Kinfolk Magazine

I have some incredibly talented and creative friends who are a driving force behind the upcoming online magazine called Kinfolk. I've been able to be a part of several intimate gatherings put together by Nathan, Katie, Erin Jane, and a few others that have been part of the inspiration and have acted as a bit of a precursor to the magazine and what it's all about. Kinfolk is a thoughtful guide for gathering together as friends and family for worthwhile time spent enjoying one another's company along with good food and constructive conversation. It's about staying in and creating your own atmosphere and experience rather than heading out to a local restaurant and letting others make it for you.

I really like the feel of the promotional video. The team that has assembled for the creation of this new magazine have a lot to say about this niche in entertaining guests while paying close attention to aesthetics and ambiance. It launches on July 15th. I'm anticipating a healthy welcome by all who come across its pages.

Click here for the website.

Check out what LA Weekly had to say about it here.

Project M by Spencer Turley

My buddy Spencer entered a little film competition a couple weeks ago and got 3rd place. He asked myself and a bunch of our other friends to help out with it. I like how it turned out. There was a few things he had to throw in there like a blender and the line, "throw me the rope" as well as create a story that fell in line with our tiny island chain not having access to oil because the world ran out of it. If you know some of the people in this film it will be more funny to you, if not... it will just be silly and fun. Spencer is talented and will be doing big things in the future with his video skills. My two favorite parts happen to be Nate Williams getting angry (never happens), Conor Riley being awesome with a fake mustache and rollerskates, and Greg Steele's face after they make their big discovery in the lab. Classic guys. Enjoy. Here is a link on some more info about the contest.

Tuvalu

I had several friends recently return from the Island Nation of Tuvalu. We are a part of an organization called SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) that works on projects that help our community and even branches off to distant lands such as Tuvalu. I'm working on a different project (which has been radical to be a part of) that I'll write more about in the future but this project has been so neat to see take shape. I could go on and on about the incredible things that were able to be done but here is a short teaser for what will eventually be a mini documentary about their experience with helping teach workshops and donate educational workshops. My buddy Spencer did the videography and put the trailer together. Look for more of his work in the future. He has talent. Here is some more info on the project. My close friend Nate took this picture while there. I rather enjoy it.