Monday, December 12, 2011

Modifiy Watches Releases 2.0

Two Purnt Oh!

What are
Modify Watches?
Modify Watches are super-dope, interchangeable watches. You can mix-and-match faces and straps to create the "Mod" that allows you to make your statement, whether (quiet) or LOUD.

...We made a loud one.  (in case you haven't seen it yet)

Though the folks in this Vision Philms Video are rocking 1.0, you still gotta love our love for this DOPE brand.

 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Float -a short urban fantasy by gloATL as interpreted by Carton Mackey


float -a short urban fantasy
by gloATL
(photo and short film by Carlton Mackey)

Highlighting “inter-human” relationships between natural systems and everyday urban life, float is a a new site work in the form of a whimsical, communal foot gathering doused with the 1956 child’s film “The Red Balloon”.
FLOAT is an Art on the Beltline commission.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Atlanta 48 Hour Film Project - VISION Philms

I can't say enough to thank everyone on the VISION Philms team!  I can't believe how much fun we had!  Huge thanks to

Crew and Writers: Laura Asherman, Chris Rhodes, Dane Jefferson, Kari Mackey, Isaiah Mackey
Cast:  Doye Travis, Kari Mackey, Dane Jefferson, Breanna McDaniel, Peter Webb, and Isaiah

Shout out to Jacquay Waller and the good folks at Dream Catcher Productions who were out having a blast making movie magic as well.

----BE SURE TO JOIN US FOR THE SCREENING FRIDAY at PLAZA THEATRE at 7:15pm ----

Premiere Screenings

Date: June 17, 18
Time: Various
Place: Plaza Atlanta, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave, NE Atlanta, GA 30306
Tickets: $8, $10 (Purchase them here...)
The 48 Hour Film Project is back in Atlanta for the 10th Year in 2011! Hundreds of the Atlanta region's most adventurous, creative, and daring filmmakers have formed dozens of teams. On the weekend of June 10-12, they will bring a concept from script to post, in just 48 Hours. Then on Friday June 17 & Saturday June 18, we unleash this wild menagerie of films on the big screen at the historic Plaza Theatre. You never know what you're going to get when you attend a 48 Hour Film Project show. But you are always guaranteed a raucous good time! Meet the filmmakers at a post-screening Q&A after each screening! Door Prizes! Surprises! Vote for your favorite films! Best Of Films will air on XFINITY On Demand. The film with the most views in a 60 day airing period on XFINITY On Demand will win the "XFINITY Get Local ATL On Demand Audience Award" XFINITY On Demand will also award the "XFINITY Get Local ATL Award" to the film that best showcases Atlanta

Screening Groups

Group A
Screening on Friday, June 17th, 7:15 PM

Everyday Productions
Rational Lobster Vixen Productions
The Replica Signature Company
ETC - Red Group
SoKlor Productions
FUGO Studios
Warm Day Films
J.Miller Films
Vision Philms
Blame It On Loraine A Foushee Film Company, LLC
NSFW (Now Slacking From Work)
MonsterBuster
Cogito Productions

Chris Rhodes and Breanna McDaniel hash out the script with Carlton Mackey

Christopher Rhodes and Laura Asherman discuss ways to approach the opening scene

 I soooo wish I could show more photos, but don't want to give too much away!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Street Poetry - Behind the Scenes of the MODIFIED UP Video Shoot


A couple of weeks ago, VISION Music posted about finally shooting the MODIFIED UP Video.  After the shoot, Little Five Points Street Artist Craig (Maurice) showed up and offered the crew another one of his freestyles.  You may remember his impromptu pieces from female hip hop photographer Loni Schick's visit to Atlanta last month.

 He asks for four words/phrases.  
We give him: 
1.  Modify Watches 
2. PersuASIAN dance crew 
3. Capoeira 
4. Vision
...on the spot, he gives us this


MODIFIED UP
Written and Performed by: Joshua Watkins  Beat by:  Bobby James  Produced by:  Carlton Mackey
Modify Watches - www.modifywatches.com 

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Hip Hop, Street Poetry, Photography...Boogie must be back in the A


Loni Schick was back in town a couple of weeks ago.  She graced the A with her presence and put in some serious work while she was at it.  She caught up with the legendary CE Crew for a photo shoot (that I can't wait to see).  Just before the shoot began she was reunited with someone she hadn't seen since her last visit a year ago.  Check out her reflection of the moment on her blog.

Of course he had to hit her with another freestyle.

Stay tuned for behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot with Collective Efforts.

Friday, March 18, 2011

For Whom the Bell Tolls


Every week since 2006 a small group gathers on the campus of Emory University to STAND and read the names of the U.S. Military killed in Iraq and Afghanistan during the preceding week(s). STAND is a single-issue campus group focused on protesting and reporting on the war in Iraq and keeping vigil in memory of the dead killed in the war.
http://www.learnlink.emory.edu/~standwithme/

documentary short by carlton mackey for vision philms


Thursday, March 3, 2011

Atlanta Breaks Record for Most Photos Taken of NOH8 Campaign!

Carlton Mackey, Josh Nobblit and Nikki Noto organized the NoH8 photoshoot with photographers Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley in Atlanta.

On Behalf of The NOH8 Campaign,Josh Noblitt, Nikki Noto, and Carlton Mackey, thank you all so much again and again for making the NOH8 Campaign Open Shoot in Atlanta so successful. Below is an excerpt from an email directly from the campaign:
First of all, a huge thanks to all of you for coming out and supporting the cause during our very first open shoot in Atlanta, in addition to your patience in getting the photos back to you guys - we couldn't believe how many there were to go through! While Chicago still has the highest number for people who came out to the shoot, Atlanta broke the record for largest number of photos taken! We added hundreds of new faces to the campaign and our fight for equality - and that is truly something for you all to be proud of.

After the event, Carlton Mackey (VISION Philms)sat down with Josh Noblitt, Adam Bouska, and Jeff Parshley for an exclusive interview.



So...How do you get YOUR photos?

1. Go to http://www.noh8campaign.com
2. Click on the "Photos" tab at the top

The Atlanta photos are in 1 of 4 Galleries:

Your SOLO Photo will be in:

-NOH8 Photo Gallery 7251-7500
-NOH8 Photo Gallery 7501-7750
-NOH8 Photo Gallery 7751-8000

Your GROUP/COUPLE or CREATIVE Photo will be in:

-NOH8 Creative & Group Photos 11