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2008 REVIEW
2008 started out with a whisper with the writers strike shutting most productions.
Even with most studio shoots shut down due to the strike we still managed to get calls for projects to keep the crew busy. After the Writers Strike ended it took about a month to get actually filming going and when it did Nautical Film Services went full speed and stayed busy during the rest of 2008.
We had all types of shoots going…..movies, television, commercials, fashion shoots and music videos. Each and every one makes us grateful to be part of a great industry.
A very big thanks to the Nautical Film Services team who made each and every shoot a joy to work on and who always takes great pride in the job..
We looked forward to an even busier 2009
2007 YEAR END REVIEW
2007 has been a great year for Nautical Film Services!
As this 2007 year ends Nautical Film Services is grateful for being part of a great industry with a lot of great people.
We've been part many TV shows, commercials and print ads during the last half of this year.
We've been part of the TV shows CANE DEXTER, 24 CSI:MIAMI, CSI:NEW YORK, CHUCK, ENTOURAGE, COLD CASE and others.
We've done quite a number of fashion shoots which the Nautical Film Services crew always seems to enjoy. Nautical Film Services has also worked on many international commercials this year
We've done rather unusual nautical shoots in some rather un-nautical locations. Such as a print ad for the Ultimate Poker Championship in an hotel ballroom in Las Vegas and another print ad at the Belagio Hotel in Las Vegas. For all the Nautical Film Services credits' please check out our credits catagory
A big thanks goes out to all the Nautical Film Services crewmembers who bring pride and professionalism onto each and every production we work on.
We hope 2008 is as great as 2007
Mike Neipris
President
Nautical Film Services
The first quarter of 2007 has been very busy and very fun.
May 2007
Nautical Film Services has provided marine coordination services for a wide variety of filming including:
It's been a fun and busy 4th quarter of 2006 for Nautical Film Services
December 2006
Marine Coordination projects have included
Nautical Film Services continues it's busy schedule for the second quarter of 2006
August 2006
Nautical Film Services has had a busy first quarter of 2006. We’ve added an exciting group of credits to our growing list of projects.
April, 2006
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MARINE COORDINATION for TV commercial for LIPITOR filmed at Crescent Lake in the Olympia National Park, Washington
- MARINE COORDINATION for TV commercial for the CALIFORNIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
- MARINE PREP WORK on a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE set for 2007 release
- Created ADVENTURE UNDER SAIL PROGRAMS in Hawaii and the Florida Keys
Nautical Film Services Adds An Exciting Group of Credits to It's Growning List of Projects
December 2005
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NFS Starts 2005 With TV, Movies and More Commercials
May 2005
Nautical Film Services has had a fun beginning for 2005. Projects include:
Multiple Projects Complete a Busy 2004
December 2004
Nautical Film Services has been busy the last few months of 2004 with a wide array of projects including:
- Mobile Oil - Marine Coordination for national commercial. Filmed at Clear Lake in Northern California.
- NASCAR - (photo, right) Marine Coordination for national commercial.
- Alias - Supplied boats for a 2005 episode.
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Best Buy (left) - Marine Coordination for national commercial. |
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"Alias," More TV and Commercial Production...
September 2004
- Dodge Trucks - Nautical Film Services managed the nautical props for a Dodge Truck national print ad.
E-BAY - Nautical Film Services recently managed the marine scenes for an E-Bay TV commercial. The work included all boats, location, marine crew and marine safety... and a ton of fish! (Photo, right) |
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PRODIGY - Nautical Film Services handled the nautical props for a TV pilot for Warner Brothers.
NFS has been busy with maritime film projects and consulting!
May, 2004
Lincoln Navigator and Magic; More in 2004...
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1) Nautical Film Services handled the marine management and coordination for a Lincoln Navigator commercial starring Magic Johnson. Shot at Big Bear Lake, California the NFS crew worked on location scouting, barges, picture boats, support boats and marine safety. 2) Nautical Film Services recently completed the Marine Management and coordination for Sponge Bob Square Pants - The Movie. To be released in the fall of 2004. The live action nautical scenes were filmed in Florida and Southern California. |
3) Nautical Film Services has arranged all the specialty picture boats to be used in the fall 2004 release Paramount film Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" starring Jim Carey and Meryl Streep. |
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"Quest for Columbus"
September 2003
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In September, Nautical Film Services traveled to the island of Madeira (part of Portugal but located closer to the North African coast) as part of the production team for a Discovery Channel episode, "Quest For Columbus". NFS coordinated and managed picture boats, camera boats, location scouting, aerial shots and oncamera and behind camera crew.
