours or less, with a $35 minimum order. The problem was, nobody in town seemed to know about it. Alex was tasked with breaking the news in an entertaining way that resonated with a millennial+ audience.

The Strategy: Free delivery in 2 hours or less is a good deal. A really good deal. In fact, it’s such a good deal that when you hear about it, you might start to wonde[Read More]

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Minneapolis Copywriter Is Old Now. Keeps Rapping Anyway.

by the minneapolis egotist / August 10, 2019 /
Alex Frecon's latest project is yet another music video.

In an age where everyone is obsessed with being young/cool/relevant for as long as possible, Alex is content with throwing up the white flag. Rear-view mirror, baby. Off into the sunset for this old Cadillac.

Chiggity check it out.

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Wait, Who Are You? The Stable Flexes Production Capabilities

by the minneapolis egotist / July 16, 2019 /
The Stable is a full-service consumer brand agency, helping businesses drive sales across retail, e-commerce, creative, and marketing. They do a lot of different stuff for a lot of different clients. And if you don't know, now you know.

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New Film Camp Gives Kids the Tools to Tell Their Stories

by the minneapolis egotist / June 6, 2019 /

Looking for a unique summer camp for your creatively inclined kids? Look no further. MPLS Film Academy offers week-long sessions that teach kids about all aspects of film. From story development to acting to production, campers will dive into the craft and come out with a finished short film at the end of each week that they can screen with friends and family.

Unlike other film schools, MPLS Film Academ[Read More]

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Spit Bits—A New Endeavor from Two Local Creatives

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Minneapolis Copywriter Is Old Now. Keeps Rapping Anyway.

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