Bicoastal production company Nonfiction Unlimited has added David Gelb to its roster of award-winning documentary commercial filmmakers. Gelb will focus on commercials, short films and branded content projects. nnThe signing follows the success of “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” Gelb’s hypnotic feature documenting a tiny subterranean sushi-only restaurant in a Tokyo subway station. It collected the AFI World Cinema Audience Award and Monterrey International Film Festival’s Audience Award before its bow at the Tribeca International Film Festival. The film was purchased by Magnolia Pictures at the event and has gone on to amass over $2 Million at the box office.nnnnGelb’s addition enhances the roster of distinguished documentarians under the Nonfiction banner, the only commercial production company devoted exclusively to representing some of the most prestigious documentarians in the country.nn”David has an amazing visual esthetic that is a perfect complement to our roster,” explains Nonfiction exec producer Loretta Jeneski. “His work is full of wonderful character studies with a visual sensibility that is perfect for brands seeking broad commercial appeal.” nnGelb’s career rolled into gear right out of college. A graduate of USC’s Cinema Production program, Gelb traveled across America documenting the rock outfit The Hold Steady. Then shorts starring thesps Robert Downey Jr., Edward Burns, Jeffrey Tambor and Henry Winkler unspooled at the Tribeca International Film Festival. nnSuccess on the Sundance Channel followed with A Vision of Blindness, a behind-the-scenes look at Fernando Meirelles’ feature Blindness starring Mark Ruffalo and Julianne Moore. Gelb has also directed music videos and behind-the-scenes shorts for John Fogerty and the Willowz, Modest Mouse, Bright Eyes and Incubus.nn”Jiro Dreams of Sushi” marks Gelb’s feature film debut. It follows 85-year old Jiro Ono, sushi chef shaping creations with a diamond cutter’s attention to detail. Gelb deftly moves beyond mere cuisine, however, to showcase a fascinating character study of Jiro.nnA distinct visual signature also plays largely, unveiling the essence of Japan. A sushi aficionado since childhood, Gelb spent the better part of a year shooting footage using a combination of Canon HDSLR and Red One cameras.nnGelb looks forward to bringing his documentary experience into the commercial production arena, “I feel that Nonfiction is a perfect fit for me,” he explains. “My work is about telling an honest story and turning the audience on to genuine characters. I am excited to bring that to advertising projects at a company that embraces the best of that.”nnAbout Nonfiction UnlimitednBicoastal Production Company Nonfiction Unlimited works with an exclusive roster of award-winning documentary filmmakers on projects for advertising agencies and advertisers. The company produces TV commercials, feature and short documentaries for screens both large and small. www.nonfictionunlimited.comnnCredits “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” DocumentarynnDirection & Cinematography by David GelbnFilm Editing by Brandon Driscoll-LuttringernProduction ManagementnnProduced bynJoey Carey….executive producernRoss M. Dinerstein….executive producernKevin Iwashina ….producernChris Kelly ….executive producernStefan Nowicki ….executive producernEd Ojdana ….executive producernTom Pelligrini ….producernMatt Weaver ….executive producernnGina Amador…. post-production supervisorn nSound DepartmentnDarlene Gorzela…. additional soundnLaura Harley…. post-production sound coordinatornTim Hoogenakker…. dialogue editornTim Hoogenakker…. sound re-recording mixernChris Johnston…. foley mixernDawn Redmann…. post-production sound coordinatornAnthony Vanchure…. foley artistnDarren ‘Sunny’ Warkentin…. supervising sound editornRobert Weiss …. sound editorn nEditorial DepartmentnEvans Butterworth…. digital intermediate account executivenMathieu Reid…. color timern nMusic DepartmentnJeff Foxworth…. composer: additional musicnThe Ontic…. composer: additional musicnRye Randa…. composer: additional musicnnTalentnJiro Ono… HimselfnYoshikazu Ono… Himself
Loretta Jeneski Executive Producer Nonfiction Unlimited Contact LJ via email office 310.399.9600
iColorst and Colorist Society To Host Colorist Mixer at NAB 2025
iColorist and Colorist Society will host their hugely popular Colorist Mixer at NAB 2025 in Las Vegas. Open to colorists and other industry professionals, the event offers a unique opportunity to network and celebrate with peers. Attendees will have a chance to win prizes from Colorist Society sponsors and test their expertise in color in the Color Quiz. The Colorist Mixer at NAB 2025 will take place on Sunday, April 6 from 7 – 11 pm at Carlos ‘n Charlie’s in Las Vegas. Tickets are available here. “We look forward to welcoming our friends and colleagues back to Las Vegas as the Colorist Mixer enters its second decade,” says Colorist Society president Kevin Shaw. “We expect an evening of good times, great conversation, new connections and fabulous prizes.” This year’s event includes two ticketing options. Dinner tickets have a 7 pm admission with a buffet style meal, unlimited soft drinks, and two drinks tickets for house margaritas, daiquiris, and draft and imported beers. General entry tickets offer admission after 9 pm. The Color Quiz is open to holders of dinner tickets only. The Mixer Raffle is open to all attendees – be there before 0930 to win. The raffle will include prizes from Academy ACES, Adobe, ASUS, Blackmagic Design, Colourlab, Dolby, Flanders Scientific Inc (FSI), MediaLight, Professional Video Association (PVA), SmallHD, UHD World Association (UWA) and... Read More