Released on YouTube for National Native American Heritage Month, "Rez Life" is a precursor to Above Boy, a documentary film from Believe Media premiering in 2022. The song was written and performed by Opijata Okanko Chipps (Opi), the son of Godfrey Benjamin Chipps, a fourth-generation descendant of Horn Chipp – the Medicine Man for legendary Indian chief, Crazy Horse. While filming at the Chipps' home in Wanblee, South Dakota, documentary filmmakers Sebastian Funke, Jan Vogel, and Lucy Martens discovered Opi's interest in hip-hop music and songwriting. The video is a glimpse into the consequences of forced destabilization of Indigenous culture and ruggedness of life on the reservation.
About Above Boy
"Above Boy" is a documentary short, set to release in 2022, about the the Chipps family, members of the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pineridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Spotlighting the spiritual foundation of Godfrey Benjamin Chipps “Above Boy,” the film takes a deep dive into the modern realities of the reservation through the experiences of his wife (Beverly Red Elk), sons and daughters.
Visit www.aboveboy.com for more information.
SPW Credits"Rez Life”
Lyrics by: Opijata Okanko Chipps
Written by: Opijata Okanko Chipps
Producer: Prolific the Rapper
Music Video
Production Co: Believe Media
Directors: Sebastian Funke, Jan Vogel, & Lucy Martens
Executive Producers: Luke Thronton & Liz Silver
Producer: Godfrey Chipps, Liz Silver & Sebastian Funke
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Contact via emailBoma | Camp Sugar Brand Identity
Rebel Wilson's Directorial debut “The Deb” premiered as the closing night film at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Adding a touch of creative flair to the film’s debut, the team at Boma helped in crafting the brand identity for Wilson’s production company, Camp Sugar.
“Rebel and her team approached us with this adorable character design and a simple question: ‘Can we make this happen in time for Toronto?’” shares Jason Cohon. “As huge fans of animation, and with such a fantastic concept from Josh and Meredith on Rebel’s team, it was an easy ‘yes!’”
The :05 identity opens in a serene forest scene featuring a hand-carved wooden sign reading “Camp Sugar.” As the camera reveals two hands gently holding the sign, a little girl playfully peeks from behind, inviting the audience into the world of Camp Sugar. Boma was tasked with designing and animating the 3D environment and character, delivering a fully rendered introduction that will serve as a long-lasting signature for Rebel Wilson’s films for years to come.
“We had so much fun making this and hope to be able to do many more unique versions for all of Camp Sugar’s films.”
Based in Los Angeles, Boma was created to fill a need for quicker turnarounds and tighter budgets while maintaining quality at the highest creative level. With a fully remote pipeline, global partnership across three continents and a team of senior creative talent, Boma is equipped to scale projects rapidly, regardless of budget or timeline constraints.
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