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Freestyle Fridays
04/19/2019
And the freestyle continues... Last week on our debut episode of Freestyle Fridays, South Florida…
Chick-fil-A or Nay?
04/16/2019
Chick-fil-A, finds itself in hot water, making national news headlines once again; and it’s over…
Freestyle Fridays
04/12/2019
Debuting our latest celebration of local talent is South Florida rapper, Sam Stan. We've dubbed…
Artist Profile | Sabela
04/11/2019
If I sing am I purely a singer?
If I dance am I purely a dancer?
If I write am I purely a writer?
If I paint am I purely a painter?
If I immerse in my art am I confined to that outlet of expression?
Is Kylie Jenner Truly ‘Self-Made’?
03/22/2019
While you may be gasping with envy at such an accomplishment, let’s back it up…
Burdened By This Art
03/22/2019
If you agree that our individuality is worth celebrating, spreading, and perpetuating then Respec the Mic! Introducing your new host of Respec the Mic!, Darius Daughtry.
Dailies 0010
04/01/2019
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Fortunately, that’s not the case with us. We know how to have…
Artist Profile | STS9
03/08/2019
STS9's live-electronica jam culture is a frenzy of psychedelic funk and unbridled improvisation that seems to levitate the listener into a state of bliss. Their ability to create multi-dimensional sonic soundscapes imbued with deep layers of moody rifts...
What’s Mine Is Never Mine
03/06/2019
I take pictures of the moon and never quite capture it I take the pictures…
Artist Profile | Yaeji
03/01/2019
Yaeji, né Kathy Yaeji Lee, is a Korean-American artist born in New York then later raised in two very different cultures: Atlanta, Georgia and South Korea. There is a certain charm to Yaeji that you don't come across often in the house music scene...
Love And Hard Places
02/27/2019
We are the thing that sits between the rock and the hard place That is…
Dailies 0009
02/26/2019
We love being in complete control of our work. Honestly, who doesn’t? But… full creative…
Artist Profile | Crooked Colours
02/22/2019
In 2017, Crooked Colours—the musical brainchild of Philip Slabber, Leon de Baughn, and Liam Merrett-Park of Perth Australia—released their debut album Vera. To us, it is a musical escape worth being cherished. Perhaps even listened to on repeat [which we have already been doing].
Love Is A Harsh Landscape
02/20/2019
This love left me like a desert Dry. Hard. Arid. A thing that knows how…
Closing The Distance
01/23/2019
I still send you messages You still ignore them This is how we stay Oceans…
The Bar, Next Door
01/16/2019
Have you been to BREW Urban Cafe? Awesome spot, right! If you’ve been there then…
Silent Thoughts
01/16/2019
I have always thought it a small form of human tragedy to think beautiful things…
Christmas Eve
12/13/2018
When we were young... ...we would watch old movies, stare at actors and models in…
Taken Too Lightly
12/05/2018
I have watched men talk Convince themselves of things Say it with their chests Believe…
Artist Profile | Rainbow Kitten Surprise
11/30/2018
"You say you're ok You're faking, fucked up Drinking all day, you give me a…
Our Secret To Shooting A Branding Campaign
11/07/2018
What are your long-term career aspirations? Do you work hard for the money? For the…
Kingdom of Heaven
11/14/2018
Just because they didn't want to stay doesn't mean you are not an entire kingdom.…
Artist Profile | St. Paul and The Broken Bones
11/09/2018
“Broken bones and pocket change is all she’ll ever let me be.” Don’t judge a…
Self-Loathing
11/07/2018
I want to sit in sunlight drenched rooms and know that I am enough. - salmaelwardany
South Florida’s Best Kept Studio Rental Secret
10/29/2018
What’s your story? Not your life story… that’s a better topic of conversation over drinks…
History Matters | Bayard Rustin by J. David Armstrong Jr.
10/23/2018
J. David Armstrong Jr., President Emeritus of Broward College, tells the story of Bayard Rustin…
Do you have the freedom to post what’s on your m***?
