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GO PRO

GO PRO – FILM – SCREENWRITING

GO PRO

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We’ve all had it, that “cosmic moment” – paddling up the face of a wave, looking at friend thinking, ‘If only I had a camera!’
Nick Woodman, GoPro Founder

THE IDEA

Screenwriters Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor were commissioned to tell the story of the emergence and subsequent impact of GoPro in a 25 minute documentary that blended a fast, irreverent VO with insightful talking heads.

Directed by Peter Hamblin

Produced by Hamblin Imagery x Red Bull Media House

THE RESULT

Go Pro documentary premiered as S01 E01of the award winning The Ripple Effect Series to a global audience on Red Bull TV written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor.

THE APPROACH

In 2002, Nick Woodman launched GoPro, an action camera that he hoped would prove enough of a success that he and his friends could earn enough of a living to support a life surfing on the California coast.

We were brought on board to write the Episode following the initial research and interviews had been undertaken. We brought to life the story of Go Pro founder Nick Woodman’s and how an old leash, an elastic band, a disposable camera and surf trip around the world would spark a revolution in both the technology and media industries, launching a brand that would go on to employ over 1500 people and sell over 16 million units.

Bringing together an energetic and sharp voice-over with multiple talking heads, we created a script and guided the narrative from paper edit to completion.

Go Pro documentary - The Ripple Effect Series written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor

This is Bhutan. Lying between Tibet and India, this tiny Himalayan kingdom is home to big mountains and even bigger ideas. Eschewing mainstream economic philosophy, Bhutan measures prosperity not in GDP but by gauging ‘Gross National Happiness’, defining progress not in dollars and cents but in passion and fulfilment. Something that Nick Woodman has invested heavily in.

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TWITCH

TWITCH – FILM – SCREENWRITING

TWITCH

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It was like day 4 when the SWAT team kicked the door in. That’s when the pranks started – they wanted to see it live on JustinTV. They came in guns drawn, we were going, ‘Don’t shoot us please.’
Justin Kan

THE IDEA

Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor were commissioned to tell the story of the emergence and subsequent impact of Twitch in a 25 minute documentary that blends a high octane VO with astute and perceptive talking heads.

Directed by Peter Hamblin

Produced by Hamblin Imagery x Red Bull Media House

THE RESULT

Twitch documentary premiered as S02 E01of the award winning The Ripple Effect Series to a global audience on Red Bull TV written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor.

THE APPROACH

In June 2011, Justin Kan and Emmett Shear launched Twitch, a website that would become the platform for eSports and live streaming, driving a revolution in how consumers use the Internet.

We spoke with Twitch founders Justin and Emmett to learn how a series of pivots and an attempt at 24 life streaming sparked the idea for Twitch – the platform that turned computer games into eSports, driving an industry that now out performs both music and movies. We also integrated the tales of key players involved in the journey, posing the questions that would bring the story to life.

Bringing together a fast paced and insightful voice-over with multiple talking heads, we created a script and guided the narrative from paper edit to completion.

Justin Kan Twitch Documentary - The Ripple Effect Series premiered on Red Bull TV written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor Directed by Peter Hamblin

Gideon Yu came and said, ‘Your business is fucked. It had grown and grown and grown and then it was flat and anything that’s flat on the Internet is fucked, because the Internet is growing… so you’re shrinking in terms of market share.’ That gave us the kick in the pants we needed.
Justin Kan

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ATARI

ATARI – DOCUMENTARY – FILM

ATARI

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If you can’t fix it, call it a feature.
Alcorn’s Law

THE IDEA

Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor were commissioned to tell the story of entrepreneur and electrical engineer Nolan Bushnell who co-founded video game empire Atari in a 25 minute, edgy documentary blending a high momentum VO and insightful talking heads.

Directed by: Peter Hamblin

Produced by: Hamblin Imagery x Red Bull Media House

THE RESULT

Atari documentary premiered as S02 E06 of the award winning The Ripple Effect Series to a global audience on Red Bull TV.

THE APPROACH

Bringing together carnival barker charm and electronics know how, Nolan Bushnell co-founded video games giant Atari. In doing so he revolutionised the way people play games forever and inadvertently became the father of Silicon Valley, establishing a new way of working.

