BEES NEES: UNLOCK A LEGACY | VINGETTES
Concept | “Unlock A Legacy” was about trusting what already exists within a home. Preserving it over changing it. The series of vingette films were created in the same way. They weren’t designed to explain a story, but to notice it. Letting spaces, gestures, and moments speak without interruption from flashy cuts, loud music, or spoken word.
Execution | Each vignette was approached like a found scene, framed and paced to preserve its natural rhythm rather than impose structure. By working with minimal coverage, natural light, and a tactile 16mm film process, the direction stayed focused on presence over performance.
Result | A series of lead generating ads that double as brand elevating social content; with interchangable yet evergreen CTA options.
Agency & Production Company: Abyss
Director/DP: Jordan Montgomery
2nd Unit DP: Clay Mein
Production Designer & Art Director: Morgan Norton
1st AC: Jeremy Bates
Gaffer/Grip: Josh Cross
HMU: Morgan Norton
Client Liaison & BTS stills: Stephen Quick
Production Assistant: Garrett Montgomery
Production Rentals: DC Camera
Catering: Yorkies
Client: Bees Nees / Katie Denton
Client Marketing Director: Alyssa Long
Cast
Mom & Dad: Jess & Mike Schirmer
Daughter: Madison Schirmer
Little Boy: Mason Schirmer
Teen Daughter: Charlotte McHendry
Young Couple: Brian & Megan Zawacki
Older Woman: Dianne Rowe
Editors: Jordan Montgomery & Morgan Norton
Colorist: Jordan Montgomery
Shot on 16mm Kodak Vison 3 250D & 500T
Film Lab: Color Lab
Director/DP: Jordan Montgomery
2nd Unit DP: Clay Mein
Production Designer & Art Director: Morgan Norton
1st AC: Jeremy Bates
Gaffer/Grip: Josh Cross
HMU: Morgan Norton
Client Liaison & BTS stills: Stephen Quick
Production Assistant: Garrett Montgomery
Production Rentals: DC Camera
Catering: Yorkies
Client: Bees Nees / Katie Denton
Client Marketing Director: Alyssa Long
Cast
Mom & Dad: Jess & Mike Schirmer
Daughter: Madison Schirmer
Little Boy: Mason Schirmer
Teen Daughter: Charlotte McHendry
Young Couple: Brian & Megan Zawacki
Older Woman: Dianne Rowe
Editors: Jordan Montgomery & Morgan Norton
Colorist: Jordan Montgomery
Shot on 16mm Kodak Vison 3 250D & 500T
Film Lab: Color Lab