Kontent Partners

WHO

With roots in photography production, Michael, Courtney and Craig founded Kontent Partners in 2007. Since then, we’ve grown together into a full service, award- winning media production studio. We’re a group of engaging personalities widely recognized for our style, diplomacy, and wit.

WHAT

We create, produce, and direct meaningful content with measurable impact in all varieties. Photography for print advertising, brand libraries, fashion and still life. Films for broadcast and online commercials, web series and tutorials. Creative strategy, integrated campaigns, dynamic ideas and imagery.

WHY

Our mission is to create inspiring and impactful stories that transcend the ordinary. We’re proud of our unique chemistry and commitment, with eyes on the prize as well as the process. Our combined forces and hands- on approach results in high quality content and memorable experiences for our clients and audiences.

THE REEL //

Work

Graypants

The Evolution of an Artist : Thom Jones

“The Evolution of Thom Jones” is a short doc about the artistic progression of Thom Jones – a Seattle motorcycle builder/furniture maker and former graffiti street artist.
Director………. Craig Brooks
Cinematographer……….Christopher Bell
Editor………. Andrew Franks
Producers……….Courtney Clarke, Craig Brooks, Michael Bini
Coordinators……….Zack Tupper, Sarah Crowe, Kort Havens
Media/Digital………. Dartanyon Race
Music Supervisors……….Cary LoGrande, Matt McComb
Color……….Eric Rosen (Lightpress)
Sound……….Matt McComb
Aerials………. Shifted Cinema
Special Thanks
Semigood Design, Brendan Callahan, Dischord Records, Audiosocket, Keith Norton, NW Polite Society

Acer // Seize the Idea – 30

Acer // Seize the Idea

Levi’s Denizen

Levi’s Denizen ‘Core Men’ Brand Commercial :30 version
Director: Craig Brooks 
Production Company: Kontent Partners 
Executive Producer: Michael Bini / Courtney Clarke 
Line Producer: Michael Bini
Agency: 206, Inc.
Director of Photography: Chris Bell 
Editor: Andrew Franks 

Graypants

We like nice people. When those nice people just happen to make incredibly beautiful stuff..the world becomes a better place. Watch the films and peruse the pics we made with these very talented and nice people: Graypants Studio.

Director: Craig Brooks
Executive Producers: Courtney Clarke | Michael Bini
Story: Craig Brooks
Production Coordinator: Kort Havens
DP: Christopher Bell
AC : Steve Itano
Photographer: Logan Havens
Editor: Andrew Franks
Media: Dartanyon Race
Aerials: Shifted Cinema

Photography // Advertising & Brand Library

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BMW

“To us design was always more than just a beautiful object, it had a story, it had feelings, it had the capability to communicate to people on more than one level..and right then is when I knew we wanted to do something different.”
Seth Grizzlegraypants

Working with BMW we created and produced a collection of media centering around the new all electric BMW i3. We built brand films, a still photography library, social channel videos, and event installation media. The stories shared across these platforms showcase the ways in which premium brands like BMW and Graypants have embraced responsible design across the fields of automotive engineering, architecture, and industrial design.

KP and Craig Brooks developed the creative and produced all of the visual media components.

Director: Craig Brooks
Photographer: Logan Havens
Executive Producers: Courtney Clarke and Michael Bini
Story: Craig Brooks / Lou Maxon
Production Coordinator: Kort Havens
Producer: Ryan Morris
DP: Chris Bell
AC : Steve Itano
Editor: Andrew Franks
Media: Dartanyon Race
Aerials: Shifted Cinema

Photography // Advertising & Brand Library

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Tom Kundig x 12th Avenue Iron

Director | Producer:: Craig Brooks

12th Avenue Iron – the real Iron men…
The embodiment of hard work and made by hand, 12th Avenue Iron shapes and morphs raw elemental steel into works of art. One of their proudest achievements is their collaboration with Tom Kundig on the award winning hardware line. Watch the sparks fly..

Director | Producer: Craig Brooks
Production Co: Kontent Partners
Director of Photography: Chris Bell
Editor: Andrew Franks
DIT: Dartanyon Race
Color: Eric Rosen // Lightpress

AlaskaUSA // State of Mind : 30 degrees

Broadcast spot for AlaskaUSA Credit Union’s “State of Mind” campaign.