08/22/2018
Do you remember reading George Orwell’s "1984" and Ray Bradbury’s "Fahrenheit 451" back in school,…
Artist Profile | Fantastic Negrito
08/17/2018
All of the articles you will read about him cite his troubled teen-life, numerous setbacks,…
Go mainstream with Influencer Marketing
08/16/2018
Mainstream content is often associated with viral content. Every brand regardless of industry wants their…
How to reach a larger audience on social media
08/16/2018
Creating engaging content is every marketer’s goal. Creating engaging content that doesn’t convert, however, is…
C&I Storm | Inside the Experience
08/16/2018
If you can’t invite your peers to appreciate something you made — something you believe…
History Matters | Ralph David Abernathy by Bobby Dubose
08/16/2018
Bobby Brainard DuBose is a Democratic politician who currently serves as a member of the…
History Matters | Coretta Scott King by Juliet Roulhac
08/16/2018
Juliet Roulhac, Regional Manager of FP&L, describes the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King…
Facebook Story Ads | Social Media Marketing
08/16/2018
Facebook is one of the biggest assets in a marketer’s toolbox. If you aren’t using…
History Matters | Audre Lorde by Connor Wilkins
07/16/2018
Connor Wilkins of C&I Studios tells the story of Audre Lorde, an incredible civil rights…
Artist Profile | of Montreal
06/11/2018
of Montreal’s music videos don’t show off the artsy cinematographic mirage that every other band…
Original Photography vs. Stock Imagery
05/10/2018
We shoot original photography because we take pride in our work. Like Leo Burnet said, “Curiosity about life in all its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.”
Dailies 0008
04/13/2018
On-Set with C&I Studios (Video Production) -- Our video production team knows how to enjoy a day on the job. It’s justified. We work with cool people, cool products, and in cool settings. So you can guarantee we will enjoy the experience to the fullest once the work is said and done… respectfully, of course.
History Matters | Daisy Bates by Bean Hackbart
04/09/2018
As a young girl, this newspaper publisher and civil rights activist met tragedy with the murder of her mother at the hands of three white men. This fueled her thirst for justice, and it was what propelled her, with her husband, to starting the Arkansas State Press.
Dailies 0007
04/06/2018
Our industry can be challenging. It requires constant attention, and that demand can be discouraging. Mistakes have been made. More are sure to follow. But a mistake is not a defeat. It is a learning experience. And that is something we pride ourselves on upholding.
Dailies 0006
04/03/2018
Professional photography and video production have always been the bread and butter of C&I Studios. And by that, we mean that that is where we made our debut into the age of advertising.
Dailies 0005
04/02/2018
Design is a primary function in every source of work we develop at C&I Studios. It influences the way we approach each project, from brainstorming to execution. It even applies to our sales team — salute to fashion design! (they dress to the nines) 😉
Dailies 0004
04/02/2018
The design of our studio plays a huge role in bringing our team together. Actually, it is probably what encourages such an involved level of collaboration. From brainstorming to execution, we come together project after project.
A2 Meets C&I
03/15/2018
Community engagement through event planning has become a cornerstone of the C&I Studios experience. That’s one of the reasons we partnered with A2 Events. Our relationships with neighboring businesses, and our bond with the artists and people who come alongside us to further our shared mission is one of our strongest connections to the community.
Uncreative Stories | Rob Lavallee
03/14/2018
We have met many passionate dreamers over the years (you may be one of them)……
Dailies 0003
02/23/2018
We are the fortunate few who receive daily instruction on ways to improve society, as well as daily lessons on how to improve ourselves. That is just one of the reasons we visit our clients in their natural habitats. If we don’t know where they are coming from, how can we expect to elevate their brands?
Next Door | Bay Doors
02/21/2018
The best café in Fort Lauderdale is getting better. We’re always finding ways to improve Next Door to make our guests more comfortable. For our next project, we will be installing sweet glass bay doors by the railroad tracks at Brew Urban Café.
Amazon Go – Friend or Foe?
02/14/2018
For those of you who haven’t heard, the future has arrived in the form of…
Dailies 0001
02/09/2018
Uniting so many voices and personalities to speak and act without fear is one of our inherent qualities — a quality that we hope to inspire within our community. We come together and use creativity to build ideas out of nothing. There is no secret formula to what we do...