"First Daughter"
August 2003
In August, Nautical Film Services managed the marine coordination services for the movie "First Daughter." The film is directed by Forrest Whittaker and stars Katie Holmes. NFS also supplied camera boat, picture boats and all nautical crew. The film is scheduled for a 2004 release.
"Tall Ship Commissioning"
April 2003
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Michael Neipris, President of Nautical Film Services recently coordinated the events surrounding the commissioning ceremonies of the two newest tall ships in the United States, the Irving Johnson and the Exy Johnson. Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn attended the press conference kicking off a weekend of events including donor and volunteer receptions and public open house.
"The Roonies"
April 2003
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Nautical Film Services was brought in to coordinated the nautical scenes in the new rock video by the up and coming band "The Roonies." Filming on the beach in Los Angeles, Nautical Film Services, managed & coordinated the "behind the band, in the water scenes." Fighting strong winds and rough seas, NFS got all the action in on the first take.
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Nautical Film Services was brought to head up the marine team for a new commercial for Italian television. The shoot was filmed under sail and at dock in Southern California.
"Corporate Education Video"
April 2003
Nautical Film Services was recently brought in to coordinate the nautical scenes for a Houston based corporate education video.
"MacGyver Pilot"
April 2003
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Nautical Film Services worked in April with Paramount Pictures on the new TV movie MacGyver. This shoot is the pilot show for the new MacGyver TV series.
"Looking For Love"
April 2003
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Nautical Film Services was brought in to be the Marine Coordination team on the new reality dating show "Looking For Love" to start in May on NBC. |
"Pirates of the Caribbean"
December 2002
Nautical Film Services spent all of November as part of the marine team on the new Jerry Bruckheimer Productions film Pirates of the Caribbean starring Johnny Depp. The film is due for release in the summer of 2003.
"Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire"
November 2002
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Nautical Film Services recently completed the at-sea scenes for the upcoming PBS documentary
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire due for airing in the summer of 2003. Michael Neipris of NFS was the marine
coordinator. NFS managed and choreographed the scenes film off the coast of San Diego.
Featured in the scene
was a replica of the Columbus vessel, the "Nina"
Nautical Film Services Directs "Festival of Sail"
September 20, 2002
Nautical Film Service recently completed directing the "Festival of Sail." This 4-day event featured a gathering of tallships at the waterfront in San Pedro, California. On behalf of the City and Port of Los Angeles, Michael Neipris, President of NFS oversaw all planning, design and management of the event which attracted over 250,000 spectators and received 4-color front page coverage in the Los Angeles Times as well as regional and national coverage.
"British Television" - Nautical Film Services Completes Challenging Shot
August 16, 2002
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Nautical Film Services recently completed one of its most challenging shots. NFS scouted locations in the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. Finding a location 10 miles offshore of Key West, Florida, NFS organized the docking, work boats, picture boats, production boats and a barge for 70 people to work at sea for three days with 40 of the production team sleeping on-sight.
Nautical Film Services Produces Launching of Two New Tallships
July 3, 2002
Nautical Film Services recently produced the launching of two new tallships, the EXY JOHNSON and the IRVING JOHNSON in southern California. In attendance were over 4,000 people, watching from a waterfront parking lot. The event was a day long festival with musical groups, food boothes, fireworks, helicopter flyovers and pirate entertainers. The two tallships are part of the Los Angeles Maritime Institutes' education programs.
Click here to view pictures on the Brigantine Boat Works website
Nautical Film Services Finishes Work On The Movie "Holes"
June 21, 2002
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Nautical Film Services just finished working on a movie called "HOLES". The movie is based on the popular children's book by Louis Sachar. It stars Sigouney Weaver, Jon Voight and Patricia Arquette. It is directed by Andrew Davis, who directed, "The Fugitive".
Michael Neipris of NFS was the marine coordinator on the film. He searched out and found an 1890's steam engine boat and had a 19th century lake boat built. Michael also brought in all the work boats and oversaw 10 people on the marine team.
