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Edit: @robinnuber

Congrats to Jacob on the rerelease of his special today. I take full credit for the success of the special because I'm a genius! God I hope @byjacobsamuel doesn't see that I said that.

Produced by Jacob Samuel
Written & performed by Jacob Samuel
Cinematography by @mikeklaing
Directed & edited by Peter Carlone & Jacob Samuel
Cameras by Mike Laing & @aaronnathanson
Audio recording & mix by @malcolmdowsound
Post Production by @josephschweers
Art Direction by @sanden.castles
Still Photography by @cstuyt

I took the fam to scout the restaurant for this Denny's commercial. My wife and I ordered breakfast and my 2.5 year old looked the waitress in the eye and asked for "two lobsters."

Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
1st AD: Marvin Marwah
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX: @nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

I took the fam to scout the restaurant for this Denny's commercial. My wife and I ordered breakfast and my 2.5 year old looked the waitress in the eye and asked for "two lobsters."

Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
1st AD: Marvin Marwah
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX: @nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

I took the fam to scout the restaurant for this Denny's commercial. My wife and I ordered breakfast and my 2.5 year old looked the waitress in the eye and asked for "two lobsters."

Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
1st AD: Marvin Marwah
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX: @nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

I took the fam to scout the restaurant for this Denny's commercial. My wife and I ordered breakfast and my 2.5 year old looked the waitress in the eye and asked for "two lobsters."

Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
1st AD: Marvin Marwah
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX: @nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

I took the fam to scout the restaurant for this Denny's commercial. My wife and I ordered breakfast and my 2.5 year old looked the waitress in the eye and asked for "two lobsters."

Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
1st AD: Marvin Marwah
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX: @nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

I took the fam to scout the restaurant for this Denny's commercial. My wife and I ordered breakfast and my 2.5 year old looked the waitress in the eye and asked for "two lobsters."

Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
1st AD: Marvin Marwah
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX: @nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

Bowl cut, anyone?
From prep to post, this one was pure fun, packed with laughs, creativity, and collaboration all the way through.
Huge thanks to our friends at @wearefullpunch and big love to the amazing crew who made it happen.

Directed By: Peter Carlone @peterdirects

Client: @dennyscanada
Agency: @wearefullpunch

Partner, Chief Creative Officer: Chris Zawada
Partner, Chief Executive Officer: Mike Leslie
Creative Director: Kyle Darbyson
Associate Creative Director: David Landreth
Brand Supervisor: @ruth_hurley

Production Company: @cinovastudios
Director: @peterdirects
EP / Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator / Post Producer: @ninaweiss
1st AD: Marvin Marwah

Director of Photography: @jannieklompje
1st AC: @kamasoodfilms
2nd: William Church
Production Designer: @i.bakersmith
Art Assist: @caiholm
Wardrobe Stylist: @stephanieytkong
HMUA aka Wig Master: @selenataylor_
Food Stylist: @jenniferatthetable
Food Assist: @christine_montgomery267
VTR: Emily Marty
Gaffer: @skypanelofficial
Best LX: @laracroftpaula
Swing: @justin.f.lee
Key Grip: Mark Yates
Grip: Dan Jones
Sound Op: @malcolmdowsound
Driver: Rob Olguin
PA: Aidan Herold
BTS: @nwatkinsfilm

Photography
Photographer: @janmatthewsnarski
1st Assist / Digi Tech: @cameronsparling
2nd Assist: Meg Fitzgerald
Retoucher: @kathleen.loski

Post Production: @postpro.media
Director of Post Production: @kyliekumar
Lead Editor: @snaggalicious
VFX:@nofilter_cory, @mstory_cg ,
@matthayashimograph

Colourist: @leo.hynes

Sound: @wavesoundproductions
Music Director: Dave Gaudet
Executive Producer: Megan Hughes

A few stills from Ivan Decker's comedy special, Popcorn. Very cute, very demure, very mindful, very popcorn.

