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Video Girl Celebrating 6 in a Fashionable Way

10/6/2021

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Issue #006
by Ashley Dallman-Williams
For 6 years, Video Girl pro, Inc., (VGPI) film and video production company, has moved toward the future believing in the importance of digital spaces afforded to artists and creative professionals across numerous landscapes; but behind the films, videos, and digital projects is yet a real-life to inspire. VGPI is passionately motivated to continue evolving under new umbrellas of artistic creation...
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G.I.RL will feature exclusive items inspired by the style and brand of Video Girl pro, Inc.
In celebration of the company's 6th year, I'm proud to officially introduce the upcoming launch of ​G.I.RL, exclusive product and merchandise department. With time passing comes change and new perspectives, another year in business means another year of ideas coming and going; however, the strongest passions still stick. This anniversary is a distinctive time for reflection but also a unique opportunity to express this important moment of growth. G.I.RL stands for: Go Inspire Real-Life and it's a message I will always take to heart.
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As the leader of this vision, I am utilizing my personal passion for fashion and accessories to evolve a dream platform of expression based on fashion and lifestyle products. VGPI thrives within the digital realms and this anniversary marks an age when the company is leaping into more tangible forms as way to connect with audiences. ​
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Collections will include LIMITED EDITION items specially created for G.I.RL
For interest in future product collaborations please contact girlwebstore@videogirlpro.com
Join email list through videogirlpro.com
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HELLO, YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS

3/31/2021

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March 2021
Issue #005 

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Last month, Video Girl pro's (VGPI) YouTube Channel was proud to host a LIVE WEB PREMIERE of the short-documentary, Making Mindy. This event marks the company's FIRST LIVE EVENT on YOUTUBE- that's worth celebrating! Learn more Making Mindy's release and feedback on why Video Girl pro is inspired to use the YouTube Premiere tool again  >>>
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Film Company, ​Sole Productions, is aiming to release 7th feature film-comedy, Mind Over Mind, (M.O.M), to streaming and DVD in 2021. In commemoration of this anticipated occasion, Video Girl pro has teamed up with film's director, Robert Alaniz, to share a behind-the-scenes look into the film's cast, crew, and steps of creation.​
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On-camera interview with Director, Robert Alaniz, about the making of his film Mind Over Mindy. Clips from this interview will also appear in the feature length Documentary, The Dream Film.


​Watch newest release, Making Mindy, on Video Girl pro YouTube Channel!

​SHORT DOCUMENTARY >>>

​Title | "Making Mindy"
Genre | Short-documentary, Behind-the-scenes
Web Premiere | March 28, 2021
Length | approx. 17 minutes

​Created by Ashley Dallman-Williams
Narrated by Robert Alaniz
Footage provided by Sole Productions and Video Girl pro
Music provided by Tyrone Lancaster, Aaron Williams, and Peter Spero
Additional stock provided by Storyblocks

Related Projects | Comedy Mind Over Mindy, coming soon to streaming and DVD. www.mindovermindy.com


​REFLECTING BACK ON THE LAUNCH OF MAKING MINDY
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Asking fans to 'hit the bell' to be reminded of the live premiere

To promote the live event, the team utilized websites, social media pages, and direct message to friends and family to spread the word about the LIVE premiere.​ Everyone set their calendars to 2/28/21 at 7:15 PM (CT) to participate. Overall the event was a fun way to connect with a web audience before, during, and after the premiere.​
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​"Making Mindy" also features a teaser of Video Girl pro's, The Dream Film, at the end of the credits.  (Film currently in post-production)

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Cool Qualities of a YouTube Premiere
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1. Ability to schedule the exact date and time of the launch. This provides plenty of control in scheduling the necessary actions, like promotions, before, during, and after the live event.

2. Creating this type of event is reason to connect with friends, family, and others in your network across the web; launching a video is way to share updates about your passions.

3. The LIVE CHAT feature connects viewers in real-time. You can also allow future audience to read the comments in real-time playback making it a fun and dynamic video experience.

4. Hosting a premiere on YouTube helps gain attention to your channel and other channels you would like to promote. The more subscribers and followers = motivation to continue creating!

5.  Online streaming is more accessible to fans and more easily shareable.  YouTube premiere is user friendly enough for anyone to host an exciting launch. The count down is the best part!
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Message from Ashley (Owner of VPGI)

​Video Girl pro is seeking new YouTube Subscribers!​
The live launch of "Making Mindy" inspired Video Girl pro to host more web premieres in the future. Please SUBCRIBE to Youtube Channel and Social Media pages so you never miss an update. Thank you to those who follow along on my continuous journey. Building an audience is one of the most important aspects of my work.​​
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WHICH DIRECTION WILL YOU GO?

