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The DAIS Thank You Letter Project

GOLD Addy – Film, Video – Public Service Online 2017

American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation presents, The DAIS Thank You Letter Project.

To learn how you can support new beginnings for victims of domestic abuse, visit www.abuseintervention.org.

Director – John Urban
Producer – Kaitlyn Gaynor
Executive Producer – Shannon Barry
Music – Michael Massey
Hair and Make up – Deb Ahrens
Camera – Brian Alberth
Lighting – Brian Weinkauf
Audio – Jake Solomon
2nd Assistant Camera – Emily Lassiter

Actors (in order of appearance)
Kaleigh Sullivan
Isabella Virrueta
Peter Hunt
Marie Justice
Kayla Shaw
Martha White
Carrie Sweet
Toya Robinson
*All actors graciously donated their time and talents*

Special thanks to Rudy Lienau, John Penisten and Brian Weinkauf from the Overture Center for the Arts.

Special thanks to Susan Pierce Jacobsen.

Tear It Down, Make It Better

Performed by The Mascot Theory (Erik Kjelland, Adam White, Nick Fry, Paul Metz)

Written by Erik Kjelland, Copyright 2017 Velvet Mystery Publishing
Recorded and Mixed by Jake Johnson, Paradyme Productions, Madison, WI
Mastered by Jeff Hamilton, Hamtone Audio, Milwaukee, WI

Song available on Wisconsin Vinyl Collective Volume One, available April 22, 2017 from Stone After Stone Records. wivinyl.com

VIDEO CREDITS:
Produced by: Erik Kjelland

Directed by: John Urban
thejohnurbanproductionco.com/

Edited by: Erik Kjelland & John Urban

Cameras: Brian Alberth & John Urban

Shoot Location: TNT Bomb Studio, Nick Berard
tntbomb.com

Awesome Interns: Summer Wuestenberg & Amanda Conder

Talent:
Shana LaFore – laforedesign.com/ – Erik Kjelland, Paul Metz, Sara Kjelland

Special thanks to Nick Berard of TNT Bomb Studio for the generous hospitality and the inspiring shoot location.

The First Baby

Broadcast spot created for the new Monroe Clinic Hospital.

GOLD Addy – Regional Television Spot 2012

Directed/Filmed/Edited by: John Urban
Written by: Marcey Sink and John Urban
Grip/Audio – Jen Childers
Produced by: Marcey Sink
Make up and Hair: Lora Gailoreto and Deb Ahrens
Colorist/Assistant Edit – Randy Lee

Over the Horizon – The Mascot Theory Video

Over The Horizon by The Mascot Theory

Erik Kjelland • vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Adam White • electric guitar, vocals
Nick Fry • upright bass, vocals
Paul Metz • drums, percussion, vocals

Guest Musicians:
Kenny Leiser • violin/fiddle
Peter Rische • mandolin, dobro
Amelia Kjelland • guest vocal

Directed and Edited by John Urban, the john urban production co.

Camera operators:
Brian Alberth
Jason Weiss
John Urban
Eric Tadsen (drone)
Vince Padilla (stills)

Filmed at Mineral Point Opera House, Mineral Point, WI and Kjelland residence, Madison, WI.

Special thanks to Parrish Johnston of Mineral Point Opera House for the hospitality, to Jo Kjelland and Jean Baker for the kid corralling, and to Sara Kjelland, Casi Tipton, Kelsey Achterberg, and Bobbie Kline for continuously putting up with our crazy musical endeavors.

Video talent:
Sara Kjelland
Amelia Kjelland
Gabriel Kjelland
Jude Kjelland
Art Ranney

Song recorded and mixed by Brian Liston at Clutch Sound, Madison, WI.
Produced by The Mascot Theory and Brian Liston.
Over The Horizon was performed by The Mascot Theory and written by Erik Kjelland,

The Call

Joey’s Song (joeyssong.org) is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that raises money to fight epilepsy.
Please visit their website to donate or for more information.

The Call

Written, Edited and Directed by John Urban
Produced by Mike “Chainsaw” Gomoll
Starring Duke Erikson, Freedy Johnston, Jay Moran and Butch Vig, with Kevin Croak
Camera by Brian Alberth and Karl Soehnlein
Audio by Jay Williams
Second AC – Tracey Hulick
Special thanks to Jim Tessmann and Matt Tully (car), John Bloemer (muscle), Mark Lessner (location) and Michael Massey (stuff)

Mark Croft – Cripple Me (solo)

Recorded at the john urban production co. in Madison, WI,
featuring “Cripple Me” by Mark Croft from his album EVENING FLOOD.
Produced by: John Urban and Mark Croft

Camera:
John Urban
Tim Olsen
Jay Williams
Editing by Mark Croft

markcroftmusic.com

The Time for a New Shelter is Now

A piece created for DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) that showed the realities of the old DAIS shelter and features words of hope from survivors who have stayed in the shelter. In Dane County, one in four women and their children are victims of domestic violence. Learn more about DAIS, its new facility, and how you can help at abuseintervention.org.

Directed/Filmed/Edited by: John Urban
Producer: Shannon Barry
Music: Michael Massey

I’m Volunteering for Russ

Shot for the Feingold 2010 campaign.

Directed/Filmed and Edited by John Urban
Audio: Kristian Knutsen

Reconstructive Surgery – Makes a Lifetime of Difference

Honored to have my work be part of this video by ReSurge International. The video also includes the work of the exceptionally talented photographers: Phil Borges and Darcy Padilla.

ReSurge International provides free reconstructive surgeries for the poor and builds year-round medical access in underserved areas. It restores the dreams of those with deformities and injuries, and impacts the world by renewing the health of thousands of children and adults each year so they can go to school, provide for their families and contribute to society.
For more info on Resurge and to DONATE, please visit: resurge.org

Edited by: Liliana Vazquez and Steve Eagleton
Graphics: Steve Eagleton

Don’t Speak – Mark Croft Music Video

Starring: Mark Croft and his Band.
Mark Croft, Dan Kennedy, Jaye Barbeau, Matt Rodgers
Julia McConahay and Robert Boyd
markcroftmusic.com
dancers: Eric and Deborah Gillitzer from Dance on Air
dance-on-air.com/
Director/Editor: John Urban
Camera: Jay Williams, John Urban
Grips: Dylan Hughes, Adrian Beuthin, Katie Cardin and Joan Fischer
Make up/hair: Caitie Taylor, Neda Stevic
Costume Mistress: Phyllis DeGioia
Still photography: Greg Anderson
Special Thanks to:
The Pfister Hotel, The Barrymore Theatre, Jill Sommers, Al Barcheski @ WISC TV, MATC, Schmidt’s Auto, Goodman Community Center, Mary Lou Krase and Kelly Manion Bradway