Thursday
Dec012011

Scarlett Garnet's take on working with Ambitious Pixels

 

We are in the middle of creating a short documentary for Scarlett Garnet Jewelry and were surprised that they put up a blog about the experience. Have a look at why we love working with these ladies.

http://scarlettgarnetjewelry.blogspot.com/2011/11/behind-scenes-with-ambitious-pixels.html

Scarlett Garnet Blogs about Ambitious Pixels

Tuesday
Oct182011

Nonprofit Connect Philly Awards

 

Our lastest video for the HALO Foundation took 1st place yesterday in the video category of the Nonprofit Connect Philly Awards. If you haven't seen or shared it yet, please check it out at http://www.ambitiouspixels.com/work/2011/5/7/halo-foundations-mission-redefined.html.

 

It’s hard to communicate how much it means to us to be recognized by the Kansas City nonprofit community. At Ambitious Pixels our mission is to creating short documentaries for nonprofits and businesses that engage viewers organically. We do this by telling stories that are worth sharing. We are honored that the HALO Foundation entered our video in the 9th annual Nonprofit Connect Philly Awards and we are thrilled that we won. Thank you to everyone who helped make this video possible.

Wednesday
Apr132011

Return to Africa

Four years ago, HALO’s founder, Rebecca Welsh, invited me to travel with her and Kristen Vogel to document HALO’s work with orphans in Kenya, Africa. The videos I produced during that trip went on to win an Emmy award; air in the US, UK, Ireland, and Italy on Current TV; and be featured by Katie Couric on CBS News. More importantly, the videos helped raise thousands of dollars in donations and continue to introduce HALO to new volunteers every day. 

Helping Art Liberate Orphans from Ambitious Pixels on Vimeo.

Last month, I returned to Africa with Rebecca Welsh and Lacy Voight to capture HALO’s work in Kenya and Uganda, Africa. I was able to do this because of the support of my wife, friends, family, and community.

During each trip, I am overwhelmed by the optimism, ambition, and sheer joy the kids exude. By providing the children’s basic needs of food, water, shelter, clothing, and loving care takers, HALO gives these kids a chance at a childhood. In this safe, consistent environment, the children can play, draw, sing, dance, learn, and dream.  

HALO ensures consistent care for its sponsored children by placing uniquely qualified ambassadors like Dani Walker in the countries it supports and partnering with organizations like Cornerstone, that share its values.

My goal in creating videos for the HALO Foundation is not to show the plight of orphans, but to introduce audiences to a group of amazing kids who deserve a stable childhood and happy future.

In our everyday life, it can be easy to forget our achievements.  Please consider this as you watch the videos I produce for the HALO Foundation: every moment of joy you see is because of you. Whether it’s time or money, every donation you make helps to change a child’s life.

Josh Fry



Thursday
Mar102011

First glimpse of footage from the new HALO Foundation video

Halo Foundation Footage from Ambitious Pixels on Vimeo.

 

I have just returned from a 2 week shoot for the HALO Foundation in Kenya and Uganda, Africa. I wanted to share a glimpse of the footage I captured as soon as I could, so please enjoy the linked video above. I am grateful to everyone who made it possible for me capture HALO's work on behalf of orphans and at risk youth.

Tuesday
Feb012011

Aura Synthetic

 

A while ago, director Kelsey Amara invited me to handle the editing and VFX work on her secret series of art videos, now called Aura Synthetic. This project provided the opportunity to collaborate with an amazingly talented director, crew and cast. Kelsey has chosen today to share "Monster," the first of her 3 videos on project's site, www.aurasynthetic.com. Be sure to visit the site and click on Monster while you're snowed in.