StraightEIGHT Films

It’s day! So here’s a shot of kindly shooting from the roof rack of my out near the Dearborn Cemetery in Montana. We were shooting for our short film written by Pete Fromm

Working with the West Seattle Rhodies FC was fantastic! The team is amazing and supporting a hyper local, woman owned organization makes it. Pulling in West Seattle Food Bank was perfect. They are a key player in making Collaborations like this keep the fire burning. ⚽️ 🔥🔥

What font is that?

Yeah, that right there is an original Type 2 15 Window VW van. My brothers playpen apparently fit perfectly in the back. Who needs a car seat?! My folks were in Tacoma, my dad flying C-141s out of McChord AFB and Ben was about 2 years old. Circa 1967 Happy Veterans day.

What a summer. Thx to a solid crew. The collaboration was so fulfilling and the locations weren’t half bad either. Thank you and Mark Fried our amazing location scout and the fabulous production team from T-Studios

Matt was in Nashville earlier this summer working for T-Mobile on their
Friday Night 5G Lights campaign. The assignment was to tell the story of making the theme song for this year's campaign. Matt said "Working with Jackson Dean, Luke Dick and Jessie Jo Dillon was a real pleasure. It is always intriguing to see behind the scenes of how things get made. Seeing these three at work in person with phenomenal."

I love seeing how stuff gets made. Hanging out in the studio with @thejacksondean and @lukedick and @jessiejodillon in Nashville was an amazing experience as they tracked this new song, Turn On The Lights. Great people, fun times, and man what a voice Jackson has! He started ripping on the first lyric while we shot, but before he lit us up he warned "plug your ears, boys!". Dig deeper into these three artists and writers and you'll find an amazing body of work. Inspiring only just begins to scratch the surface. Big shout out to @southerngroundnashville_ for being so warm and welcoming! Thx @tmobile!! #TurnOnTheLights #fridaynight5glights #T-Mobile #nashvilletn #nashville #fridaynightlights #fridaynightlights🏈

So many interesting impressions and ideas after witnessing the golf at There were so many great moments and amazing play. The rain was a thing too but didn’t slow us down.

Sometimes, we create things that, in the big picture, don’t leave a lasting mark. But every so often, we get the rare opportunity to contribute to something that truly matters.

I’ve been deeply grateful for the chance to support my neighbors here in West Seattle for the last four years through work with the West Seattle Food Bank—a team that’s nothing short of extraordinary. They are relentless, resourceful, and committed to saying yes to anyone who walks through their doors.

Their mission is urgent and unwavering: to keep people fed, housed, clothed, and supported as they rebuild. In 2024 alone, the West Seattle Food Bank distributed over 2.5 million pounds of food, provided nearly $1 million in rent and utility assistance, and gave out more than 85,000 articles of clothing to our neighbors in need.

Creating a video for them feels like a small gesture compared to the enormous impact they have every single day. Still, I’m incredibly proud of what our team was able to contribute. Spending time with their clients—people just like you and me—was a powerful reminder that the line between stability and struggle is thinner than we think.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back, start with your local food bank. Volunteer. Donate. Every bit helps. And it does make a difference.

Thanks to the team of folks that helped out on the project - Alexandra Geller Camille Durand, Britta Johnson, Dave Gross and Michael Koerner. Thank you all!

Sometimes, we create things that, in the big picture, don’t leave a lasting mark. But every so often, we get the rare opportunity to contribute to something that truly matters. I’ve been deeply grateful for the chance to support my neighbors here in West Seattle for the last four years through work with the West Seattle Food Bank—a team that’s nothing short of extraordinary. They are relentless, resourceful, and committed to saying yes to anyone who walks through their doors. Their mission is urgent and unwavering: to keep people fed, housed, clothed, and supported as they rebuild. In 2024 alone, the West Seattle Food Bank distributed over 2.5 million pounds of food, provided nearly $1 million in rent and utility assistance, and gave out more than 85,000 articles of clothing to our neighbors in need. Creating a video for them feels like a small gesture compared to the enormous impact they have every single day. Still, I’m incredibly proud of what our team was able to contribute. Spending time with their clients—people just like you and me—was a powerful reminder that the line between stability and struggle is thinner than we think. If you're looking for a meaningful way to give back, start with your local food bank. Volunteer. Donate. Every bit helps. And it does make a difference. Thanks to the team of folks that helped out on the project. @agelizz @camilledurandvideoeditor @thekmpi @dave_gross_keys @koerner_camera @allietheseabird @jasonpuccinelli @mrdarceye @christinimcb Thank you all!

That sun makes things awful interesting. This on my stroll to the speed networking extravaganza.

nugget while walking SFO awhile back

Hard not to stop and have a look.