Flying Giant

🚁 New campaign series. Our latest collaboration with Colorado WINS spotlights the public workers behind the scenes. In this story, we ran alongside a local helitech crew whose precision, skill, and trust make high-stakes operations possible. We’re honored to help tell stories that center the people doing the work — on the ground and in the air. They make Colorado run! #nonprofits #campaign Director: @melmcbrooks DP: @flyinggiant Cam: @dp_graim AC: @yang.mandrew Editor: @matty_schmalz Color: @pinto_color

“My goal as a director was to illuminate not just the technical brilliance of the L1600D, but the emotional language it enables.” - Director Melanie McLean Brooks, @melmcbrooks No scripts. No pressure. Just light, trust, and a crew chasing something honest. This is what happens when you give artists the space to play 🎨 Production Company: @flyinggiant Talent & Narrative Cinematographer: Eric Koretz @erickoretz_dp Talent & Gaffer: Tyler Kaschke @colorado_gaffer Talent: Marisa Roper @marisa.roper Talent: Craig Cartwright @craigmcartwright Director & Executive Producer: Melanie McLean Brooks @melmcbrooks Producer: Jonathan Helix @jonathanshelix Assistant Director: Rob McDermott BTS Cinematographer: Ryan Brooks @flyinggiant Assistant Camera (AC): Brooke Jagneaux Assistant Camera (AC): Ryan Rayner 2nd Assistant Camera (AC): Cameron Keidel Digital Imaging Technician (DIT): Aleksander Jovic @aleksjovic9 Best Boy Electric (BBE): Colin Pitt @thecolinpitt Best Boy Electric (BBE): Evan Croker @evancrocker Key Grip: Rick Grover Best Girl: Ali Sayago @alisayago_ GE Swing: Seth Macmillan @smacmill Sound mixer: Vincent Fatato @vincent.fatato Hair & Makeup: Lauren Alex @laurentheterrible Production Coordinator: Dan Edelman Production Assistant: Shomari Dunham Production Assistant: Kiyoshi Hende

Look at this beauty! ✨ Speaking of beauties. See how Cinematographer Eric Koretz and Gaffer Tyler Kaschke put the beauty dish to work. Want to see the full breakdown? Head to our YouTube channel 🎬 Production Company: @flyinggiant Talent & Narrative Cinematographer: Eric Koretz @erickoretz_dp Talent & Gaffer: Tyler Kaschke @colorado_gaffer Talent: Marisa Roper @marisa.roper Talent: Craig Cartwright @craigmcartwright Director & Executive Producer: Melanie McLean Brooks @melmcbrooks Producer: Jonathan Helix @jonathanshelix Assistant Director: Rob McDermott BTS Cinematographer: Ryan Brooks @flyinggiant Assistant Camera (AC): Brooke Jagneaux Assistant Camera (AC): Ryan Rayner 2nd Assistant Camera (AC): Cameron Keidel Digital Imaging Technician (DIT): Aleksander Jovic @aleksjovic9 Best Boy Electric (BBE): Colin Pitt @thecolinpitt Best Boy Electric (BBE): Evan Croker @evancrocker Key Grip: Rick Grover Best Girl: Ali Sayago @alisayago_ GE Swing: Seth Macmillan @smacmill Sound mixer: Vincent Fatato @vincent.fatato Hair & Makeup: Lauren Alex @laurentheterrible Production Coordinator: Dan Edelman Production Assistant: Shomari Dunham Production Assistant: Kiyoshi Hende #profoto #profotomotion #videoproduction #cinema #lightingdesign #lighting #filmproduction #filmmaking #cinematography #directorofphotography #cinematographer #filmmakers #filmcommunity #lightscameraaction #ledlights #gafferlighting #setlife #production #filmphotography