1/6/2021

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January 2021
​ISSUE #004
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Nearly 10 years ago, I pursued a vision about the future, imagining a world where artists work, live, and build their identities across vast digital landscapes; a life attached to connections in technology of the future, while holding onto the past for inspiration; moving from the past, present, and future-- like an arrow of time; growing, evolving, and continually changing directions, much like within our dreams...​

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Now traveling forward into a new year (2021) I am reflecting on how these directions will benefit my continued journey as an artist and entrepreneur. What do they mean to you?
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​~ ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE WHICH DIRECTION YOU'LL GO NEXT~
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...pause to reflect and ​evaluate.
...fast-forward  with perseverance.
...stop​​ ​letting fear decide your next direction.
...record what is interesting and beautiful for your future-self to experience again.
...rewind back to basics and original truths, we can't change the past but we can change directions.
...play ​ with creativity and ways to make the most impact with your time.
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Thanks for reading! Press PLAY below to watch Video Girl pro newest promotional video, "Which Direction Will You Go?" >>>

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"AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS"

11/19/2020

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ISSUE #003

Have you ever imagined the kind of troubles to make a film? The long, unforeseen dilemmas, miscalculations, tensions among cast and crew, Murphy's Law--- well, you get the picture. One reason many artists continue to pursue these endeavors filled with potential landmines is because in this space passion CAN and DOES get celebrated and recognized. There are a few times in particular I have witnessed firsthand these well-deserved recognitions...
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From 2014 - 2017 I worked behind-the-scenes of the indie-comedy film production, Mind Over Mindy, as a promotional video producer and documentarian. Every single event, large or small, I arrived to document with my camera the ins and outs and ups and downs of independent filmmaking plus all the roles involved. Particularly, I emphasized heavily on the perspective of close friend and mentor of mine (as well as the writer and director of M.O.M), Robert Alaniz.
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Throughout the process, I felt blessed to have followed many other artists with my camera including: actor, Larry Thomas, famously known as The Soup Nazi. I followed his journey in M.O.M on and off-camera as he courageously took on his role of a schizophrenic psychiatric therapist, Dr. Fischer: a character with multiple layers to unravel and a script speckled with shades of comedy and drama rolled into one. I followed Larry's process all the way to the screenings and film festivals where he was deservingly recognized and rewarded for his work.
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In 2016, I followed cast and crew (and fans of Sole Productions) to the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts for the BLOW UP International Arthouse Film Fest. On this special day, Robert Alaniz accepted the award for Mind Over Mindy as "Best Windy City Feature" and Larry Thomas accepted the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for "Best Supporting Actor". ​ Being involved with the celebration of Mind Over Mindy was one of my favorite aspects of this documentational journey. Through these experiences I regained strength and motivation to 'keep going'. 
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At a film festival, there's a certain mood in the room. It's chic, calm, yet also energizing-- artists, filmmakers, and fans of film are in their element. The conversations range from typical talks of the weather into metaphysical film theorization. One common question going around - so, what will you work on next? For me, I look forward to sharing much more of my years with the cast and crew of Mind Over Mindy, through my feature-length film, The Dream Film. This includes celebrating all the past accomplishments and events we all shared in together.
Watch Larry Thomas's meaningful acceptance speech below: 
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"REACHING 5"

10/6/2020

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ISSUE #002
Celebrating 5 years of connections and hard work. Here are a few of Video Girl pro's favorite lessons from the past 5 years...
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. Find solace in the things that help you feel alive: Music. Podcasts. Films. Comics. To name a few. Over the years, I've found strength through the interaction of other mediums. It's not just stepping away from work or simply 'supporting your friends,' but building a deeper understanding about where your work lies in relation to the rest of the worlds' muses.
. Learn to let go of so-so ideas. If you're a creative type, the ideas will never stop flowing. Then they begin to physically build up around you and take up your space to grow. Keep the great ideas that keep tugging at you. Get rid of the ideas that are only around because you feel the need to keep your original thoughts. Save that space for new ones to come. 
. For those who sit while they work, find yourself a good chair. A poor one can ruin productivity in more than one way. If you don't know what I mean yet, then you're lucky and you don't want to find out! Your physical work space is just as important as your internal space. 
. Success is when preparedness meets opportunity-- Kinda B*$LSH#! You will never be 100% prepared because life doesn't always go as planned. What I've learned from production is that the success comes from moving and thinking on your feet. Even through mistakes comes a lesson. Accepting change and adapting is an artform to continually exercise. 
. The research will never stop. Reading, journaling, filing-- those habits will never stop unless you quit. There is so much to learn about this world and never forget that knowledge is power. All disciplines have guided my every step to here. 
. Passionate people will often be misunderstood: by society, loved ones, and even one's own self. Trusting in the process is more than half the battle. Trusting in yourself is the full battle. Never stop believing in what you do!  

