UPDATE: APPLICATION CLOSED ❌
Welcome to the School of Fillet 🐟: An Entrepreneurial Program & Exhibition for Emerging Photographers.
This is an intermediate-advanced intensive program designed for emerging photographers who are ready to break into the editorial fashion industry and lead a full-scale studio production.
Over the course of the program, you’ll bring an editorial photoshoot to life, from concept to execution, while gaining hands-on experience in:
• Creative direction
• Production workflows
• Editorial studio lighting techniques
• Business fundamentals
• Leading a full-production team
• Expanding your portfolio
• Showcasing your work in a public exhibition
Are you ready to take your photography to the next level?
Spots are limited. Deadline is April 19th 📸
Apply now with additional details in the link in bio.
Reminiscing on learning valuable creative workflows from @vivthecreative 🙌🏽
Students shared their concepts with each other and got to refine their concept pitches / artist statements. Being able to lead means being clear about your direction. Viv was able to give feedback on what students should continue develop in their creative briefs so they can clearly communicate the plan to their team.
#minneapolis #cinematography #filmmaking #videoproduction #creativedirection direction
There’s a difference between making content for validation and making art that actually feels like you.
A conversation with @daphne_jane_ on authenticity, social media, creative identity, and what it really takes to grow as an independent artist today.
Listen or watch @sml.rooms.bg.ideas podcast, link in bio ✨
Some BTS from our Creative Direction Workshop presented by @vivthecreative ✨
Students spent the day learning more about creative direction, production workflows, enhancing their creative briefs, and how to better develop their concepts before heading into production. The workshop also included 1:1 feedback sessions with @vivthecreative and professional headshots.
Really grateful to create spaces for creatives to learn, collaborate, and grow together.
Next up:
Creative Entrepreneur Workshop presented by @phalyislovely this Saturday.
Behind the Scenes of our production with @mahfouzz_ on his single, “My 20th Birthday”. We had a blast executing our creative direction and collaborating with our team. We were able to create the set in our studio and designed a dinner table scene. Also had some fun shaping the tone and emotion with lighting.
Visual storytelling is more than just the video—it’s the cultural and stylistic details from set design, wardrobe, hair, makeup, performance— building a world that enhances the artist’s music. We’re grateful to have an experienced crew that not only has creative solutions, but keeps the positive vibes and energy on set ✨
Follow @mahfouzz_ and stream his new single “My 20th Birthday” on April 30th!
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Credits:
Produced by @fillet.studios
Director/DP: @phalyislovely
Editor: @phalyislovely
Photographer: @vivthecreative
Set Designer: @decayingcorpsepose
Set Assistants: @vvyd@moqui._
Hair & Makeup: @snoozemua
BTS Videographer: @coavhs
Stylists: Sophia Thai, Kevin Gardiner
Talent: Jal Moyong, Ken Ngamne, Kevin Gardiner, Taku
#minneapolis #cinematography #filmmaking #videoproduction #videoediting
We’re looking forward to hosting our School of Fillet program to help 6 photographers elevate their portfolios and gain hands-on studio experience with guided mentorship. The goal of the program is to establish their creative identity, build a portfolio that attracts, and provide them the frameworks for a sustainable career. Our small focused group gives us the opportunity to have 1:1 time and be a resource as they lead and direct their own editorial photoshoot. They get to apply what they learn and receive live feedback so they can refine their skills in-studio and in business.
#minneapolis #cinematography #videoproduction #filmmaking #photography
TIMELINE TUESDAY. A series showing real-time playback of our most recent work in editing and sound design.
This teaser was for @mahfouzz_ for his upcoming music project. Our goal was to create a feeling of nostalgia, moments of isolation and a sense of longing. This hero video is accompanied by additional short performance clips and cover arts as part of our campaign.
Credits:
Produced by @fillet.studios
Director/DP: @phalyislovely
Editor: @phalyislovely
Photographer: @vivthecreative
Set Designer: @decayingcorpsepose
Set Assistants: @vvyd@moqui._
Hair & Makeup: @snoozemua
BTS Videographer: @coavhs
Stylists: Sophia Thai, Kevin Gardiner
Talent: Jal Moyong, Ken Ngamne, Kevin Gardiner, Taku
#minneapolis #cinematography #filmmaking #videoproduction #videoediting
We listen first for new campaigns, launches and transitions. We get a better understanding of where you are and where you want to go. If it aligns, we’ll onboard and kick off the project with a green light. From there, we’ll design an approach with creative direction, strategy and how we would execute.
We turn real moments into momentum. Crafting an experience that’s meant for long-term growth and sustainability. Our process is made for partnerships. We work best when we invest into each other.
Let’s grow together 🌱
A look inside School of Fillet 🐟
From concept to execution, students develop their creative identity, refine their visual style and lead their own full-scale production.
Through creative direction mentorship, entrepreneurship workshop, an editorial lighting masterclass with @shotbyami_ and hands-on production days - they learn both the art and business side of photography such as visual storytelling, portfolio development, agreements, pricing and building a sustainable career.
Each photographer brings their vision to life with a full team then presents their work at our final exhibition.
A celebration for the completion of the program and where it all comes together🎉
Spots limited. Apply by April 19th! Link in bio 🔗
Creative strategy isn’t just about what you make, it’s about how you make it.
In this conversation, Viv and I break down why timelines are one of the most overlooked, but critical, parts of working with new clients. When everything is rushed, intention disappears. And when intention disappears, so does the quality of the work.
We’ve learned that slowing down isn’t a luxury, it’s a discipline. It’s how you build stronger concepts, cleaner workflows, and protect your creative energy long-term.
If you’re constantly chasing fast turnarounds, ask yourself:
Are you building something sustainable or just saying yes?
The best work happens when there’s space to think.
#CreativeStrategy #ProductionWorkflow #FilmmakingProcess #CreativeEntrepreneur #contentproduction
Are you ready to step into editorial photography?
School of Fillet is designed for emerging photographers ready to build real portfolio work, gain mentorship, and develop a sustainable creative career.
Applications are open—spots are limited. Deadline April 19th. Link in bio 🔗
#minneapolis #studiophotography #photography #cinematography #production
We sit down with Creative Producer @vivthecreative to talk about our early experiences as emerging creatives to producing campaigns, a fashion show, a short film, music videos etc. We break down the story of how we met, why we decided to join forces, and what it takes to grow a sustainable career in the creative industry.
We cover our creative process, lessons from large-scale productions and how our early projects shaped our approach to storytelling and collaboration.
Listen to the full episode on Spotify and YouTube @sml.rooms.bg.ideas
#minneapolis #videoproduction #productioncompany #filmmaking #production
