IAN ION - "Filmstrip-man"

The first annual ION International Short Film, Animation, and Games Festival was held in Culver City this year and once again Mega Mace was called upon to deliver a compelling opening piece.

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ANN TAYLOR SPOT

Ann Taylor's line turns 50 this year and their new, hip campaign is called
I AM ANN TAYLOR. Mason worked with creative veteran Larry Frey, who
wrote a poetic and focused piece to create a spec spot for the campaign
that was screened the last day of... you guessed it, the LA Shorts Fest.

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BRYAN SINGER - Maverick Director

Mega Mace was chosen to edit together a tribute video for Bryan Singer
(Usual Suspects, Apt Pupil, X-MEN, X2) who was being honored with the LA Shorts Fest Maverick Award. Singer was moved by the fast-paced,
retrospect of his work, as edited together by Mega Mace's Senior Editor,
Rick Sebeck, and requested a copy from Mason personally.

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VESTING Premieres

Mason Bendewald's short film, Vesting, premiered at the Los Angeles Shorts Fest. September 9th at the ArcLight. The enthusiastic, and sold out crowd held over for the after-party and celebrated with the cast and crew of the film.

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CHIHUAHUA'S IN THE MOVIES

LA Shorts Fest called on Mega Mace again to animate their logo. The piece was used to open the festival as well as each subsequent program.

To do the job, Mason called on Matt Powers, 3D animator, and the two created a fun and playful piece that entertained thousands of moviegoers at the ArcLight during the 6 day, 500 film event.

Slow summer? Not for Mason Bendewald and the Mega Mace creative team who used some down time to produce VESTING, a short film that is already premiering at the LA SHORTS FEST September 9th.

Director John Minor and his company Birthmark Entertainment were having such a good month they had to hire MEGA MACE to help post 9 spots for "high-tech entertainment" giant Gameworks. Overloaded with additional music video work, John came to MEGA MACE to post Gameworks because, "I knew I could give instructions on the spots, do my other work, come back and have it all taken care of."

Suga Free "Thinkin"

NEW DIGS!

MEGA MACE officially opens new space JUNE 10th
Producer, Director, Ad Agent, If you haven't gotten your invite to the party, drop us an e-mail and we'll get one out to you ASAP.

If you missed the party give us a call - we'd still love to show you around anytime.

Our new home is in The Granada building, a rediscovered piece of LA's history, originally built in the 20's for photographers as their live-in studios. Currently the building is going through a renaissance.

Our space, with its high ceilings, dark wood floors, hip furniture, and spacious deck, is the perfect place to unleash a creative state of mind.

i Zagar

A prolific artist of the streets, Isaiah Zagar has dedicated his life to creating large mosaic murals in Philadelphia – now at 65, one of his greatest works, "The Magic Garden,” is in jeopardy of being destroyed. Mason has documented Isaiah and his work since 2001 and is now headed back to Philly to find out what will happen to "The Magic Garden” and Isaiah’s legacy.

View the trailer: i Zagar

Magic Garden news: Isaiah Zagar News

We will be having an open house in June, so check back for details.

P90X - The Videos are Done.

That's right - after months of pre-production, two weeks of production, and two months of post, the MEGA MACE crew completed all 13 one hour videos. You can view the promo in our portfolio, or buy your copy of the "most extreme in home boot camp" at Beachbody.

Johnny Rockets – "Where It’s At" :30 spot

The spot, directed by Nicholas Hill and produced by Level Seven in Los Angeles, was shot entirely on HD, and in it, the camera flies from outside the 60’s theme diner, through the door and around the exciting aspects of the Johnny Rockets' experience – nickels for the jukebox, dancing servers, and of course burgers and shakes. Editor Rick Sebeck had full confidence in composing the spot using MEGA MACE’s Final Cut Pro HD Online Suite. Using speed ramping, motion blurring, and some creative effects, Sebeck was able to combine over 15 takes into “one” 30 second camera movement, all within Final Cut Pro HD.