“Viene Vivere La Vita !”
Client: Tourism Dept of Monte Belo do Sul
Inspired by true community collaboration, a groundbreaking documentary tourism film captures the heart and soul of Monte Belo do Sul, Brazil, using just two dedicated crew members and minimal equipment while igniting a 60% surge in tourist visits and transforming the way we explore hidden gems.
This film changed how we approach Documentary Tourism Films. We made it with just two key crew members: a Director/Cinematographer/Camera Operator and an Art Director/Production Designer/Logistics Coordinator. We used a camera, a Silver bounce, and a single electronic light source.
The Department of Tourism in Monte Belo do Sul, Brazil, wanted us to create a film and photos showcasing their small winery town, including its wine, food, and scenery, to boost tourism.
After extensive research and reviewing other travel and tourism video projects, we developed ideas that resonated with the local Tourism Board. We created a mood storyboard, which they loved and approved almost instantly.
The entire project, from conception to completion, took three months.
We exclusively engaged local services, and every model/actor was a resident of the town. Our aim was to involve as many community members as possible, contributing to the potential improvement of their quality of life by boosting local business. Subsequently, we received statistics indicating a 60% increase in tourist visits after the release of the film and tourism guide featuring our still photos.
To celebrate this success, a public screening was organized, drawing hundreds of local residents. We were invited onstage, where the Town Mayor expressed gratitude for our contributions. This recognition filled us with joy, as it not only acknowledged our work but also had a positive impact on the local community.
In this video production project, we achieved a lot with limited resources.
Our team consisted of only two crew members who handled multiple tasks, giving us the luxury of time for efficient planning and cost-effective sourcing.
We used a Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera (BMMCC) along with a range of Canon lenses (Canon 16-35mm F2.8, 50mm F1.4, 85mm F1.8, 100mm F2.8, and 70-200mm F2.8) to ensure versatility and quality.
For stabilization, we relied on a tripod and a shoulder mount, providing steady shots.
In terms of lighting, we kept it simple but effective, using a dimmable ring light from www.fvlight.com and crafting a silver hardboard reflector from leftover material sourced from https://us.rosco.com/en#.