Agency: remerinc
Agency CD: Dave Remer
Agency AD: David Matlock / Brett Siemen
Agency Copywriter: Chris Harwood
Director: Craig Brooks
DP: Adam McDaid
EP: Michael Bini // Kontent Partners
AD: Sarah Crowe
Editor: Andrew Franks
AC: Jason Knoll
Media: Dartanyon Race
Color: Eric Rosen // Lightpress

AlaskaUSA // State of Mind : Wave

Broadcast spot for AlaskaUSA Credit Union’s “State of Mind” campaign.

Agency: remerinc
Agency CD: Dave Remer
Agency AD: David Matlock / Brett Siemen
Copywriter: Chris Harwood
Director: Craig Brooks
DP: Adam McDaid
EP: Michael Bini // Kontent Partners
AD: Sarah Crowe
Editor: Andrew Franks
AC: Jason Knoll
Media: Dartanyon Race
Color: Eric Rosen // Lightpress

JetBlue A321 Launch // Full Film

JetBlue’s A321 Plane launch film – Full length version.

Director: Craig Brooks
Production Company: Kontent Partners
Executive Producer: Michael Bini / Courtney Clarke
Line Producer: Carrine Fisher
Agency: Paul Wylde
Director of Photography: Adam McDaid
Editor: Andrew Franks
Music: Matt Messina

Design Within Reach

Star Trek Into Darkness // Light

Acer’s broadcast commercial highlighting their partnership with Star Trek and Paramount Pictures.

Sur La Table

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS // EZEL TRAILER

Acer’s broadcast commercial highlighting their partnership with Star Trek and Paramount Pictures. This film was the global launch of their new “Ezel” folding laptop.

Shwood Sunglasses

Microsoft film highlighting Shwood Sunglass in Portland, OR. Great glasses, original story, cool people..and a sweet custom VW to boot. Pick yourself up a pair and join the cool club. 

Directed by Craig Brooks
 Produced by Kontent Partners
 EP: Michael Bini / Courtney Clarke
 Director of Photography: Zack Lewis
 Editor: Jimmy Chung

Acer

Eames Lounge Chair // Craft

You know it, you love it..and so do we. It’s the most iconic piece of furniture ever made. Here is our homage to Herman Miller and the Eames Lounge Chair. A personal project by Craig Brooks and Team KP. Kick back, put your feet up on the ottoman and enjoy…

Direction / Story : Craig Brooks
Camera: Adam McDaid
AC: Marius Chira
Editor: Denise Burdette
Color: Eric Rosen / Lightpress

KX // Coach Justin

The new fitness company KX came to us to help create their brand launch films and develop a full brand photo library highlighting the personal stories of their coaches. We put our heads together and came up with a series of powerful films set in NYC and using their own coaches.

Direction / Story : Craig Brooks 
Camera: Adam McDaid
 EP: Michael Bini / Courtney Clarke 
Editor: Jimmy Chung 
Color: Eric Rosen

Marriott

Peter Miller // lunch at the shop

When our good friend Peter Miller said he had a new book coming out we decided to lend a hand. What’s better than lunch with your friends? Nothing. Heat up some water, pour some wine and share some stories.

Direction / Story : Craig Brooks 
Camera: Craig Brooks / Dartanyon Race 
Producer: Kort Havens 
Editor: Andrew Franks
 Color: Dartanyon Race

Ritani

Brooks Running // Scott Jurek

The man keeps running, and running, and running. And he’s one of the nicest guy on the planet. We spent one long day trying to keep up with ultra marathoner Scott Jurek as he ran his way around the city of Seattle.

Story and Direction: Craig Brooks 
Director of Photography: Doug Hostetter
 Producers: Michael Bini  
Editor: Duncan Sharp 
Color: Eric Rosen

Microsoft // Roadtrip

When Microsoft launched their KIN phone, may that little thing rest in peace, Razorfish Portland came to us to help create all the media. Brand films, online tutorials, web commercials, in store videos and a massive brand photo library. “Great films and the beginnings of the hipster movement.”

Agency: Razorfish Portland
 Agency CD: Aaron Johnson / Will Ulbright 
Director: Omri Cohen
 DP: Paul Laufer 
EP: Michael Bini // Kontent Partners 
Editor: Josh Bodner / Jimmy Chung
 Color: Lightpress