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Nico starts the summer

adminslim — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:27:56 +0000

Nicolas Caicoya starts the summer with a fun orange spot for Aperol. Check it out.

Getting Ready for Prom?

adminslim — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:46:01 +0000

Find out what happens when dads dress their daughters in this Converse spot, directed by Brad Morrison for Anomaly. Happy Easter!

Zero Dark Fiddy

adminslim — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:47:04 +0000

Slim's Brad Morrison directs 50 Cent in this spoof of Oscar-nominated film Zero Dark Thirty for Jimmy Kimmel Live. SNL's Fred Armisen plays Osama Bin Laden, who 50 has tracked down to a storage locker in Van Nuys, California. Check out the video...
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Best Fake Commercial

adminslim — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:43:57 +0000

this is a really funny fake commercial – Brad Morrison makes Jimmy Kimmel’s pesky Aunt Chippy into a complete fool … Check it out. Directed by Slim’s Brad Morrison.

Karen Cunningham is back

adminslim — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:43:15 +0000

She's back! Slim Pictures is happy to welcome Karen Cunningham back to the roster after a year-long hiatus from the company. During that time, Cunningham was represented worldwide by Partizan, which ended with the opening of her own shop in the UK, Pop-Up Films. “I only left Slim to explore global
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Florian Sigl at Slim

adminslim — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:12:23 +0000

Meanwhile Sigl arrives at SLIM with a reel replete with compelling advertising for clients Karel including BWM, Mercedes, Opel and Sony Ericcson. Sigl enjoyed a successful career as a producer in Germany before donning the director’s cap. He founded Bakery Films in Hamburg and post-production entity
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Vote for Prop 37

adminslim — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:04:41 +0000

Vote for Prop 37 everyone! We all need to know what’s in our food.
Check out ZCDC’s Prop 37 spot.

Wake Up and Vote!

adminslim — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:29:41 +0000

Brad Morrison directs funny First Lady Michelle Obama to remind everyone to go VOTE!

Slim signs Melissa Silverman

adminslim — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:13:54 +0000

A New York City native who spent her high school years in L.A., Melissa Silverman is a visual thinker whose work shows her unique perspective; a perfect blend of real life, comedy and quirk. From studying the unique characters of her downtown neighborhood to exploring remote Icelandic locales (think
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Funny Men Jay Mohr, JB Smoove + Bill Bellamy

adminslim — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:15:29 +0000

Director Brad Morrison of Slim Pictures continues his comedic, celebrity-driven work with Jay Mohr, JB Smoove and Bill Bellamy in a new campaign for client Toyota through Saatchi, LA. The new work consists of submission videos from Mohr, Smooth and Bellamy, each self-driven Fantasy Football players
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stephen blackman 1957 – 2012

adminslim — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:19:59 +0000

just a few memories… click here.

Rest in Peace Stephen

adminslim — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:25:02 +0000

Today my beloved friend and long time collaborator Stephen Blackman passed away after having suffered a stroke. Stephen was a true gentlemen, an exceptionally kind person and a most talented artist. I am grateful to have enjoyed many wonderful times and laughs with him. He will be dearly missed by all
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ZCDC – SOTO – ART CAR

adminslim — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:38:09 +0000

ZCDC shoots, directs and edits their latest short film for Goodby, Silverstein and Partners and the Chevy Sonic with Grafitti Artist Jeff Soto in SF. Soto and an all robotic Sonic art car paint an automotive inspired Grafitti while ZCDC documents the entire process. Slim and SFX Co. Bot and Dolly were
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Rolling at 135mph

adminslim — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:40:32 +0000

"Rolling At a Hundred Thirty Five Miles Per Hour" is the title of a compelling Behind The Scenes with Stephen Blackman directing. Shot at the fastest race track in the US - Willow Springs CA - this is a film about what happens when you send two Audi R8 race cars, two Russian Arm camera cars and an AStar
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Slim at Super Bowl