Dailies 0002
02/09/2018
There are no insignificant details anytime. That’s how we work, at least: everything is important. Nothing goes unnoticed. From strategy to execution, we have fun. Even when we peel back the layers to toy with the gears...
Social Media Marketing today| Facebook drops some news
01/19/2018
Facebook is returning control to users by empowering their newsfeeds to reflect their unique personality and interests. Basically, Facebook’s user-base is tired of being smothered by business billboards, and hard sells (gross).
History Matters | Medgar Evers by Joseph Miller
10/23/2017
Joseph Miller, General Manager of C&I Studios, dives into the life of Medgar Evers -…
History Matters | Katherine Johnson by Gonzalo Ballesteros
10/23/2017
Gonzalo Ballesteros of C&I Studios tells the bright history of Katherine Johnson - an African-American mathematician…
Dailies: Ocala
09/18/2017
Each of us has a vision. It begins with a simple thought, creative idea, and before we know it the room is full of energy bouncing around. This is something so amazing to watch be put into action. At C&I Studios, whether we are on set or back in the office, this is an exceptional characteristic about our team.
C&I Live | Sam Stan
05/11/2017
Decorated with chocolate chip cookies and happy faces, Sam Stanʼs brand is as playful and…
Uncreative Stories | Tiffany Joi Lanier
03/19/2017
We have met many passionate dreamers over the years (you may be one of them)……
Making the Cut | Dan Perri
02/20/2017
Fresh fades, clean lines, and style. Dan Perri can do it all. This hairdresser is…
Our City: Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport
01/08/2017
We've been asking ourselves... what exactly will it take?
On Friday, the airport we frequent on average more than once a week, made us the most recent city to become a #prayfor hashtag.
The Inside: The Importance of Content for Your Brand
12/13/2016
Owning a business is hard. You feel like you are constantly spinning plates, unable to keep up with everything from development to finances to marketing.
Uncreative Radio: EP.5 [Airtime: 12.07.16, 1:00 PM ET]
12/07/2016
Episode Number 5 of Uncreative Radio
Uncreative Radio: EP.4 [Airtime: 11.24.16, 1:00 PM ET]
11/24/2016
Episode Number 4 of Uncreative Radio
Uncreative Radio: EP.3 [Airtime: 11.21.16, 1:00 PM ET]
11/21/2016
Episode Number 3 of Uncreative Radio
Uncreative Radio: EP.2 [Airtime: 11.17.16, 1:00 PM ET]
11/17/2016
Episode Number 1 of Uncreative Radio
The Death of Life and the Discontent of a Nation
11/03/2016
We keep on trying to find something meaningful to add to the discourse. Video after video after video. Very violent ones, with blood and screams and terror.
Laguna Blends Partners with ArDoMi Media Group and C&I Studios
09/28/2016
Laguna Blends Inc. a network marketing company, announces that it has retained the digital marketing expertise of ArDoMi Media Group and C&I Studios to increase market awareness of the Company’s line of functional beverages made from high-quality hemp protein.
What is C&I?
09/02/2016
What is C&I?
That's a question we hear on a daily basis. What do you do? What kind of company is it?
The short of it is: we create.
Congratulations to Miami Hurdler Brianna Rollins Winning Olympic Gold
08/18/2016
Congratulations to Brianna Rollins for taking home gold for USA in the women's 100-meter hurdles. It took Brianna just 12.48 seconds to cross the finish line this past Wednesday night.
North Miami Cop Shoots Unarmed Man Charles Kinsey
07/23/2016
We keep on trying to find something meaningful to add to the discourse. Video after video after video. Very violent ones, with blood and screams and terror.
Orlando Mass Shooting at Pulse Nightclub
06/14/2016
By now, everyone has spoken out against the absolute horror that struck a town not too far from our headquarters. The temporary Facebook profile pics are up, the hashtags are flowing, the gun control debate is raging, the anti-Muslim rhetoric increasing… this is how we do this.
Canon Inc: Cinderella
05/27/2016
Part of being a creative is dealing with those impulsive urges to just go make something, and that is exactly how this Canon Commercial came to be.