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"BREAKING OUT OF MY SHELL"

6/25/2020

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ISSUE #001

Five years ago, the music video "My Shell" was released into the world, marking an important first for everyone involved...

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There is something special to say about firsts: they're always a part of the journey.
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5 years ago, the indie-metal-rock band Kadooge! and Video Girl pro teamed up to produce a music video that would be viewed by fans, musicians, and indie-film communities. After the video's release it was shared locally, nationally and even internationally across websites, radio stations, and film festivals. Now the first issue of Video Girl REP-presents will reflect on this important first and how the production process panned out between 4 passionate musicians and 1 determined producer. Let's take a look back...
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In 2015, Video Girl pro was newly incorporated and ready to take on more elaborate video projects, such as music videos.

PRE-PRODUCTION
The journey of My Shell began in Aurora, IL, in a home studio: Patrick Good (lead vocalist, guitarist) and Tony Montana (drums, percussion, synth, keys) met with me (Video Girl) aka ME, to discuss song choices off their first album, Nothing is Almost Everything. I was drawn to their music immediately and as a director I felt compelled to design a visual concept.
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Kadooge! First album "Nothing is Almost Everything" is a perfect mix of metal-rock with an experimental edge and artful approach.
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Analyzing the lyrics to "My Shell," written by band member, Patrick Goode.

A few weeks later, I met with the full-band to discuss the creative concepts and production script. There, I was introduced to the other two members, Aerie Dover (bass, backing vocalist) and Quentin Dover (lead guitarist,) both equally kind and passionate about the project at hand. Immediately, I sensed this was a solid group of passionate artists, all equally eager and excited to move forward on this music video project. At first we were strangers, all instinctively drawn in to making this first happen, but I felt deep down that through this experience we would also form a great bond. 

PRODUCTION DAY
Despite our shoestring budget, the band and I were dead-set on creating an end product to speak just as strongly as the song itself. A video that would introduce the style of the band and atmosphere of their first album. We were imaginative and creative with the set, coming up with resources we could easily get our hands-on--


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​​Instruments? Check. 
Lights? Check. 
Camera Equipment? Check.
Fog Machine? Check. 
Pieces to build the SHELL? Check. 
Picture Frames? Check. 
Musicians? Double-Check. 
Let's make a #%@!$ Music Video! 


​3 hours later...

Finally, the SHELL was built and it was time for ACTION. After a few hours of waiting and anticipation, the set was ready for everyone to release inhibitions and JUST LET GO. While yelling directions at each take- the band took my directions well and trusted in my run-n-gun camera style. At every take we hiked up the play track louder and louder; My Shell echoed throughout the unfinished basement until our full senses were completely immersed into the atmosphere of this makeshift dungeon. In the end, my favorite direction will always be, "Break Out of the Shell!" Which needed to be captured in one-take...

"Once the music started, it was easier to let go...it was great to start rolling film and just start focusing on the art"


POST-PRODUCTION
Post-production lasted approximately 3-months. There was plenty of footage to work with in the editing room. I spent much of this time paying attention to the cuts, FRAME BY FRAME, creating an organized yet seemingly frantic array of imagery-- all meant to excite and draw in the audience. To help them feel the song throughout each cut.
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After stitching the video together, there were a few rounds of changes with the band. Together we brought the video down to the final form, ready to be launched and shared with the world.


​PROMOTION
The video was received with open-arms by the online music community and promoters of independent musicians. After launching it on the band's Youtube page there was an overwhelming amount of praise and feedback for a job-well done. ​The video is still being shared and receives views to this day in 2020.
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Before the video edit was completed, Video Girl pro presented a 'teaser' of the music video at the band's CD Release show at Kiss the Sky Records, in Batavia, IL.
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After its release, the video was shared across the band's website platforms and used within all digital promotion. From local to national radio stations, to EPK's and album review blogs, the video was passed around to promote the 'breaking out' of their band.

WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Members of Kadooge! in 2020 are staying positive and in-touch as a band, nearing the release of a new EP and playing shows around Chicagoland when it becomes safe to do so. The success of this project propelled Video Girl pro into more work within the indie-music scenes while also breaking out of the SHELL of conformity, so to speak, gaining total confidence to create more within an experimental mindset. ​
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Five years ago, the music video My Shell was released into the world, marking an important first for everyone involved. This experience highlighted our imaginations, going beyond borders to break out of our shells. When you find the right people to collaborate with, the firsts can withstand the test of time. Now what is there to say about the second time around? Could we...should we...try it again? Time will tell.

Watch Official Music Video "My Shell"

( EXTRA VIDEO CONTENT )

BTS & Cutting-Room-Floor Footage

Video Concept Trailer

Audience Teaser Before Launch

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