adminslim — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:14 +0000

Slim's first Super Bowl spot is airing Feb 5th. Goodby cut the Chevy "Skydive" spot by ZCDC together with the rest of the campaign's productions, creating a 60 second high-octane stunt spot predominantly featuring the footage we shot out in Arizona last year. The spots is on YouTube or click the picture
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ZCDC “Aquadettes” at Sundance

adminslim — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:48:00 +0000

ZCDC's latest film Aquadettes is competing in the US Documentary Short selection at Sundance 2012. The Aquadettes are a group of elderly synchronized swimmers from Leisure World, a retirement community nestled in Orange County, California. One of them, Margo Bouer, is fighting multiple sclerosis and
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Slim signs Ludovic Schorno

adminslim — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:52:54 +0000

Slim Pictures have added director Ludovic Schorno to its roster. The Swiss-born native is recognized for his ability to blend strong creative ideas with visually compelling effects. This niche has led to stints at shops including Imaginary Forces and Brand New School. Schorno has also created visuals
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Stephen Blackman shoots Agent Provocateur

adminslim — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:54:06 +0000

Agent Provocateur takes a scary turn with this short film that launches the Soiree 2011/2012 collection. Directed by Epoch’s Justin Anderson and shot by Slim’s Director/DP Stephen Blackman.

ZCDC – Goodby – Chevy – Sky Dive

adminslim — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:56:02 +0000

ZCDC shoots a stunning spot for Chevy through Goodby check it out- Chevy “Sky Dive”

Nicolas Caicoya lands Samsung and Ikea

adminslim — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:59:05 +0000

Slim Pictures continues to build momentum stateside with director Nicolas Caicoya who nabs his second Samsung job through Leo Burnett, Chicago following recent duties on Ikea through Ogilvy & Mather, NY. Caicoya is an award-winning director from Spain who quickly rose up the commercial ranks shooting
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Stephen Blackman Shoots Ken Block for DC Shoes

adminslim — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:03:12 +0000

Slim DP Stephen Blackman lensed this action-packed spot for DC Shoes, featuring rally car driver Ken Block. Filmed over the course of five days on the Universal Studios backlot, director Ben Conrad of Logan delivers a Hollywood caliber production, complete with pyrotechnics and jaw-dropping stunts. The
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Aquadettes

adminslim — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:04:37 +0000

From Twinkling Toes to the Fishtail, from the Flamingo to the Crane, who said old folks don’t know how to live. Please say hello to the lovely Aquadettes!!! ZCDC’s latest film from California is a place. ENJOY!!!

Ideas for Good – ZCDC

adminslim — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:22:46 +0000

Not long ago, Toyota asked the public to imagine new ideas for using Toyota's technology to benefit humanity. Now, five of those ideas have been brought to life as working prototypes with the potential to do an incredible amount of good in the world. This is the final "Ideas for Good" project, documented
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Stephen Blackman bathes the Audi R8

adminslim — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:05:49 +0000

In December 2010 Director/DP Stephen Blackman and Slim were hired by Apple to shoot footage of Audi R8 cars with a wide array of HD cameras for the all new Final Cut Pro X Tutorial. We spent three amazing days shooting these beauties at the Infineon Raceway in Nappa in rain and shine. Apple now features
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Kevin the Disney Imagineer

adminslim — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:13:58 +0000

CA Agency Mering Carson hired ZCDC to direct a film for California Tourism about a Disney Imagineer. Another great piece by ZCDC.
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Director Brad Morrison signs with Slim

adminslim — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:18:24 +0000

Brad Morrison has been directing comedy for the last 17 years working both in long and short format, directing and writing a number of game shows, tv shows and commercials. He may be best known for his comedic, celebrity-driven work as staff director at Jimmy Kimmel Live where he has shaped more than
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ZCDC on Creativity

adminslim — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:20:42 +0000

Toyota Prius “Roller Coaster” was picked up by Creativity today. Way to go ZCDC.

