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Thank you @adage for giving this story such a platform. When @terrylarue and I sat down to write this piece for @leicacamerausa , our aim was to shed light on CRPS, and inspire those struggling with any form of pain to find comfort and meaning in artistic endeavors. @leicacamerausa and @kirankarnani pushed us further — urging us to explore how limitations play a critical role in Terry’s artistic and technical process. We carried this spirit into the production itself, leaning into limits at every turn, and inviting some pain along the way. I hope that you’ll read this beautiful article written by Aleda Stam for Ad Age, and watch the film at the link in my bio.

We’re beyond excited to share that our film for @marchforourlives was shortlisted at this year’s @cannes_lions . The biggest of shoutouts to @rodgerstownsend and @thertcommish for inviting us to take part in this — an honor especially gratifying as @ddbworldwide takes network of the year. Our shortlist is for Film Craft/Sound Design, which was masterfully executed by sound designer @brentj21 of @coolfirestudios . Also very cool to share the stage with our friends at @bssoutpost , who shortlisted in the same category for their work on the film “The Rabbit Hole.” Let’s keep bringing it STL 🗣️ *Please see a couple of posts back for the :30 PSA and full list of credits.*

@marchforourlives “The Greatest Gift” @thertcommish and @rodgerstownsend — thank you for inviting us to bring this powerful idea (and important message) to life. Agency: @rodgerstownsend CCO: @thertcommish Art Director: @kdub_content Production: @townsendhurst Director: @nateltownsend EP: @michaeljhurst DP: @kylekrupinski Post-production: @townsendhurst & @coolfirestudios Sound Designer and Composer: @brentj21

@kodak_shootfilm 250D + Cooke S4s. Beautiful way to tell a story (coming soon)! DP: @kylekrupinski Cam/lenses: @lensworksrentals Color: @mesgen.gebremeskel prod: @townsendhurst

Swamp Things 🤙🐊 📷: @bradleystrickland1

@nateltownsend connected with @lbbonline to discuss our recent spot for Early Edge California. If you haven’t seen the spot, check out our previous post.

Quality universal child care lifts every Californian. That’s the takeaway of this spot for Early Edge California — a leading advocate for universal B-3 — which we were honored to develop and produce. Thanks to all who went the extra mile bringing this to life. ❤️ @earlyedgeca “Mr. Turtle” Executive Director: Patricia Lozano Director Communications: Joanna Cole COO: Stephanie Wayland Agency: @upbrandcreates GCD: @inscogram CD/Art Director: @kdub_content CD/Copywriter: @pinkieup Production: @townsendhurst Writer/Director: @nateltownsend EP: @michaeljhurst LP: @thatsdirectedbyjake DP: @kylekrupinski 1st AC: Rudy Salas Steadicam Operator: @hailey.enge Camera PA: @simonmooredp Gaffer: @etgomez88 BBE: Lincoln Webb Key Grip: Sean Hunt, @drummerfilmguy Dolly Grip/Best Boy: @eddiecros Sound Operator: James Devore, Matt Taylor HMU: @melina.farhadi Wardrobe: @kingtroi Art Department: @alana_townsend , Hannah Leskosky Key PA: @lizabeth_pedraza PAs: Drew Insco, Quinn Monagan, Issac Kliska Casting: @orangestreetcasting @beckivelli Mom: @brittonimacoroni Child: Journee Briant Caregiver: @mariamontenegro2525 BG: Issac Kliska, Quinn Monagan, Trish Morrison, @adambussell , Ina Loaiza, Aries Sierra, Nile Camera/Lenses: @lensworksrentals Post-Production: Townsend Hurst Editor: Nate Townsend Color House: @point.360 Colorist: @mesgen.gebremeskel Sound Design: @coltonjackson_12 Original Score: @roberto_murguia_barrios VFX/Title Design: @febusedgar Special thanks: @randiatkins @matthewboydwilliams

Stills from a recent shoot in collaboration with @craftalliance . Artists: Alisha Porter, Ronald Johnson 📸: @nateltownsend Lighting tech: @turnthover Grip/Assist: @bman_brooks Retouching: @dannyhommes

A few of the shots from our library shoot for PACCAR, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and TRP. Photographed by @nateltownsend and @rajah.bose .

Four days in Seattle, building a cinematic library of imagery for PACCAR — the parent company of Kenworth, Peterbilt, and TRP. We captured service bays, retail counters, staged truck exteriors, and studio product shots with a full cast and multiple units working in sync. While motion was captured on the ARRI Alexa, stills were driven entirely by the Leica SL3 with APO-Summicron primes, with generous support from @leicacamerausa . Our goal was to match the richness and grounded tone of our motion work — and the SL3 delivered beautifully. Clean, true, and full of soul, straight out of camera. Grateful to Leica for the support, and PACCAR, FCB, and NHS for backing the vision.

Day 2/2 🤪 (Better late than never) 📸: @peckafilm

DAY 1/2 🖤💛 📷: @peckafilm