Written and Performed by @ivanwdecker
Cinematographer: @leo.hynes
Directed and Edited by @peterdirects
Camera Operators: @deeray121, @mikeklaing
Audio Recording and Mix: @vee9zee
Produced by Justin Silvera, @ianarougheti, Ian Adkins, Bryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman, Anthony Leo, @800pgm
Emcee: @henokm5
Opening Act: @dylanwilliamscomedy
Filmed at @hecklersbarandgrill

A few stills from Ivan Decker's comedy special, Popcorn. Very cute, very demure, very mindful, very popcorn.

Written and Performed by @ivanwdecker
Cinematographer: @leo.hynes
Directed and Edited by @peterdirects
Camera Operators: @deeray121, @mikeklaing
Audio Recording and Mix: @vee9zee
Produced by Justin Silvera, @ianarougheti, Ian Adkins, Bryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman, Anthony Leo, @800pgm
Emcee: @henokm5
Opening Act: @dylanwilliamscomedy
Filmed at @hecklersbarandgrill

A few stills from Ivan Decker's comedy special, Popcorn. Very cute, very demure, very mindful, very popcorn.

Written and Performed by @ivanwdecker
Cinematographer: @leo.hynes
Directed and Edited by @peterdirects
Camera Operators: @deeray121, @mikeklaing
Audio Recording and Mix: @vee9zee
Produced by Justin Silvera, @ianarougheti, Ian Adkins, Bryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman, Anthony Leo, @800pgm
Emcee: @henokm5
Opening Act: @dylanwilliamscomedy
Filmed at @hecklersbarandgrill

A few stills from Ivan Decker's comedy special, Popcorn. Very cute, very demure, very mindful, very popcorn.

Written and Performed by @ivanwdecker
Cinematographer: @leo.hynes
Directed and Edited by @peterdirects
Camera Operators: @deeray121, @mikeklaing
Audio Recording and Mix: @vee9zee
Produced by Justin Silvera, @ianarougheti, Ian Adkins, Bryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman, Anthony Leo, @800pgm
Emcee: @henokm5
Opening Act: @dylanwilliamscomedy
Filmed at @hecklersbarandgrill

A few stills from Ivan Decker's comedy special, Popcorn. Very cute, very demure, very mindful, very popcorn.

Written and Performed by @ivanwdecker
Cinematographer: @leo.hynes
Directed and Edited by @peterdirects
Camera Operators: @deeray121, @mikeklaing
Audio Recording and Mix: @vee9zee
Produced by Justin Silvera, @ianarougheti, Ian Adkins, Bryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman, Anthony Leo, @800pgm
Emcee: @henokm5
Opening Act: @dylanwilliamscomedy
Filmed at @hecklersbarandgrill

One of the cool things about being in the comedy community while also working in film, is getting the opportunity to direct and produce comedy specials. But, pressure is on to do a good job when it's one of your friends and you already have plans to see a movie together next week.

Good thing Ivan killed it! And apparently today is NATIONAL POPCORN DAY, so there's no better day to remind you to go watch Ivan's special on YouTube (link in stories!) if you haven't yet. Or watch it again!

Written and Performed by @ivanwdecker
Cinematographer: @leo.hynes
Directed and Edited by @peterdirects
Camera Operators: @deeray121, @mikeklaing
Audio Recording and Mix: @vee9zee
Produced by Justin Silvera, @ianarougheti, Ian Adkins, Bryan Bitzer, Damion Greiman, Anthony Leo, @800pgm
Emcee: @henokm5
Opening Act: @dylanwilliamscomedy
Filmed at @hecklersbarandgrill

Some stillies from the H&R Block shoot 📷

Client: @hrblock

Prod Co: @cinovastudios
Writer & Director: @peterdirects
Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator: @sambuzza
DOP: @leo.hynes
Gaffer: @martincalvo7
Sound Op: @memoriafutura
Production Designer: @sanden.castles
Wardrobe Stylist: @sloane_styling
HMU: @selenataylor_

Editor: @peterdirects
Post Sound: @memoriafutura
Colourist: @gradient.film

The amazing talent that had the entire crew in stitches for the day:
Hanna: @brynniejean
Jacob: @colwill
Taxington Bear: @abdulazizcomedy

