New reel for 2023! Very proud of these stories I got to tell. I wish I could tag each and every talented individual who helped make these projects what they are. Forever grateful and proud to know such talent. Onward to 2024!
“Skunk” - coming soon🖤🤍🦨
In honor of entering sp00ky season, I thought I’d share a sneak peek at my new spooky film “Skunk.” Very proud of this one and can’t wait to share updates as we begin the festival circuit!
Written & directed by: Derek Mari (@directorderek )
Produced by: Dan Sima (@dancsima ) Kimberly Pinkston Parker (@kimberlypparker ) Derek Mari (@directorderek )
Director of Photography: Matt Burke (@burkewurke )
Edited by: Derek Mari
Original Music by: Caroline Ho (@carolinehomusic )
Starring: Lander Eastland (@landere2010 ) Tanner Hagen (@tannerzahnhagen ) Will Hines (@williebhines ) and John Pirruccello (@gnomeadder )
Casting by: Emily Cook (@emilycookcasting )
Production Assistants: Brennan Mari (@brennanmari ) Anya Johnston (@anyainsta_ ) Keith Ahlstrom (@keithstrom11 )
1st AC: Eduardo Orozco (@eduardoorozco.dp )
Stills Photographer: Alison Kamishiro Parsons (@alisonp17 )
Art Department Coordinator: Matt Adams (@mankadams )
Key Grip: Connor Trees (@connor_trees )
Swing: Meagan Baker (@meaganabaker )
Gaffer: John Fisher (@johnhepfordfisher )
Special FX Makeup: Ally McGillicuddy (@allydoesmakeup )
Production Sound Mixer: David Alvarez (@david13an )
Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Supervisor: Abe Betancourt (@anselabe )
Dialogue Editor: Victoria Martinez (@zamosant )
Colorist: Tom Klane (@tomklane )
This film was made in accordance and in support of the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike! Union strong!!
#filmmaker #indiefilm #supportindiefilm #film
STAFF PICK!! SENTIMENTAL POST!!
Okay if you know me then you know browsing Vimeo Staff Picks is one of my favorite hobbies. I joined Vimeo back in 2012 (!!) as a young filmmaker and Staff Picks introduced me to so many films and filmmakers over the years. Making it onto the list has always been on my bucket list — and today I can cross it off.
Our sketch “Fancy Hat, Missing Son” is a VIMEO STAFF PICK BABY!!!
I’m so honored and excited. Thank you @vimeo ! It feels very cool to be seen in this way.
#vimeostaffpick #filmmaker
It’s my Keithy’s birthday! Celebrating you is my favorite thing to do. Keithy gives and gives and gives so much love to all the people in our lives, let’s all say happy birthday to the sweetest boy. Love you @keithstrom11
surviving! (barely)
Grateful to be working a lot and truly getting to watch some long-time dreams come true! At the same time, I had a Crohn’s flare up that went too long without care and I ended up spending the weekend at my friend Cedars-Sinai’s place. All they had on the TV was House Hunters and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Finding the balance between being Healthy while still being That Bitch sometimes takes some reworking.
I’m being earnest on main (ugh) but i love my friends, my family, my keithy, and my life. Grateful to be able to experience all the highs and lows.
Directed a spec commercial imagining a high-energy, sweaty, bold direction for Liquid I.V. I just like it weird, ok?
Link in bio for high-res 4k.
Directed by Derek Mari (@directorderek )
Featuring Hunter Saling (@idealstepdad )
Director of Photography: Matt Burke (@burkewurke
Assistant Camera: Forrest Gibson (@forrest_gibson )
Gaffer: Ian Peterson (@ian.s.peterson )
Makeup: Ally McGillicuddy (@allydoesmakeup ) and Gabby Navarrete (@gabby.navarrete_makeup )
Edited by Derek Mari
Special Thanks:
Keith Ahlstrom (@keithstrom11 ), Jamie Sanger (@jamesjsanger )
178 Blank Productions (@178blank )
Blink & Miss Productions
