The hits just keep on coming…

Wow. Almost 100K YouTube hits and some nice press in the Tribune and NY Times. Now that’s something to tweet about.

Dina Mande directs Zinfandel Festival Video for PRWCA

 Photos by Juice

Offering up a combination of The Old Spice Guy, The Most Interesting Man in the World and a dash of Chuck Norris, the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance has a new spokesperson to promote their upcoming Zinfandel Festival, we like to call him “Paso Wine Man.”In the new comedy spot, which debuted the Monday after Super Bowl, we learn the origin of the Zinfandel grape as told by a handsome, larger-than-life rogue. Featuring veteran actor Casey Biggs, best known for his portrayal of Damar on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and directed by Dina Mande of Juice Media in Paso Robles, Wine Man was a bicoastal collaborative effort between the Paso Robles Wine Alliance, Juice Media and NY based comedy writer Zay Amsbury.

Click to read the SLO Tribune article and the NY Times mention here.

 

Hello, LA!

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Oh, my.
Abbot Kinney has changed so much. I really enjoyed Lemonade, a swanky-cool-cafeteria with an amazing menu.
I tried the mushroom and fennel salad with the swiss chard cashew salad and a cucumber mint lemonade. Heavenly!

WINE and the City

New York in October is glorious! I am excited to attend Wine Spectator’s “New York Wine Experience” next week. It’s been a while since I’ve been in the Big Apple and what better reason to make new friends, reconnect with some good pals and go to a wine event? (Um, there will be a little shopping…)

I am thankful for my ticket to this event by winning 2nd Place in this year’s Wine Spectator’s 2011 Video Contest. First place went to “Paso’s Wine Man – Zinfandel Festival” (which I also directed and edited) and was produced by my wonderful clients, the Paso Robles Wine Alliance.

If you’re going to be in town, give me a call!

Adpulp Likes Austin Hope Candor Videos

We dragged heavy equipment into a muddy, freezing January morning next to a beautiful lake. Our tiny crew was trying to keep their brave faces and warmed their hands on their Starbucks while we waited for talent-slash-client who had a last minute trip to the ER the night before. Whattya gonna do?

I love working with Austin Hope. He is charismatic, handsome, (reminiscent of young James Brolin?) articulate and fearless in front of the camera. Plus, he makes damned good wine.

So, the shoot started out bumpy. But ultimately, we had a great day and got these two spots in the can.

That Adpulp likes them is a huge bonus! Happy client. Happy director. Click to read the great press.

 

Paso Wine Man hits BestAdsOnTV

So excited that Paso Wine Man made it onto BestAdsonTV.com! Thanks to my Aussie friends!

Wine Man on BestAdsOnTV
Set in beautiful wine country, the Paso Wine Man explains the origins of the Zinfandel grape in this Juice, Paso Robles CA.

Category Travel, transport & tourism
Client Paso Robles Wine Alliance
Agency Juice – Paso Robles, CA
Production Juice
Country United States of America
Uploaded 24 February, 2011

Credits

Director, Dina Mande | Copywriter, Zay Amsbury | Actor, Casey Biggs