Dec 3rd we joined with Singer/Songwriter Aaron Fry to film a music video for his song “Just What I’m Missing” from his self-titled album. The weather was crisp and clear and it was one of those days when everything just goes right.
Notice the beautiful Shelby Mustang we’re shooting? We met Joe, the car’s owner, as he was driving by. We saw the car driving down the road and decided on the spot that we *had* to have it in the video. (Special thanks to our makeup artist Jess for Flagging him down!) Joe was a great sport and the car is a-MAZ-ing.
Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business. The weekend brings together people with different skill sets – primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people – to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.
The main objective of Startup Weekend Hartford is to create community among young professionals throughout CT business and, in the long run, boost the economy of CT by supporting entrepreneurs. Miceli Productions HD sponsored the participation of our New Business Director, Lisa Niedermeyer, as a way of meeting and working with like-minded Nutmeggers. Lisa worked with an 8 member team, led by founder of Social Hartford Clif Hirtle. Her team walked away with The People’s Choice Award, voted on by all 75 participants that made up the 10 other teams. Congratulations Lisa! For those interested in the Startup Weekend concept, but who missed out on Hartford, check out Startup Weekend New Haven November 11 – 13 2011.
Wondering, “What the heck does this have to do with an HD video production studio?” Miceli Productions cares about CT, the future of business in CT, and the professional development of our team. That’s just how we roll.
Miceli Productions HD recently created a brief web video communicating United Way of Southington‘s support of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. Produced as one of a series of upcoming web videos highlighting key programs supported by United Way of Southington and part of the 2011-12 United Way of Southington Community Campaign.
United Way of Southington Executive Director Carol Reilly announced the campaign launch August 31, 2011 stating, “We want to get across to the people of our town that it is they who truly define United Way of Southington.” Recently appointed Honorary Campaign Chairperson Sheila Durant Robinson added, “My personal mission is to enhance the awareness of the people of Southington, that their contributions to United Way, in fact, help Southington people.”
The Southington Drive-In is one of three remaining out door venues for film in the state of Connecticut. It opened in 1954 and closed in 2002. In 2010 the Drive-In was reopened but this time re-imagined as a community owned and operated project. This new vision and business model (renting the space out to civic groups and volunteers for fund raising events) resulted in $12,000 being raised by over 9 civic groups. Sounds like there is some life in her yet!
Connecticut’s film industry is growing – good news! This means we need more people in CT who have mad-skills to support this growth. There is a great economic incentive for CT to attract the film industry and, in attempts to do just that, the training of local film labor is being strongly encouraged.
Enter: the state funded FITP (Film Industry Training Program) taking place this summer from June 6th – July 1st at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. The program is intended for:
“individuals who want to learn the basics of feature film and episodic television production and potentially pursue entry-level freelance work in the industry. The program is most appropriate for individuals with prior or current professional experience in the industry, college graduates with majors in film and digital media, and students currently enrolled in relative academic coursework. High school seniors with significant experience in film or digital media production will also be considered.”
All applications for the 2011 Summer Film Industry Training Program must be submitted electronically, with $10 online application fee, by 5:00PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
Image: film crew at Yale University (courtesy www.ct.gov)
On March 17, 2011 Michael Miceli will be voted in and presented to the community as a new member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Southington CT.
Please join Michael and Jennifer at this special dinner event in support of United Way of Southington.
To reserve your tickets CLICK HERE. $60 to attend dinner, silent & live auction, beer & wine until 9:30 p.m.
March 17, 2011 5:30 – 9:30 pm at the Aqua Turf Club 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville
ABOUT the United Way of Southington
“On November 15, 1926, fifteen Southington volunteers signed a charter forming the Southington Community Chest. That first year those volunteers raised $7,300 and funded 3 local organizations: Southington Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Public Health Association.
Over the past eight decades, many local organizations received their initial funding from the Southington Community Chest; such as Recreation Park in 1929 and the 1945 allocation to the Hospital Corporation, which later became Bradley Memorial Hospital.
In 1975 the Southington Community Chest changed its name to the United Way of Southington. The organization had a new name but its focus did not change; local volunteers continued to raise money that stayed here in Southington helping people right here at home.” – (courtesy of United Way of Southington website)
Seasons Greetings from our family to yours! Christmastime is a magical time for the Miceli Family culminating in a long standing tradition of gathering everyone together on Christmas Eve (this year over 100 people!). In the weeks leading up to that gathering, we try to share as much Holiday Good Cheer as possible, going to many of our local festive displays, and donating to Toys for Tots and Southington’s Bread for Life soup kitchen.
So whatever your holiday celebratory traditions may be, remember that spending time with family and friends, helping our fellow man and watching those little lights twinkle make the world a merrier place. Below are links to our family’s favorite holiday traditions in Connecticut.
The Reach Foundation hired Miceli Productions HD to create a TV and web commercial for their upcoming Reach Holiday Music Festival. Because the event producers were working on a tight time line, turn around for the media was essential. To speed things along we suggested working with media elements that were already approved and in circulation, specifically:
event poster including talent and sponsors
radio spot voice over
press B roll video of the featured bands
Check out how we brought these elements together to create a TV and web commercial spot in a total of 5 business days from ask to deliver. (see video below)
Part of why we love running a small business in CT are the fantastic local people we get to work with and support. The people behind The Reach Foundation definitely fall into that category.
Here’s a short list of the inspiring things The Reach Foundation has made happen for the communities of Connecticut:
Provided college scholarships to over 50 high school graduates
Provided a $150,000 endowment to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut
Provided funding to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Connecticut
10% of the profits from Reach founders’ Mark and Wendy Wilson’s family owned Crazy Bruce businesses fund The Reach Foundation charities.
Miceli Productions HD has long been active with Every Dollar Feeds Kids, a local non-profit organization that provides food assistance to impoverished children in Hartford, Mexico, and Ecuador. Of the many fund-raising events organized since 2002, the Motorcycle Poker Run is at the top of the ‘Don’t Miss’ list. Where else do amazing motorcycles and great food (sponsored by the local Southington Outback Steak House) come together to feed hungry children?
Michael Miceli will be on site volunteering digital photography to bikers who have the option to purchase the photos, with all proceeds going to EDFK. Check out some of Mike’s motorcycle photos from last year’s event (Click Here). As Treasurer, Jennifer Blessing Miceli will also be on site, helping man registration and keeping everyone focused on fund-raising.
On SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2010 the 3rd Annual Every Dollar Feeds Kids Motorcycle Poker Run will be held at the Wolcott CT American Legion on 1155 Wolcott Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716. Registration will be from 10 am to 11:30 am with coffee and refreshments. $20 per rider and $15 per passenger – walk-ins and all types of bikes are welcome! This event is family friendly with activities for the kids. Children under 10 are FREE. Non-rider tickets buy a great buffet picnic lunch provided by Southington’s Outback Steakhouse! Music, vendors, raffles and FUN!!
Free Beer
Food
Music
Raffles
Trophies for Bikes and Bikers
Vendors: Leather, Jewelry, Tattoo Artists, Patches and more!
First 200 people receive a free T-shirt
For more info call Frank at 860-970-3663 or wssrt@sbcglobal.net
