From Eskimo Director Caleb Slain comes the critically acclaimed branded documentary Frequencies, following an unorthodox team of 20-somethings as they navigate the challenges of composing music for international gaming phenomenon League of Legends. At already 360,000 views, the documentary is not only a testament to the level of enthusiasm within the gaming community and a detailed, raw behind-the-curtain look at developer Riot Games, but also an engrossing story about five young composers driven by their passions.
The film developed from a short documentary into a full-length experience under Slain’s direction, who went to great strides to submerge himself in the massive subculture by playing the League of Legends game daily to better understand its diehard community of 27 million active daily players. He also personally led every aspect of production including writing, visual development, working hands on with the cinematographer, editing, titling, music score, and more.
In following Christian, a League of Legends composer and former German punk rocker, the film expands beyond niche appeal and focuses on the passionate individuals struggling with doubts, deadlines, and the sticky spirit of creative collaboration. In showcasing these characters, Slain highlights the real labor and heart that goes into composing the music for one of the world’s most popular games.
Through intimately framed interviews and long, flowing shots and explorations, the documentary unpacks the exhaustive creative process including collaborations with rock stars, world-class orchestras, dark hallways, and late nights, all culminating in a musical theme and video for Amumu, one of the game’s most popular characters. It’s a relatable struggle that Slain believes to be central to the unifying themes of Frequencies.
“I think people tend to have this romanticized notion of great music or great art being made by some person locked in a room with a clear idea of what they’re doing, but that’s rarely how it goes down. Most of the artists I know are more dependent on their peers and confidants,” explains Slain. “ Also, the soul of a project is something you have to simultaneously author and discover along the way. Or spend years of your life trying. It was important that the film helped demystify this creative process which I feel is normally safeguarded by tidy behind-the-scenes videos and canned interviews. Hopefully it helps young people or people who’ve had their creativity discouraged to see that failure and doubt are just toll booths.”
To view the full-length film Frequencies, click here.
Video Credits
Director: Caleb Slain
Cinematography: Chad Terpstra
Editor: Scott McCambridge, Caleb Slain
Score: Marie Davison, Pierre Guerineau
Eskimo website: http://letsgoeskimo.com
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2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagán Muñoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors who’ll highlight this year’s winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More