Katy Seymour, photographer and video editor at C&I Studios, tells the story of Matthew Henson – an African American explorer who is credited with exploring the North Pole. His geographical exploits helped map a new world, allowing for a new era in cartography and worldly discoveries.
Marc Joseph, the lead Web Developer at C&I Studios, tells the life and legacy of Elijah Cummings – a lifelong political activist and respected member of the U.S. House of Representatives. His dedication to equality and justice helped steer our country in a brighter direction.
Mark Samuels, the Director of Digital Distribution at C&I Studios, tells the life of Malcolm X – a radical civil activist who disrupted the political landscape in his pursuit of equality and justice for black Americans.
South Florida is indeed a melting pot. Talented people arrive from all over the country and the world to tell their story through art. Among some of the most talented creatives are South Florida models, like Jasmine.
We have studio offices all around the world, from Fort Lauderdale (our headquarters), to Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., and London. Our work takes us even further than that. There is no place beyond our limits. Over the course of our careers, we have had the pleasure of creating beautiful media with talented models from all walks of life. But what has always remained consistent is the quality of work we find among models in South Florida.
Once we work with a talented model, whether they live in South Florida, L.A., Columbia or whatever… we include them in our talent pool. We have been building up our database of the best models in the industry to guarantee we nail every project–whether it is for a client or one of our passion projects.
If you like this content and want to see more talented South Florida models in action, then check out our Sabela Artist Profile, Mercedes Guittierez Model Profile, Roya Zangoui Model Profile all on #UNCREATIVE–the best source for original content and valuable industry info!
In addition to the beautiful models we works with, we also collaborate with the best rappers and hip hop artists in South Florida, which you can check out on our Freestyle Friday video series. We also relaunched #UNCREATIVE Radio, which features famous guests with a knack for setting trends. On #UNCREATIVE Radio, we talk about the latest industry happenings, news, ambitions, and how to build a successful career (no matter the industry).
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Kelci Acree, a barista at Brew Urban Cafe, tells the story of Helen Keller – a remarkable young woman who defied the odds by learning to read and write despite suffering from being blind and deaf.
You can imagine our surprise then when we came across the sauce that literally no one (not even our mothers) have ever even heard of. A rare unicorn of sauces — The Original Banana Pepper Sauce by Hyattsville Sauce Company.
When we discovered this hidden gem our tastebuds sang with the angels. This is not an over-exaggeration. We loved The Original Banana Pepper Sauce so much that we created a spec ad campaign for the brand. And the heavenly creators of our new favorite sauce don’t even know we’re doing it.
That’s where you come in. We want to get this in front of Hyattsville Sauce Company. Their sauce is so tasty — so perfectly spicy — that we felt they deserved a little free exposure for giving our tastebuds a much-needed break from mundane snackage.
Call it love at first dish but, yes, we officially — deeply — care about The Original Banana Pepper Sauce. We were so completely shocked that this had been missing in our life for so long that we created an ad campaign promptly titled “The Only Thing Missing…”
The power of this spec ad campaign is the negative space. It draws the consumer’s eye. They immediately think, “something is missing.” And they are 100% right! The Original Banana Pepper Sauce is missing. So what are you going to do about it? Go buy the friggin’ sauce!
What’s at stake? Well, boring food, that’s what.
You must be thinking, “Wait, no, not all food. That can’t be…”
Smarten up! Yes, all food! Your hotdogs are boring; your chicken is flavorless; your burger is generic; your salad is too green; your chicken wings too mild; your rice bowls too dry; your sandwich… don’t even get us started on your sandwich.
You’ve been leading a dull diet. The Original Banana Pepper Sauce has been missing for too long!
If you’re having a cookout tomorrow for the 4th of July and you’re missing this glorious condiment then forget it. Just cancel the party. Otherwise, open your world up to the sauce you never knew you needed and overnight this bottle of goodness from Amazon pronto!
On behalf of Hyattsville Sauce Company, you’re welcome.
JT Niemeyer, the lead Video Editor at C&I Studios, tells the history of Ruth Bader Ginsburg – a Supreme Court Justice who dedicated her entire life to the shaping of justice in America.
