FWD:labs

We create original film, web, and design work for those who want to turn it up to eleven

FWD:labs bridges the idea 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 produced for small businesses, unions, higher ed, nonprofits, and entertainment 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 whole lot of information.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LA County Library

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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EntertainmentGentle Giant Ltd.Film

EntertainmentSimon ThirlawayWeb

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CommunityHeal to WinWeb + Design

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OrganizationKleverdogFilm

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UCLA Gold Shield "Portraits"

FWD:labs produced 3 videos for UCLA's Gold Shield program, highlighting several scholars with incredible stories.

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UnionUTLA ElectionsFilm + Web

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Louiza "Swim At Night"

Producing, directing, and lensing this with a small team of crew involved underwater rigging, specific lighting, and a giant wardrobe.

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EntertainmentStudio CartsWeb

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Short FilmSilverlake AfternoonFilm + Design

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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.

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Entertainment20/20 CameraWeb

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Small BusinessLaw Soup MediaFilm

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Small BusinessOrganize!MediaWeb

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EntertainmentSonia Nassery ColeWeb

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Small BusinessChef AdelWeb

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CommunityBoston Prostate Cancer Support GroupWeb

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OrganizationNational Union of Healthcare WorkersFilm + Web

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.

Exploring, testing, and innovating 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. Another is for social media marketing analytics to chart out the next ad buy. We made a small business bookkeeping web app to organize expenses and revenue. There's even one for mobile apps to browse by film job needs. And one more just celebrated 27 years online (with a 22 episode web series).

Beyond those inventions, we've also hosted salon gatherings and written think-piece articles.

From small businesses to big ideas

Our clients hire us to create simple solutions and/or solve complex problems

We often help elevate small businesses, unions, higher ed, nonprofits, and entertainment clients.

UCLA
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Oxy | Occidental College
RMNG
UTLA
Healthy California Now
California Teachers Association
LA County Library
Medicare For All
Stage THIS
We also work for individuals without logos and those who prefer white label work.

Together we can make something great

Let's collaborate

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.

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