Pack Your Bags: Vance
05/17/2016
Pack Your Bags was inspired by the constant traveling that C&I does, how fortunate we…
#uncreative Profile: Joe Perri Photography
05/14/2016
" #uncreative " is our response the societal perspective that this generation isn’t creative. We think quite the opposite in fact. We launched these Uncreative T-Shirts for people to represent that concept all over the world.
Slow-Mo Sunday: Malibu, CA
04/29/2016
This is a short clip part of a an initiative we took to film more. The best way to get better at anything is to practice. Since we're always influenced and inspired by what most might pass of as mundane, we figured we could highlight parts of South Florida's day-to-day in a mini-series we're calling Slow-Mo Sundays.
Dailies: Urban Athletics NYC
04/21/2016
The nature of our work leaves us with hours and hours of material that never gets to see the light of day. In that same vein, it allows us the pleasure of making the likes of Eckhart Tolle proud and allows us the hyperawareness of living in the moment.
The Shop @ C&I Grand Opening
04/05/2016
Something incredible seems to be taking over the pliable, yet beautifully stubborn minds of Millennials. It’s as if we all woke up one day and realized we had much more to do than settle into our nine-to-fives and pray that someone will actually want to marry us — eventually.
For the Love Music Festival
03/22/2016
For the Love is a true example of what happens when you manifest the hell out of your visions and dreams. C&I Studios and ExposedPR came together for a project that encompassed the love they cultivate for their community in a way that allowed everyone interested the ability to participate.
Slow-Mo Sunday: Volley Ball @ Fort Lauderdale Beach
03/20/2016
This is a short clip part of a an initiative we took to film more. The best way to get better at anything is to practice, and since we're always influenced and inspired by what most might pass of as mundane, we figured we could highlight parts of South Florida's day-to-day in a mini-series we're calling Slow-Mo Sundays.
Uncreative Stories | G. Ramon Lane
01/16/2016
We have met many passionate dreamers over the years (you may be one of them)……
History Matters | Hank Aaron by Bob Denison
01/02/2016
Bob Denison of Denison Yacht Sales narrates this episode covering the imprint Hank Aaron left on the face of our history.
Roarin’ 20s Portraits
12/18/2015
For New Year's Eve 2016 we hosted a soiree fit for Jay Gatsby and his cohort. We themed the party after the Roarin' 20s complete with food, cocktails ranging from Old Fashions to Mint Juleps, a live Jazz band, and our Ole Photo Booth to make sure and keep the memories last on film.
History Matters | Thurgood Marshall by Jack Seiler
12/16/2015
We invited our city’s mayor, Jack Seiler to narrate this session of History Matters. History Matters is a short film series about influential figures from history.
History Matters | Oprah Winfrey by Lindsay Walden
12/02/2015
This is a brief video forming part of our History Matters mini series about Oprah Winfrey. If you don’t know who Oprah Winfrey is, your first step should be to go buy a television since you aren’t from this century, then come back and watch this video.
History Matters | Jackie Robinson by Stephanie Dorsainvil
11/16/2015
As a part of Black History Month, we decided to begin a journey built upon paying homage to the figures that forever changed our society. This video is a piece on Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.
History Matters | Nelson Mandela by Dan Franklin
10/16/2015
Dan The Man Franklin, the proud owner of our very own Brew Urban Café, narrates this episode centered on the one and only Nelson Mandela.
History Matters | Jessie Owens by BJ Johnson
10/01/2015
BJ Johnson outlines the life and achievements of Jessie Owens in this installment of History Matters. Jessie Owens is often regarded as quite possibly the best athlete ever to participate in track and field.
Dailies: Alyssee
09/30/2015
We captured this Daily with our good friend Alyssee during the Malibu shoot we put together for the Reach Kini. The Reach Kini is a collaborative effort between our non-profit organization C&I Reach and Montce Swim.
History Matters | Clarence Thomas by Carrie Allgaier
09/01/2015
Clarence Thomas is the second African-American in history to serve on the United States Supreme Court. He is well known throughout the world for standing firm in what he believes and making the path to success for blacks a far more accessible in our country.
