Local Tax Pro Profiles
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Why Us?
Campaign Champs
Our team brings unparalleled expertise in large-scale documentary campaigns, having successfully captured several regional and national projects for huge brands.
We're not just project managers—we're creative storytellers who turn logistical Rubik's Cubes into cinematic masterpieces. Think of us as the production wizards who make the impossible look effortless and turn every challenge into an opportunity for jaw-dropping storytelling.
Past Campaigns
Cash Pop | Georgia Lottery
Universal Orlando Resort
Georgia Lottery | HOPE Scholarship
Bloomberg x AT&T
Visual Style Guide
Each production team will be provided with a detailed Visual Style Guide with guidance on all creative elements including preferred lenses, lighting, framing, set dec references, wardrobe references, etc.
Sit-down Interviews
Framing
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Shot Type: Medium shot, framing the subject from just above the lap to a bit of headroom preferably on 50mm lens.
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Composition: Center-aligned with a slight lead room to create a balanced and natural look.
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Background: A softly styled background featuring simple, professional elements like plants, lamps, or books. Ensure there is depth between the subject and the background to avoid a flat look.
Sit-down Interviews
Lighting
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Key Light: Use a soft, diffused light source positioned at a 45-degree angle from the subject to create natural and flattering shadows on the face.
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Fill Light: Place a softer light opposite the key light to reduce harsh shadows and maintain an even tone across the subject's face.
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Background Light: Include a subtle backlight or practical light (like a lamp) to add depth and separation between the subject and the background.
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Lighting Style: Soft, even lighting with minimal harsh shadows, emphasizing a warm and approachable atmosphere.
Production Planning
Our approach to coordinating with the 9 production teams and Tax Pros centers on crafting a detailed, streamlined production plan to ensure consistency and quality across all locations. We’ll provide each team with a comprehensive production guide outlining shoot logistics and visual style requirements, ensuring alignment with the overall campaign vision. Regular check-ins will keep timelines on track, and a centralized point of contact will facilitate seamless communication. By conducting pre-interviews with each Tax Pro and collaborating with producers to storyboard their narratives, we’ll ensure every story feels authentic, localized, and impactful while maintaining a cohesive tone across the campaign.
Click on a location on the map below to access a sample Pre-production Book for each shoot.
Master Calendar
We will create and maintain a master calendar tracking all key dates for prep, production, and post, providing Tongal and agency partners with a comprehensive bird’s-eye view of the entire project timeline to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery.
Our Team
Chris and Nina bring a dynamic blend of expertise and passion to every project. Chris, an award-winning filmmaker with a background from Hofstra University, has worked with icons like Spike Lee and Sesame Street, capturing legends such as Barack and Michelle Obama. Nina, raised in Russia, champions diversity on and off camera, combining her talent for execution with a focus on collaboration and inclusivity to create meaningful, impactful stories.
Thank You!