Here are some favorite stills from the pool setup for a series of films for @profotomotion showcasing their line of motion picture lights and modifiers. The cinematic scenes like this one were shot on a Sony Venice and received a "narrative look." The BTS cam which was an Alexa35 received a more subdued, neutral treatment. The challenge was making the 35 not look too good! You can see all the BTS films on the Profoto Motion insta. Like this one: /reel/DGgbj8syHdg/?igsh=bzYxcmp1NnkyZ21u Production Company: @flyinggiant Talent & Narrative Cinematographer: @erickoretz_dp Talent & Gaffer: @colorado_gaffer Talent: @marisa.roper Talent: @craigmcartwright Director & Executive 
Producer: @melmcbrooks Producer: @jonathanshelix Assistant Director: Rob McDermott BTS Cinematographer: Ryan Brooks @flyinggiant Assistant Camera (AC): Brooke Jagneaux Assistant Camera (AC): Ryan Rayner 2nd Assistant Camera (AC): Cameron Keidel Digital Imaging Technician (DIT): @aleksjovic9 Best Boy Electric (BBE): @thecolinpitt Best Boy Electric (BBE): @evancrocker Key Grip: Rick Grover Best Girl: @alisayago_ GE Swing: @smacmill Sound mixer: @vincent.fatato Hair & Makeup: @laurentheterrible Production Coordinator: Dan Edelman Production Assistant: Shomari Dunham Production Assistant: Kiyoshi Henderson Production Assistant: Ze King Production Assistant: @b.jam.p Production Assistant: Dan Morgan Permit Coordinator: Jason Del Paine Production Vendors: @sirreelstudios Production Vendors: @galpinstudiorentals Camera Rentals: @evsrentals Catering: @citykitchenla Editor: @matty_schmalz Animator: @megan_sinnock Colorist: @pinto_color #color #colorgrade #colorgrading #davinciresolve #postincolorado #profotomotion #profoto #filmproduction #filmmaking#cinematography #videoproduction #directorofphotography#cinematographer #filmmakers #cinema #filmcommunity#lightscameraaction #ledlights #gafferlighting #setlife#lightingdesign #production #lighting #filmphotography #filmmaking

Colorado director and DP, Melanie McLean Brooks, will share her perspective on how to direct real people in branded content at the 2025 WIFMCO Industry Fair. Walk through the art of working with real people to tell authentic stories from pre-production through final delivery. Learn how to create an environment of trust, guide meaningful interviews, and capture natural moments that bring your vision to life. Whether you're crafting a powerful documentary or compelling branded content, this experiential workshop will unlock your ability to direct with confidence and empathy. Get your tickets at the link in our bio!

We’re thrilled to have co-produced and co-directed a brief history of @urgentactionfund ’s work since their inception in 1997. Many thanks to @bravemakerfilmfest for allowing us to share this important story with the community and for your work amplifying stories that inspire change.

“I love the under dog” says 4x @thechallenge champ, @darrell_taylor_lb4lb . Love what he had to say about family, “getting older” and his eternal spot on the @thechallenge . His #HomeTurf episode is now live on @youtube . Director: @jon.boy Producer: @hinmanman Story Producer: @phake_news DP: @melmcbrooks Gimbal/ Drone/ Gaffer: Ryno the Giant Talent : @darrell_taylor_lb4lb

Back to my roots of dance, community, connection and healing. A few frames from a work in progress. #documentary #dance #movetoheal

A little bit if a throw back! @melmcbrooks had the honor of working on this important reflection of queer Herstory as #DP…and with incredible friend and director @cberler . ✨ #Repost @dcafilm with @use.repost ・・・ Thanks for including “Dykes, Camera, Action” on your list of “LGBTQA+ Films to watch this Pride Month that Arn’t the Obvious Ones,” @autostraddle ❤️ Happy Pride! 🌈🎬🍿

Big News! We’re very excited for tomorrow’s release of Face Of Bosco, a short doc featuring @hereisbosco ’s journey through #FFS. We were honored to be chosen as the team to follow her through such an intimate part of her life. So many thanks to the @rupaulsdragrace & @paramountplus teams. ✨ More soon!

May you capture magical memories and tons of fun this holiday season. So many thanks to all of our wonderful clients & collaborators. You all, made this our most traveled year ever and certainly one of the most exciting. Can’t wait to share all the stories that are in the works. Happy all the things! See you next year. xo

I still pinch myself that we’ve had the privilege to build this company and get to do thing thing I love most on a daily basis. I often feel like going to work is play time and I have the coolest playmates. @thegameday @yoyasmin 📸@sunnyhampton #playtime #dp #femaledp #madeincolorado #gobroncos