Dailies: Bicycle
08/18/2015
The nature of our work leaves us with hours and hours of material that never gets to see the light of day. In that same vein, it allows us the pleasure of making the likes of Eckhart Tolle proud and allows us the hyperawareness of living in the moment.
History Matters | Barack Obama by Angela Brown
08/15/2015
In 2008, Barack Obama became the first African-American president to be elected president of the United States. He made more than history. He resurrected the hope within blacks in America for a much brighter and more unified future.
History Matters | Harriet Tubman by Abbie Cessna
07/01/2015
Our very own version of Tony Stark‘s Pepper Potts, Abbie Cessna does more around the studio than just sit behind a computer and juggle numbers all day. We asked her to narrate this History Matters episode on Harriet Tubman.
Dailies: Kristina
06/08/2015
For this Daily, we managed to run into a serendipitous series of events. Kristina, one of the baristas at Brew Urban Café located at Next Door, was on her break and we were playing Girls Like Beyoncé over the speakers at the studio.
History Matters | Maya Angelou by Sara Shake
06/01/2015
We started our History Matters series during February 2015 as part of our honors to Black History Month and have continued throughout the year in hopes to remember some of history’s most notable names.
History Matters | Muhammed Ali by Josiah Sampson
05/15/2015
Josiah Sampson, guitarist of the indie band Kids, provided his narrative talents for this installment of our mini film series History Matters. This episode is about Muhammed Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.
History Matters | Emmett Till by Brandon Baker
05/01/2015
Emmett Till was a fourteen year old boy who was brutally beaten and murdered by at least two white men in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a married white woman.
C&I Reach: Reach Kini
05/01/2015
The Reach Kini is a joint effort between our good friends at Montce Swim and our non-profit organization C&I Reach.
Brandon Dymon Baker Beard Project
04/26/2015
Brandon is easily one of the most talked about C&I crew members. Not because he’s cool or anything…his beard is just considered the studio mascot and the topic of many late night chats.
History Matters | Rosa Parks by Joshua Diaz
04/15/2015
Rosa Parks was another incredible African-American that turned history upside down. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa stood up for her rights as a human being by sitting in the white section of the bus before integration took place.
Selfie-ish: An Art Showcase by Rasberry + Vasquez
03/17/2015
Artist Sierra Raspberry hosted an art show for a collaborative effort with her boyfriend. They're calling the show Selfie-ish.
History Matters | Frederick Douglass by Lexi Taciak
03/15/2015
The lovely Lexi Taciak joins us in this episode of History Matters. She discusses Frederick Douglass who escaped from slavery and became a leader of the abolitionist movement.
Grace From Above: A C&I Studios Short Film
03/03/2015
Grace From Above is short film produced by C&I Studios inc. in 2015. The nineteen minute film finds Sam himself captured by a simple in-flight conversation which causes him to rethink his entire life.
History Matters | Sojourner Truth by Dr. April Patterson
02/15/2015
History Matters is an effort we began on February 2015 in order to remember those folks in history that changed our society and cultures forever.
Gears & Gals
02/01/2015
At the end of every month, we help put on an Art Walk for the city of Fort Lauderdale. At each Walk, we like to set up a live photoshoot around a theme. We called this one called Gears & Gals.
History Matters | Harry Belafonte by Veronica Noboa
02/01/2015
History Matters is a mini series we started in order to honor some of the world’s most influential characters. We started with Black History Month and are continuing to move through different eras, races, and nationalities to bring you as much information about our past as we can.
A Series of Unfortunate Family Portraits
01/11/2015
There is an American unspoken tradition of family plans going awry. We've all been there. Mom and Dad try to organize a nice outing with the kids.
The Distance: A C&I Studios Webseries
11/19/2014
The Distance is a webseries we wrote, directed, and produced a few years back. The series follows the different obstacles brought upon relationships by separation and the coping mechanisms we develop to overcome them.
The Distance: A C&I Studios Webseries | Sam + Summer Outtakes
11/19/2014
This is the first promo for our Webseries "The Distance" featuring Sam and September as they reconnect from their long distance love within the busy streets of the Big Apple.