Lambo and Vegas

adminslim — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:23:02 +0000

... that was the theme of a dusty weekend in the Sin City desert. German Co. Sehsucht asked Slim to produce a testosterone filled commercial for Lamborghini. Check out the rough ride. Our latest car porn introduces Lamborghini's new super sports car Aventador with its 700 PS bull power - powerful
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Building a Roller-coaster

adminslim — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:24:58 +0000

Toyota has teamed up with Pittsburgh-based engineering crew Deeplocal to build a roller coaster that uses the Hybrid Synergy Drive® from a Prius and filmmakers ZCDC to document the process. Watch as engineers create a coaster with the potential to harness the energy it creates for good.
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Ray-Ban “Sneaker”

adminslim — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:26:25 +0000

Oh that shoe addiction can get out of hand easily … check out Ray-Ban “Sneaker” and see what happens when HE can’t stop shopping. Another cool little film by ZCDC.

What is the Best Advertising in 2011?

adminslim — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:27:59 +0000

Who doesn’t like a food fight? This spot is a director’s dream, filled with beautiful images and locations. Ray-Ban is an iconic brand that lets you live life. Ray-Ban’s “Never Hide—Tomatina,” agency, Cutwater, San Francisco.
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Tires to Plants?

adminslim — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:31:31 +0000

Turkish company Lasder makes energy out of old tires. How amazing is that. Nico’s new film illustrates that quite beautifully. Check it out.

ZCDC – Prius “Tent” out today

adminslim — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:33:00 +0000

ZCDC documents Pittsburgh-based engineering firm Deeplocal creating a model disaster-relief tent that uses Toyota's Solar Powered Ventilation System technology to help keep workers and those they serve more comfortable in the field. This is the first of 4 films ZCDC and Slim produced for Saatchi LA for
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Ray-Ban “Motorcycle”

adminslim — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:38:44 +0000

Number three in the Ray-Ban series is Motorcycle is out today – an energetic and visual piece from ZCDC about a driven sun seeker.

What Sister Do

adminslim — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:35:01 +0000

Director Karen Cunningham directs seven commercials for Crayola – this one about “Sisters” hits the nail on the head.

Ray-Ban “Watergun”

adminslim — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:39:30 +0000

The second film for Ray-Ban is wildly different from the rest – a music video style, epic water battle in LA.

ZCDC’s Ray-Ban “Tomatina” out today

adminslim — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:41:04 +0000

Seven films directed and shot by ZCDC are being released over the next few weeks in combination with 12 live events around the world from NYC, to Dehli, Austin, Shanghai, Berlin, Rio, Paris, Cancun, London, Istanbul, Barcelona and Rome. Shot over a few months in Spain and California for Cutwater SF,
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Jack and Jones Fitness Club

adminslim — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:42:49 +0000

Watch Tina Cascani in Jack and Jones Fitness Club – a casting done by Slim for A Danish Advertising Agency “And Co”. WARNING – EXPLICIT CONTENT.

UPPERCUT by ZCDC

adminslim — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:46:26 +0000

A hard core Fight Club. In Silicone Valley. People like us. No refs. No rules. Just blood and pure release.
Check out ZCDC’s latest film. UPPERCUT.

Squirrel Hands

adminslim — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:48:45 +0000

Check out Charley Stadler’s latest spot for Nuts “Squirrel Hands”.

Fantastic concept and Ukraine accent. Funny stuff.

ZCDC goes Sundance

adminslim — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:50:40 +0000

ZCDC are going to speak this week at the Sundance Festival at the "Shining A Light on Web Series Talent" this week Saturday the 21st at 1:30pm at the New Frontier. One creative team decides to produce a documentary each month…for a year. Another shoots vivid portraits of modern California. A third
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Slim signs Director Nicolas Caicoya

adminslim — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:52:12 +0000

We are very proud to announce that acclaimed Director Nicolas Caicoya is now signed at Slim for general market work. Nicolas rounds off the roster with his amazing eye for storytelling and his sensitive hand for performances on campaigns such as Ikea, Coca Cola, McDonalds, Warner, GM, Fiat, HSBC and
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ZCDC’s El Rey

adminslim — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:54:11 +0000

ZCDC’s most recent piece tells the story of an LA Mariachi. Check it out.

