In Secret Agreement

Brought to you by the Genius of Robert Smigel.

Camu Tao was one of the most amazingly talented and truly unique people i’ve ever had the honor of working with. His seemingly unlimited energy, friendliness and constant spontaneity was awe-inspiring. His music was a pure expression of these same characteristics and i was a huge fan since the first time i heard him on the track “Magnetics.” While unfortunately i didn’t get to spend a lot of time with him, he was one of those people who you wanted to be around, a magnetic personality in the most genuine way.

Camu, you will be missed. Your family and friends are in my thoughts.

R.I.P. Camu Tao 06.26.77 - 05.25.08

-Cassidy

In a Dream - Directed by Jeremiah Zagar

In the vibrant, bohemian neighborhood of South Philadelphia, 50,000-square feet of concrete are covered with tile and mirrors—mosaics that were created by Isaiah Zagar, an eccentric, tormented artist.

The murals chronicle his love for his wife, Julia, and subtly hint at the darker corners of an extraordinary imagination. Where Isaiah is obsessive and narcissistic—a former Peace Corps volunteer who has become an icon in South Philly’s art community—Julia is gracious and warm. For decades, their opposing natures complimented one another perfectly. But suddenly the family is torn apart at the seams: A few hours before picking up his oldest son from a rehabilitation center, Isaiah declares to the camera, “As people get older they have less and less passion.” He then confesses to an affair with his assistant, is kicked out of the house, and spirals into a debilitating, suicidal depression.

A fascinating portrait of love and betrayal, family bonds, and the intimacy of dysfunction. Shot on 35mm, Hi Def, digital video; with 8mm and 16mm home movie footage. The soundtrack features music by the Books, Explosions in the Sky, Efterklang, and Kelli Scarr.

- - We did some design and animation work (as well as a little bit of shooting) for the project. The film has screened at SXSW, Fullframe and the Philadelphia International Film Festival, winning awards at each one. Were very proud to have been involved in the film.

Stay tuned to www.hzfilms.com for upcoming screenings.

- Cassidy and Julian

View the spot here. HD Download here. (right click to save)

Credits:
Producer: Julian King
Director: Cassidy Gearhart
Director of Photography: Max Goldman
Editor: JKCG
Music and Sound Design: Omar Jon Ajluni
Colorist: Tom Poole / The Mill
Production Design: James Bednark

Client: Nike
Producer: Christa Panfilio
Creative Director: Manny Bernarndez

View the video here.

Credits:
Producer: Julian King
Co-Producer: James Bednark
Director: Cassidy Gearhart
Director or Photography: Jody Lee Lipes
Editor: Nathan Caswell & Jeremiah Zagar
Production Design: Michael Bednark
SFX Makeup: Marilyn Wise

Client: Definitive Jux Records

Short film.

Credits:
Produced, Written and
Directed by: Julian King
and David Brenner
Music by: Omar Jon Ajluni

View the short here.

Credits:
Producer: Tracy Chandler / Shilo / ITB
Written & Directed by: Cassidy
Gearhart & André Stringer
3D: Chris Fung
Director or Photography: Ari Novak
Edited and Composited by: ASCG
Music and Sound Design: Simon Pyke / Freefarm
Lead Actor: Camu Tao

Big thanks to Freestyle Collective, Shilo,
Local Zero and Camu Tao.

View the video here.

A music video for Definitive Jux recording artist Cage, featuring
Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica, produced by RJD2.

Credits:
Executive Producer: Tracy Chandler / Shilo
Producer: Jeremy Yaches
Directed by: Cassidy Gearhart & André Stringer
Director or Photography: Ari Novak
Edited by: Nathan Caswell
Animated and Designed by: Cassidy Gearhart, André Stringer,
Marco Giampaolo, and Chris Fung
3D by: Chris Fung and Cedrick Grousse
Intern: Diego Salvador
Client: Definitive Jux Records

View the short here.

A short film created for the the Youworkforthem “Enter the Dragon” DVD.
Comserv is an affirmation in motion. It was also shown in the “By Design”
program of Resfest 2004

Credits:
Written, Designed and Composited
by: Cassidy Gearhart & André Stringer
3D Modeling, Texturing and Animation
by: Dade Orgeron
Edited by: Josh Bodnar
Original Score & Sound design
by: Skooby Lapowski