We create impactful film, web, and design work for those who want to turn it up to eleven
FWD:labs bridges the spark to the sequel
A full-service production company based in Los Angeles, California
We craft original video content, custom website experiences, and results-oriented marketing.
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Highlights from various projects we've created for education, entertainment, nonprofit, small businesses, and union & group clients.
Turning great ideas into greater results
Here's some of our best work
Our film, web, and design deliverables help make decisions, win awards, generate new customers, and communicate a ton of information.
NonprofitLA County Library "Cultural Resource Centers"Film
LA County Library "Cultural Resource Centers"
FWD:labs has shot and cut over a dozen videos for one of the largest public library systems in the United States. One project involved five videos for their Cultural Resource Centers, to help share the individual center stories but also zoom out for the larger impact.
EntertainmentDavid Sheingold "Gasoline"Film
David Sheingold "Gasoline"
FWD:labs came recommended to the musician from one of our other videos and we worked with the artist to come up with a creative approach to his idea for wanting to get something splashed on his face for his first professional music video.
NonprofitMedicare for All — Household Savings CalculatorWeb
EntertainmentGameStop x Funko "Bounty Hunter Collection"Film
GameStop x Funko "Bounty Hunter Collection"
FWD:labs was asked by GameStop to produce a series of 7 unique videos promoting their collaboration with Funko. Our shorts were seen by hundreds of thousands on social media, generating additional sales. Each one featured an original score by Geoffrey Pope.
More Info Small BusinessStage THISFilm + Web + Design
Stage THIS
FWD:labs has designed and developed multiple evolutions of the Stage THIS website since the first build in 2012, plus provided print design collateral, email marketing, and social media marketing including video post-production services.
EducationUCLA Division of Undergraduate EducationFilm
UCLA Division of Undergraduate Education
FWD:labs produced a multi-deliverable, five video story highlighting students and their undergraduate journey.
EducationUCLA Graduate Division "Impact Stories"Film
UCLA Graduate Division "Impact Stories"
FWD:labs crafted short portrait videos on pre-planned subject matters for the division of UCLA which spans all of their graduate programs. They found the case studies, and we produced the rest.
EntertainmentPolaroid "The Mandalorian"Film
Polaroid "The Mandalorian"
FWD:labs was reached out to by Polaroid's social media agency to do an unboxing video. What we delivered won a Telly Award.
EntertainmentRMNG "It Ends With Us" Pop-up PromoFilm
RMNG "It Ends With Us" Pop-up Promo
RMNG — in collab with Sony and Impact (powered by Rapport) — hired us to capture the immersive experience pop-up promoting the film "It Ends With Us."
EducationUCLA School of LawFilm
UCLA School of Law
FWD:labs produced a 4-day shoot celebrating the school's 75th anniversary, featuring notable alums, faculty, and newly-graduating students.
EntertainmentGentle Giant Ltd.Film
EntertainmentSimon ThirlawayWeb
NonprofitHeal to WinWeb + Design
NonprofitLA County Library "Reading Stars"Film
Kleverdog
FWD:labs produced a series of short promos crafted for the Los Angeles based workspace, calling attention to members in unique spaces of the building and their industry, like non-profits, web developers, writers, and artists.
NonprofitGold Shield Alumnae of UCLA "Portraits"Film
UCLA Gold Shield "Portraits"
FWD:labs produced several videos for Gold Shield Alumnae of UCLA, highlighting several scholars with incredible stories.
EntertainmentGamestop x Hasbro "Black Series Death Watch Helmet"Film
NonprofitLA County Library "Foster Care Awareness Month"Film
More Info EducationOccidental CollegeFilm
Occidental College
FWD:labs collaborated on messaging and locations for impactful on-campus interviews. We also edited together in-house footage from trips and campus b-roll. And we shaped a multi-part storyline to help engage prospective students, to feel empowered, welcomed, and represented at Oxy.
UnionUTLA ElectionsWeb
EntertainmentLouiza "Swim At Night"Film
Louiza "Swim At Night"
Producing, directing, and lensing this with a small team of crew involved underwater rigging, specific lighting, and a giant wardrobe.
Small BusinessStudio CartsWeb
NonprofitFulfill the PromiseWeb + Design
Loungefly
We had an opportunity to produce the first look video for a not-yet-released Loungefly Star Wars bag. Using a stylish set and a throne, plus an original score by Geoffrey Pope, we got this promo ready for them to use for Star Wars Day (May 4) on their social channels.
Small Business20/20 CameraWeb
UCLA INFEWS
Part of a series of videos produced for the UCLA NRT-INFEWS: Integrated Urban Solutions for Food, Energy, and Water Management program, safely produced in the middle of the pandemic.
Small BusinessOrganize!MediaWeb
Small BusinessCristina di Grazia "The Coast Life" MailerWeb + Design
EntertainmentSonia Nassery ColeWeb
Small BusinessChef AdelWeb
GroupBoston Prostate Cancer Support GroupWeb
EducationUTLA Elections "Candidates"Film
Small BusinessTroy Creative Inc.Web
Troy Creative Inc.
FWD:labs collaborated with the boutique video shop on their design while handling all of the back-end of their CMS-powered website.
EntertainmentBoba Fett Fan ClubFilm + Web
NonprofitSmall Business Digital Alliance "How to Achieve Cyber Resilience"Film
UnionAssociation of Clovis EducatorsWeb
NonprofitLA County Library "LGBTQ+ Collection"Film
Small BusinessLaw Soup MediaFilm
EntertainmentJohn Goraj "Adventheart"Film
Small BusinessUnite "901 Salon"Film
Small BusinessBakslyder Business CardsDesign
And so many more. Those are just some of the highlights. Let us know what you're looking for and we've probably done something just like it before.
Testing innovations on the daily
We also make things from scratch — because we saw opportities to solve problems, save time, and be helpful
One web app is for films and filmmakers to show off their best work, powering sites for nearly two decades. Another is for charting out Facebook ad buys for clients to objectively see what's working. We made a small business bookkeeping web app to organize expenses and revenue. Another side project is a database of mobile apps for pro filmmakers. And one more just celebrated 28 years online — and had a 22 episode web series.
Beyond those inventions, we've also hosted salon gatherings and written think-piece articles.
From small solutions to big goals
Our clients hire us to create something brand-new and/or resolve complex challenges
We often help elevate education, entertainment, nonprofit, small businesses, and union & group clients.
Together we can make something great
Let's collab
Based in Los Angeles and founded by cinematographer Aaron Proctor, FWD:labs has been in business since 2006.
We would love to hear about what your project goals and discuss where we can go together. Please fill out the form below or email info@fwdlabs.com.