MARS
"MARS CITY - NYC"
12 EPISODE SERIES of MINI PROFILE DOCUMENTARIES for MARS APP CHINA
ON NYC ARTISTS AND THEIR DINING MUST HAVES AS THEY GO ABOUT THEIR DAY IN NYC.
LIFESTYLE / SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY
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Client: Oxygen Network
Directed by: Aggressive
Production & VFX: Aggressive
Directors / Creative Directors: Alex Topaller, Daniel Shapiro
Exec. Producer: Alex Aab
Production Services Warsaw: OTO Film
Producer: Lukasz Tomasz Koltunowicz
DP: Jakub Burakiewicz
SFX Supervisor: Jakub Laskus
Production Designer: Madlen Kostyra
Production Manager: Jan Białobłocki
1st AD: Michael Guga
Bolt Operator: Michał Raczyński
Phantom Technician: Łukasz Mergner
SFX Engineers: Maciej Kapłucha, Konstanty Biely, Michał Bryk
Production Bites: Kasia Lachowicz, Mateusz Granat
Editors: Jason Yantz, Adam Thomson
Compositor: Javi Devitt
Post Producers: Dustin Pownall, Won Cha
Storyboard Artist: Mercer Boffey
Colorist: Dominik Deras
Sound Dir. Cut: Smider Music
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COMING SOON
▲ Miwa Susuda, photo book publisher
“ In this episode of "Mars City - NYC", we journey through NOHO with Miwa Susuda, manager of independent photo book store Dashwood Books and founder of Session Press. Miwa introduces us her favorite neighborhood stores where she finds a sense of calmness in the busy New York City life,and shares stories from her collaborations with the renowned Nobuyoshi Araki and the admired photographer-poet Ren Hang.” - tianvideo.com
"Mars City - NYC" is a 12-episode series for the Mars App, a lifestyle app enabling exploration of new cities. Showcasing various NYC neighborhoods, this series illuminates the city's vibrant culture through the experiences and artworks of local creatives.
PRODUCTION & DIRECTION : BOTTLING COMPANY / TANG TIAN
CLIENT: MARS APP (CHINA)
BOTTLING COMPANY CREDITS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, VIDEOGRAPHER, EDITOR,
COLOR GRADING - TANG TIAN
▶ David Brandon Geeting, photographer
In this 'Mars City - NYC' episode, we stroll through Greenpoint with photographer David Brandon Geeting. The neighborhood serves as the backdrop for his 2019 monograph, 'Neighborhood Stroll', a collection intimately capturing Geeting's own locale. Through Geeting's lens, ordinary subjects transform through re-photographing, reassembling, and unexpected juxtapositions, often culminating in a humorously fresh perspective.
◀ Josh Cochran, illustrator
In this episode of "Mars City - NYC", we follow illustrator, muralist Josh Cochran as he navigates through Clinton Hill. A neighborhood characterized by its diverse populace and vibrant murals, Clinton Hill is home to Cochran's favorite Bodega and its hidden gem: the 'Chopped Cheese' sandwich.
Cochran's childhood experiences of constant moving have influenced his unique focus on drawing shelves, an everyday object that often goes unnoticed. His distinct artwork has been featured in various publications, including The New Yorker.
▶ Brian Davis, vintage clothing store curator
In this 'Mars City - NYC' episode, we step into the neighborhood of Red Hook to visit Wooden Sleepers, a vintage clothing store curated by Brian Davis. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop music and intriguing narratives discovered through his vintage collections - including a remarkable WWII soldier's tale - Brian imbues Red Hook with a unique sense of history and style.
◀ Ventiko, performance artist
In this 'Mars City - NYC' episode, we accompany conceptual artist Ventiko to her favorite store reminiscence, a vintage store filled with color and drama in West Village. She also shares intimate stories about her best friend, Dexter - a peacock.
◀ Frank Asssibey-bonsu Jr, fashion store staff
In this episode of 'Mars City - NYC', we follow fashion store staff , Frank Asssibey-bonsu Jr., on a journey from Midtown's Manga haven, Book-Off—an absolute must-visit for NYC's anime enthusiasts—to the renowned sunglasses street vendors in Soho.