THINK Magazine: Young Entrepreneurs
07/17/2014
To say that being a young business owner has its challenges is an understatement. We are so often told “you can’t. You don’t know how. You are too young.” Like most good things though, the challenges make the pay-off that much more rewarding.
Summer Soundtrack 2014 Announcement Teasers
06/23/2014
Summer Soundtrack was a pop-up concert event we designed as a fun thing for Fort Lauderdalians to do. People think that Fort Lauderdale’s music scene is popping, but in reality, there really aren’t that many events where local artists can perform other than at late-night bar sets.
#uncreative Profile: Roya
06/14/2014
#uncreative started as a t-shirt C&I Studios launched in the Summer of 2014. We got tired of hearing people say that our town, our generation, or our ideas aren’t creative.
The Garden @ C&I Grand Opening
05/31/2014
It’s here, and it’s glorious. Filled with art, heart, elbow grease, and all things dreams are made of. We shot the first short video to tease the opening of The Garden.
Dailies: Fallon + Light
04/09/2014
This is a short clip part of a an initiative we took to film more. The best way to get better at anything is to practice, and since we're always influenced and inspired by what most might pass of as mundane, we figured we could highlight parts of South Florida's day-to-day in a mini-series we're calling Slow-Mo Sundays.
Before I Die: Hot Air Balloon Ride
03/12/2014
Dominique and Jonathon had a dream of going on a hot air balloon ride. They had attempted it before and the situation didn’t turn out in their favor.
Secret Santa for the Kids
01/05/2014
This holiday season we worked with Kids in Distress, The Salvation Army, and Children’s Home Society to bring an uplifting experience to children in need.
Help Portrait: Washington DC
12/18/2013
We were honored to partner with Help-Portrait in Washington DC. We’ve been partnering with them for a few years now and are so grateful to be able to give back to the community in the only way we know how.
Next Door @ C&I Grand Opening
10/09/2013
Next Door was born of wanting a place so specific we had to build it ourselves. We wanted a place that felt timeless with a lining that was obviously modern.
Dailies: Iowa Behind the Scenes
07/30/2013
We went to Iowa to shoot for a political campaign. While there, we were mesmerized by just how different the scenery was in comparison to what we're used to.
The Things We Did Last Summer
06/30/2013
At the end of each month, we help put on Fort Lauderdale's Art Walk. The theme for the June 2013 Art Walk was "The Things We Did Last Summer."
Classic: William Liev
01/09/2013
This is a Classic Advert that we shot at one of the Art Walks in Fort Lauderdale FL, starring William Liev. We wanted to center a series of spots that revolved around themes we consider to be timeless and vintage.
Classic: Jay Aunut
12/16/2012
This is a Classic Advert that we shot at one of the Art Walks in Fort Lauderdale FL, starring Jay Aunut. We wanted to center a series of spots that revolved around themes we consider to be timeless and vintage.
Classic: Jessica Burrows
11/14/2012
This is a Classic Advert that we shot at one of the Art Walks in Fort Lauderdale FL, starring the lovely Jessica Burrows. We wanted to center a series of spots that revolved around themes we consider to be timeless and vintage.
Classic: Yrma Perdomo
10/25/2012
Here is another Classic Advert we shot at one of our Art Walks in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This one has Yrma Perdomo as our model. We filmed this and a series of other spots as part of a collection we are calling “Classic.”
Classic: Sara Bost + Zach Miller
10/16/2012
This is a Classic Advert that we shot at one of the Art Walks in Fort Lauderdale FL, starring Sara Bost & Zach Miller. We wanted to center a series of spots that revolved around themes we consider to be timeless and vintage.
Four Seasons
08/27/2012
In 2012, we transformed the studio into the four seasons for the FAT Village Artwalk. People always say there are no seasons in South Florida, so we wanted to change that for the night.
Classic: Josiah Sampson
03/25/2012
These are Classic Advertisements we shot at one of our Art Walks in Fort Lauderdale FL, starring Josiah Sampson. We wanted to center a series of spots that revolved around themes we consider to be timeless and vintage.