The best form of defense is a good offense—that’s why we actively explore passion projects. Honing our chops, letting curiosity lead the way.
Enso
Michael Heim reflects on his journey into the world of mushrooms.
Director: Ali Vagnini
DP: Chris Naum
Editor/Producer: Javier Fernandez
Music: Jeff Melanson
Cal
Cal Neff is a long distance runner based in Houston, TX. He's helped pace American records as well as having three Guinness World Records of his own for the fastest time pushing a stroller. When we first met Cal, we wanted to answer one question: What makes a person want to run a hundred miles a week?
Director/Editor/DP: Javier Fernandez
Additional Cinematography: Zach Callaway & David Mejia
Riding From the Heart
Cycling and food are intricately connected. For top athletes, the constant stream of gels, rice cakes, and bland carbohydrate rich meals, often take just as much of a toll as time spent in the saddle. Lentine is committed to exploring a more balanced, and fulfilling approach to food and riding.
Director: Ali Vagnini
DP: George Mullinix
Producer: Greg Mionske
Editor: Javier Fernandez
Aquila Cellars
Aquila Cellars is one of the few winemakers in the US working with high elevation grown grapes. Aquila Cellars is Brandt Thibodeaux and Courtney Gayer. Both of them are very down to earth people (not something you typically associate with the wine world).
Director/Editor/DP: Javier Fernandez
Producer: Greg Mionske
Pablo
Pablo Vigil (b.1952) has been running for 58 years. His four consecutive wins (1978-1982) in the prestigious Sierre Zinal mountain race established his legacy within the sport. However, it’s his lighthearted spirit and passion that have left an indelible mark on the history and community of mountain running.
Director: Sean Greene
DP/Editor: Javier Fernandez
Producer: Greg Mionske
Baby Blue
Rapper Mickey Woods Jr. and his producer Tony Dark talk about their creative approach and their relationship to the city of Houston, TX.
Director/Editor: Javier Fernandez
DP: David Mejia
Every Second Counts
A short experiment to figure out how to shoot a static cycling trainer in a dynamic way.
Director: Javier Fernandez
DP: David Mejia
AC: Bryce Saucier
G&E Michael Winland
Pancho Claus
For more than 30 years, Richard Reyes has been playing Pancho Clause, a chicano twist on Santa Clause. Every year he puts together a toy drive, and gives out gifts to parents and children who can't afford presents.
Winner Best Documentary Short Houston Cinema Arts Festival
Director/Editor/DP: Javier Fernandez
Additional Cinematography: Jordan Bradley