Chris Hedlund, founder of Chris Headshots, tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen – a heroic band of brothers who fought both racial segregation and Nazi oppression to aid America, and the world, in our greatest hour.
Crew Call is an invitation to photographers, cinematographers, models, and anyone with a need for artistic expression to meet us in Studio A for a night of creation.
For each Crew Call event, we build different sets throughout our studio, providing lighting and impressive vantage points. We hire models and professional hair and makeup services to activate each set and keep the models at their best. We stage scenes in ways that will challenge our guests artistically — pushing them to employ new techniques to create beautiful art.
Nothing is beyond the scope of Crew Call. One month you could be photographing and filming models dancing through swarms of smoke and the next you could be shooting a model completely submerged in water. To become a proven professional in this industry one must learn to master the elements. Crew Call is an arena designed to help you do just that.
What started as a quarterly meetup will now become a monthly event. We encourage artists throughout South Florida to prove themselves in our studio. Follow @cistudios on Instagram for updates on the next upcoming event.
Creating powerful bonds with the people we work with is one of the most important connections we can hope to establish in this industry. That’s sort of why we became our own creative talent agency. Early on, we learned how important it is to embrace the people in our community and the landscape where our art exists. That’s why community is so deeply ingrained in our company culture; it’s why you will see familiar faces in our artwork; it’s one of the reasons we choose to collaborate with artist like Mercedes Gutierrez whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Mercedes Gutierrez is an extremely talented model/actress who we work with on anything from creative profiles, studio rental promotions, client productions, live creative exhibits and more. Not only is Mercedes beautiful, but she also has a unique perspective on life, which resonates positively in her art. She possesses a natural ability to captivate audiences — to draw in the viewer and hold their attention until the credits roll. We hope that shows in this artist profile on Mercedes Gutierrez.
Below are some awesome videos we produced with Mercedes along with a behind-the-scenes look into one of our productions that she starred in. You can contact Mercedes on Instagram to hire her for your next project or work with us to bring your vision to life.
Mercedes came to us with a desire to elevate her career as a professional model/actress before moving to Atlanta. Even though she didn’t have the resources for a new talent reel, we were happy to play a significant role in this production. She wasn’t a jerk, so that really worked out. 🙂 Though we’re most known for working with big brands, we have a special place in our hearts for artists trying to make it in the industry.
We chose to give Mercedes a strong role in the creative process of her new talent reel. Though our team was heavily involved in the conception and artistic direction, Mercedes took ownership of this project. She had a vision for what she wanted. As artists, we fully respect that.
We live behind the scenes. That’s our domain. But showing the behind the scenes isn’t always about our team and our work ethic. This behind the scenes artist profile on Mercedes Gutierrez shows what it’s like to work with her…
It all happened in the moment. When we were filming Mercedes Gutierrez’ talent reel, we just so happened to have this spectacular car parked inside the studio. We were having such a great time filming with Mercedes that we asked her to mess around and pose with the car. It wasn’t planned and that’s why it feels so natural and attractive. That’s the power of great talent. A strong model — an intoxicating presence — can really elevate a production.
When we wanted to promote our studio rental space — to show how dynamic and expansive our space is — we had this idea of bringing a super nice car inside. We wanted to infuse the production with a sultry, seductive, yet powerfully feminine vibe. After filming Mercedes’ artist profile we knew she would be perfect for the role. So, naturally, we invited her back to the studio.
Mercedes was the perfect star for this studio rental promotion. The video demonstrates how dynamic our studio space is, yes. But after the video was filmed and edited it was clear that it had evolved into something far more vivacious.
Jonathan Jones, the lead Graphic Designer at C&I Studios, shares the life of George Washington Carver – an American agricultural scientis who discovered and shared innovated farming technique to help lift American farmers out of poverty.
Matthew Bordy, the Co-Founder of Prototype House, tells the story of Dave Chappelle — one of the rare comic geniuses of America who has challenged the comedic circuit with racially charged jokes that have forced deeper discussion into modern-day issues, such as colorism, identity and equality.