ZCDC interview on PBS

adminslim — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:56:19 +0000

Zack and Drea were interviewed by the PBS Newshour and talk about California Is a Place, what moved them to choose the subject matter for "Canonball" and "Big Vinny" and how the recession has effected many in the US.
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Virgin Atlantic – lensed by Stephen Blackman

adminslim — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:59:29 +0000

This is the brand new Virgin Atlantic spot directed by Traktor and lensed by Stephen Blackman. I comes out in the UK in cinemas this weekend, European TV next week and US TV in a month. Enjoy.

Wieden & Kennedy Feature of the Week

adminslim — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:22 +0000

Wieden & Kennedy Feature of the Week – ZCDC’s Scrapertown

it’s a wrap – ray ban

adminslim — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:03:11 +0000

ZCDC just finished shooting 7 films for Cutwater and Ray-Ban. What a mad fun project. This is the crew after the final shooting day in Venice. The films are due in January.

ZCDC’s K-Swiss “Pong” out now

adminslim — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:06:09 +0000

10 hours a day! Ping Pong Ping Pong Ping Pong Ping Pong. For most of us, table tennis is a game. But for the young Olympic hopefuls at the ICC in Milpitas, it’s all business. Except when it’s just a game. California is a place! A film by ZCDC.

SF360 Interview with ZCDC

adminslim — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:07:36 +0000

SF360 Interview with ZCDC.

ZCDC’s K-Swiss “Godspeed”

adminslim — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:09:30 +0000

ZCDC directs their first piece for K-Swiss about a bike messenger from SF. Godspeed. More to come.

Honey Pie

adminslim — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:20:44 +0000

is the title of the latest film by ZCDC. A revealing piece on the "Real Dolls". WARNING - adult content! Her lips are hot and pink. Her teal green eyes are intense and inviting. Her black eyeliner accentuates her high cheekbones and her strawberry hair complements her light african skin. Her metallic
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Audi-licious by Filip Tellander

adminslim — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:22:47 +0000

They say us "Krauts" are nuts about our cars. Well, it's true. We seem to not have a choice. It's in our DNA. Filip goes straight to that message in his latest Audi spot. Watch the long version or the short and sweet.
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Stephen Blackman lenses Traktor’s Diet Coke

adminslim — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:25:53 +0000

Stephen Blackman lenses Traktor’s Diet Coke.

Slim’s UK force united

adminslim — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:28:13 +0000

This is one of these great moments when two of your directors team up to work together . Slim's Director Karen Cunningham and Director/DP Stephen Blackman joined to shoot a spot for Savlon outside of London. Really great kids of course and beautiful images as always. Check it out here.
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ZCDC featured in The Atlantic

adminslim — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:30:33 +0000

One of the most exciting projects I've seen in awhile is California Is A Place, a collaboration between filmmaker Drea Cooper and photographer Zackary Canepari. It is precisely the kind of place-based journalistic effort I called for here, and the quality of what these two produce compared to the video
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ZCDC signs with Slim

adminslim — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:33:12 +0000

Directors and entrepreneurs ZCDC have signed with Slim Pictures. Zack Canepari and Drea Cooper teamed up to direct a series of short films about quirky characters in California and are getting mad attention on line with 50k+ hits a day and mentions in the NYTimes, The Atlantic and Curbed LA.
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BigPie Rocks

adminslim — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:51:34 +0000

A special thanks goes to Ramy and Josh from BIGPIE who have done such an amazing job at creating the Slim Pictures web presence. Thank you guys! www.slimpictures.com is fantastic work.

welcome to the world of Slim

adminslim — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:36:53 +0000

Slim is a boutique commercial production company with a focus on excellent visual storytelling and smart producing. Slim represents a select few, outstanding and award-winning directors from all different parts of the world and maintains a keen sense for creative production solutions. At Slim we value
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