We spoke with Nolan Bushnell to hear first hand the story of his journey from computer science student to founder of a multi million dollar games industry. We unearthed the tales from those involved in the journey, posing the questions for key players that would bring the story to life.

Bringing together a fast paced and insightful voice-over with multiple talking heads, we created a script and guided the narrative from paper edit to completion.

Atari documentary script by Demi Taylor Nolan Bushnell The Ripple Effect

Nolan Bushnell and Pong for Atari documentary The Ripple Effect Series written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor

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JACK O’NEILL

JACK O’NEILL – DOCUMENTARY – FILM

Kudos to O’Neill for this brilliant masterpiece!
Beachgrit

THE IDEA

Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor were commissioned to write a film and tribute to the life of icon, entrepreneur, surfer, trailblazer Jack O’Neill.

Directed by: Peter Hamblin

Produced by: Hamblin Imagery

Commissioned by: O’Neill

THE RESULT

‘I Knew Jack O’Neill’ was premiered during the memorial paddle out in Santa Cruz and a number of events across the globe.

The film was also showcased world-wide via surf and adventure media including: Surfer Magazine, Outside Magazine, Stab, Tracks, Carve, What Youth, Grind TV, Men’s Journal, Beach Grit, Surf Girl as well as a number of film festivals.

THE APPROACH

Jack O’Neill – trail blazer, inventor of the wetsuit, is a cultural figure who manages to transcend boundaries, beyond the notion of brand to the heady realm of surfing pioneer. When Jack O’Neill passed away aged 94, surfing lost one of its most iconic figures.

We had one week to produce a script that honoured a man who was both a surfing icon to the world and a friend and father to those who knew him best. In telling the story of Jack O’Neill, we knew it was important to share both the big steps and innovations as well as those more intimate moments of his life. We went deep into the brand and talked story with some of those who knew Jack well in order to write an emotive piece that captured Jack’s spirit, ethos, and philosophy, sharing not only leaps of innovation and imagination, but those elements of his life that helped shape the man.

We created a script and guided the voice-over artist on tone, pace and pauses ensuring the film carried the right energy, reverence and momentum.

I Knew Jack O'Neill tribute film written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor

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I knew a man that changed the world. Well, the world that I know…That world? It’s that plane that we as surfers occupy; that line between sea and sky. And we’re held there by these invisible forces, fluid mechanics, surface tension, and that need for just one more… It’s in those wild margins, between high and low – that we exist.

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MOOG

MOOG – FILM – SCREENWRITING

MOOG

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This is a superb bit of film making, a bit bonkers, but deliciously informative… gives you a feel for the heart of this remarkable company.
GearNews.com

THE IDEA

Screenwriters Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor were commissioned to tell the story of the invention and impact of the Moog synthesizer in a 25 minute, energetic, high tempo documentary.

Directed by Peter Hamblin

Produced by Hamblin Imagery x Red Bull Media House

THE RESULT

Moog documentary premiered as S02 E05 of the award winning The Ripple Effect Series to a global audience on Red Bull TV written by Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor.

THE APPROACH

Dr. Robert Moog was a musical maverick and inventor of the world’s first modular synthesizer. Working with some of the most influential names in music, he created a seismic shift in the sonic landscape with an instrument that crossed genres, employed by the likes of The Beatles, Emmerson Lake & Palmer and Gary Numan to Nine Inch Nails, Stevie Wonder, Portishead, Georgio Moroder and beyond.

We spoke with Moog Brand Director Emmy Parker to uncover the story of how inventor and technologist Bob Moog took a nascent idea and redefined the musical landscape. We also brought insight from key players involved in the journey and posed questions for the likes of Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh, Gary Numan, Adrian Utley (Portishead), Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) and Money Mark (Beastie Boys), helping the story breathe.

Weaving together a fast paced and authoritative voice-over with multiple talking heads, we created a script and guided the narrative from paper edit to completion.

The film tells the story of the invention and impact of the Moog synthesizer in a 25 minute, punchy and edgy documentary.