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Honored to share that Black Thursday has been shortlisted for the Berlin Commercial Awards.

This film was made to bring attention to the tragic events that took place in Chad on October 20th, 2022.

Grateful to our incredible crew, collaborators, and everyone who trusted us to tell this story. Your dedication made this possible.

Thank you, @berlincommercial, for recognizing the work.

@oxcreates
@jbellprods
@thealexisgrant
@williamhellmuth_dp
@awwerth
@bbcoin
@lelo.films
@drakewolf_gripandlighting
@bluebri777
@tarobb1
@mason_j_reynolds
@coxy.films
@lucabuzas
@letimeyers
@kendall_rittenour
@helloroary

#BerlinCommercial #Shortlisted #FilmAwards #StorytellingWithPurpose

Excited to have our short film featured on opening night of the Grand Motoring Film Festival on Thursday! @grandmotoring_com

Can’t stop expressing my immense gratitude to the team that came together to make this possible.

@billlesterracing
@gearseven
@meptik
@bradfordhaynes12
@gavin_buckland
@quintonbrogan
@ryan_atenhan
@jonnymendez__

And so many more incredibly talented people.

WE WON!!!!

Thank you to everyone for showing your love and support for this project!!

Truly couldn’t have done it without my incredibly talented friends and collaborators:
@tucurly4u
@gavin_buckland
@_luke_fritz_
Ryan Pribyl
@rricotta

Special thank you to @filmsupply and the judges for recognizing the film!

Seedance 2.0 is here, and it’s absolutely insane! But AI filmmaking still takes a lot of work.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from working on a handful of AI-based projects over the past few months is that there’s no “easy button” when it comes to creating with AI.

Sure, anyone can enter a prompt and get good results. But making something worth watching takes time, thought, and creativity.

The filmmaking tools are changing. But creatives aren’t going anywhere.

Without further ado, I present to you: “The Last Bao”

In a world where no one really asked for this, two sisters must fight for... THE LAST BAO.

Created for the @higgsfield.ai Action Contest using Nano Banana Pro, Kling 3.0, and Seedance 2.0.

And a very special shout out to @gavin_buckland @tucurly4u @kendall_rittenour and Ryan Pribyl for helping with the finishing touches!

If you enjoy the video, please give it some love on the Higgsfield competition site as well - link in bio for that!

#HiggsfieldAction

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

🎬 “Don’t be afraid to dream big. Don’t be afraid to take risks. But know that if it comes with failure, that’s okay. That’s part of the process.” – Corry Wiens, Stories That Move

On this next episode, @corrygw reminds us that creative risk is where the magic happens. Failure isn’t the end—it’s a step toward growth, grit, and resilience. And the best part? In filmmaking, you never have to go it alone.

Swipe through some BTS moments from Defy the Odds—a project built on bold ideas, brave storytelling, and a crew that showed up for each other every step of the way.

Tune in tomorrow to hear the full story!

New edit for Visit Baltimore with Director @morton.works! Loved being able to work with the quick camera movements and unique angles to bring this energetic edit to life.

Gave the directing reel a fresh coat of paint. Immensely grateful to my producers, DPs, colorists, and crews that make all this possible!

Been a wild 3 year stretch! Lots of new relationships. Lots of growth. Lots of adventure. Excited for what’s ahead!

📷: @jonhaverstickstudio

October 20, 2022, a day the world can’t remember, but Chadians will never forget.

_________

Cut down from a larger docu project. Amazing cast and crew on this one. A really tough story to tell, but thankful for the opportunity to tell stories that matter 🙏🏼
_________

Agency - OX Creative @oxcreates
Agency Producer - Alexis Grant @thealexisgrant

Director - Corry Wiens @corrygw
Producer/Casting Director - Justin Bell @jbellprods
1st AD - Adam Werth @awwerth
Director of Photography - William Hellmuth @williamhellmuth_dp
1st AC - Rebecca Baliko @bbcoin
2nd AC/Data Manager - Leeann Leonard @lelo.films
Gaffer - Mark Lopez - @drakewolf_gripandlighting
Key Grip/Driver - Hunter Rodgers - @drakewolf_gripandlighting
Swing G&E - Bri Robison @bluebri777
Production Designer - Joe Myers @tarobb1
Prop Master - Mason Reynolds @mason_j_reynolds
Props Assistant/Driver - Freddy A Pelaez-Posada
Costume Designer - Coxy Chiara Rodoni @coxy.films
Key HMU - Luca Buzas @lucabuzas
Wardrobe/HMU Assistant - Leti (Leticia) Meyers @letimeyers
Key Set PA - Cody Lloyd
Production Assistant/Driver - Ryan Denman

Editor - Corry Wiens @corrygw
Colorist - Kendall Rittenour @kendall_rittenour
Sound Designer - Ryan Pribyl

Music by @helloroary

Military Man 1 - Omiette Richard Allison
Military Man 2 - Aziz Seck
Mother - Diana Eneh
Protester 1 - Charles G Johnson
Protester 2 - Shaheed Chapple
Protester 3 - Paul Dupree
Protester 4 - Don Castor
Protester 5 - Javes Charles
Protester 6 - Omasan Ekah

LA-based director Corry Wiens’ unique style lives in the intersection of story and grit, resulting in gripping films that leave a lasting impact.

Featured here, Wiens winning submission for Filmsupply Editfest 2022 - Nexus, The Blade.

“I wanted the film to open like an old documentary. ‘Lust & Giants’ segued perfectly out of that intro section with a hard-hitting moment. From there, the track has a nice movement built into it, with a beautiful section in the middle where everything gets stripped back. As an editor, I’m always looking for moments like this that allow me to pull the viewer in before coming back for a big finish. The track does this perfectly, allowing for a grand finale where the car is unleashed on the road,” he said when asked about the music selection.

🎵:
“Lust & Giants” by Aeph
“Stars of Dust” by Alicia Enstrom

Credits:
Director / Editor / Writer: Corry Wiens (@corrygw)
Motion Graphics: Gavin Buckland (@gavin_buckland)
VFX: Dustin Turner (@tucurly4u)
3D Modeling and Animation: Luke Fritz (@_luke_fritz_)
Sound Design: Ryan Pribyl
VO: Robert Ricotta (@rricotta)

Hear more from the award-winning filmmaker on what keeps him inspired, the role music plays in his films, and how he utilizes Musicbed to elevate his work in our recent interview—link in bio.

New edit work for @johnshopkinsu with director @morton.works!

I drew a lot of inspiration from Oppenheimer for this edit, utilizing assets from @weareacidbite to help create energetic bursts of discovery and scientific wonder to intercut with the poetic voice over.

Hopefully this inspires you to pursue higher education, start a scientific venture, and change the world!

It’s always better with friends.

Got to partner with my old pals at @vokestudio to edit this spot for @thepicklr! @gavin_buckland and @tucurly4u have been absolutely killing it over there and it’s been awesome to witness their journey the last couple of years. Glad we still get to collaborate on things!!

And finally had a chance to work with the incredibly talented @blainehogan on something! Not only a director that I look up to, but also an amazing human being that I have immense admiration for.

I hope you enjoy this spot. We had a little fun making it 😏