Some stillies from the H&R Block shoot 📷

Client: @hrblock

Prod Co: @cinovastudios
Writer & Director: @peterdirects
Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator: @sambuzza
DOP: @leo.hynes
Gaffer: @martincalvo7
Sound Op: @memoriafutura
Production Designer: @sanden.castles
Wardrobe Stylist: @sloane_styling
HMU: @selenataylor_

Editor: @peterdirects
Post Sound: @memoriafutura
Colourist: @gradient.film

The amazing talent that had the entire crew in stitches for the day:
Hanna: @brynniejean
Jacob: @colwill
Taxington Bear: @abdulazizcomedy

Honestly, I haven't done my taxes in 15 years. So I struck up a sweet deal with the CRA where I'd direct this H&R Block commercial and then in exchange... just still have to do my taxes. Actually not a very good deal for me now that I'm thinking about it. But a really fun shoot with a very talented team!

Client: @hrblock

Prod Co: @cinovastudios
Writer & Director: @peterdirects
Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator: @sambuzza
DOP: @leo.hynes
Gaffer: @martincalvo7
Sound Op: @memoriafutura
Production Designer: @sanden.castles
Wardrobe Stylist: @sloane_styling
HMU: @selenataylor_

Editor: @peterdirects
Post Sound: @memoriafutura
Colourist: @gradient.film

The amazing talent that had the entire crew in stitches for the day:
Hanna: @brynniejean
Jacob: @colwill
Taxington Bear: @abdulazizcomedy

This comedic piece is just in time for tax season!

Projects like this is are why we love what we do. This was a full team effort from an amazing and scrappy crew!
Watching the script come together was super fun. Then to see wardrobe, production design and hair & makeup bring their creative flare to the table was the cherry on top.

Enjoy and make sure to do your taxes!

Client: @hrblock

Prod Co: @cinovastudios
Writer & Director: @peterdirects
Producer: @mikeklaing
Production Coordinator: @sambuzza
DOP: @leo.hynes
Gaffer: @martincalvo7
Sound Op: @memoriafutura
Production Designer: @sanden.castles
Wardrobe Stylist: @sloane_styling
HMU: @selenataylor_

Editor: @peterdirects
Post Sound: @memoriafutura
Colourist: @gradient.film

The amazing talent that had the entire crew in stitches for the day:
Female Customer: @brynniejean
Male Customer: @colwill
H&R Rep: @abdulazizcomedy

Some stills from Quarterly Comedy - Lucas and I agreed that we really like shooting in 4:3

Director: @peterdirects
DOPs : @mikeklaing, @lmaciuk

Writers: @byjacobsamuel, b.a.cons, @abdulazizcomedy, @theonlybortolin
Actors: @cari.leslie, b.a.cons, @byjacobsamuel, @allieent, @a.abdul

Some stills from Quarterly Comedy - Lucas and I agreed that we really like shooting in 4:3

Director: @peterdirects
DOPs : @mikeklaing, @lmaciuk

Writers: @byjacobsamuel, b.a.cons, @abdulazizcomedy, @theonlybortolin
Actors: @cari.leslie, b.a.cons, @byjacobsamuel, @allieent, @a.abdul

Had fun working with Quarterly Comedy directing some of their corporate sketches and building some very realistic man goat legs that I now wear every day.

Director: @peterdirects
DOPs : @mikeklaing, @lmaciuk

Writers: @byjacobsamuel, b.a.cons, @abdulazizcomedy, @theonlybortolin
Actors: @cari.leslie, b.a.cons, @byjacobsamuel, @allieent, @a.abdull96

Live by the Previs, or die by the not-knowing-if-your-shots-will-fit-the-edit-time-constraints...vis.

It's now practically a requirement I have to make a previs even on simple shoots. It asks and answers so many questions that you can solve for in pre. Even clients seem to like seeing the thought process and can better wrap their heads around the shared idea of what the heck it is we all agreed to make.

DOP: @mikeklaing
Stand-in found on craigslist: @peterdirects
Way-too-handsome-model & 1st AD: @diegoarrue
Production company: @cinovastudios