Netflix Commercial with Ricky Gervais : Shoots at BMS

Smuggler films was in Bennett Media studio, shot a new piece for Netflix, featuring the very funny Ricky Gervais. Click above to check out the video. Also, don't forget to check out the outtakes for more laugh.

His new show is called "Derek", and you should try to watch it...if you subscribe to Netflix, of course ( I do). The Shoot was quite a large production. The outdoor lighting for the main living room scene was handled by Cranes and huge HMI Lights. The shoot lasted 12 hours. The crew was over 100.

NBC Universal Dateline Story Interview hosted by Hoda Kotb

Connor talking

Rolling..Hoda and Donovan's father

Ground floor--performance space

Talking freely--ground floor

Donovan getting ready

Hoda interviewing

In May 29th, Bennett Media Studio was working again with NBC Universal and Hoda Kotb for a Dateline Story on teenagers getting cosmetic surgery. We have two interviewees Donovan and Connor, they shared their personal stories of getting plastic surgeries with the help from the organization "Little Baby Face". They were interviewed by Hoda Kotb. The shooting took place on the first floor, which has a performance stage, and the catacombs. Click HERE to watch the video.

Dressbarn 2013 Winter Catalog Photoshoot

August 19th-23th, our guest was from the women clothing brand Dressbarn, they were here for the whole week shooting their winter catalog. It feels like Christmas again! Not only they transform the living room on 4th floor to a fully decorated Christmas party, but also we spent good time together celebrating. It was one of the most relaxed work atmosphere that exists in Bennett Media Studio, they also got a lot of work done every day. Here are some photos for a early Christmas!

VMware TV Commercial at BMS

VMware TV Commercial  Office scene set up in the big living room at third floor.

Pop-up Director's Room in the Event Space

May 14th, we had another TV commercial shooting for a straight 14 hours at Bennett Media studio. It was for VMware, Microsoft's biggest competitors, a software company that provides cloud and vitualization software and services. It was founded Palo Alto, CA. The production company StarDust is also a California based visual supply company. We had great fun with all the people bringing Cali breeze.

Check out the commercial video here : "The Lowest Total Cost Of Ownership", "An Unmatched Level of Reliability", and "The More Secure, Purpose-Built Platform" .

Press Event and Private Conference at BMS for Fruttare (Unilever), hosting Ne-Yo and Cher Lloyd.

Hand it to the folks at Golin Harris and Unilever...They held an elegant VIP press and Branding conference at Bennett Media Studio. It was packed with good food, conversations, clever presentations and seemingly a lot of fun.

It was the main stage for announcing the joint deal with Ne-Yo and Cher Lloyd for their song writing talents embracing the inspirational ideas for the Fruttare Brand...kinda clever actually.

The main area was used in the residential part of the Building, providing a home-like feel to the event. Click HERE to review the article on ArtistDirect.

Justin Timberlake at Bennett Media Studio for a Short film for Saturday Night Live.

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The scene at the BMS Bedroom

Eugene Levy in the BMS Kitchen

Justin at the main door of Bennett Media Studio

Justin at the BMS sidewalk

Justin Timberlake at Bennett Media Studio for SNL Skit!

We had a shoot for Saturday Night Live with Justin Timberlake here at Bennett Media Studio. It was filmed all day Friday, and went quickly on air the next (Saturday) night. So you get a sense that this is quick turnaround time, one day to be precise.

The shoot lasted for a good 12 hours, had lots of preparation, and a fairly large crew of people. It was a closed set, so the work went quickly. The episode was called: “Romantic Comedy”. You can see it here.