VACATIONLAND is a film studio based in NYC and LA. We make films that we hope contribute to making the world a more compassionate and equitable place. We founded VACATIONLAND on a belief that we have a responsibility as filmmakers - to leave the world a little better than we found it. The last year has allowed us to drive these values even further home by challenging how we work and interact with the world and people around us. These Field Studies are examples of our work over the past year.

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FIELD STUDIES
2020-2021
New York Los Angeles

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We founded VACATIONLAND on a belief that we have a responsibility as
filmmakers - to leave the world a little better than we found it.
The last year has allowed us to drive these values even further home by
challenging how we work and interact with the world and people around us.
INTRODUCTION

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VACATIONLAND is a film studio based in NYC and LA. We make films that we hope
contribute to making the world a more compassionate and equitable place.
• Pan-European remote location productions for a
documentary with Patagonia
• Remote creative, casting, production and post with
Instagram
• Field productions in the Mojave Desert and
Los Angeles with Rivian and Amazon
• Risk assessed and trusted studio shoots with
remote client monitoring for MyFitnessPal
• Virtual film festival screenings featuring four of our
original VACATIONLAND documentaries
OUR APPROACH
WHO WE ARE
Our team is a collective of award-winning filmmakers committed to telling stories that
contribute to a better understanding of the world around us. Our global network helps
make our productions reflect our values and the world we want to see.
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

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DOCUMENTARY

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2021 BEST SHORT COMPETITION
BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR: David Garrett Byars
PRODUCER: Nicholas Weissman, Carlos Carneiro, Roos Van De Weerd,
Baz Zwartepoorte
In partnership with Patagonia. Imagine upending the traditional energy
system and giving the power of clean electricity production back to your
neighbors, breaking down legislative barriers, fighting big electricity
monopolies, and taking control of energy futures. The film will be integral
in telling the story of the European energy co-op movement leading into the
2021 EU Climate Package discussions.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
• Filmed remotely across Spain, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany
• Built strong relationships with our Amsterdam production
partners
• We cast talent, developed preliminary scripts, conducted pre interviews,
virtually scouted locations, and shot, all from 6000 miles away
WE THE POWER
DOCUMENTARY
Watch the trailer

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2021 OFFICIAL SELECTION
BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR: Corey McLean
PRODUCERS: Tyler Dunham & Nicholas Weissman
Following decades of cultural prohibitions, a group of Cubans rise up and
demand legitimacy for their beloved sport of surfing. In this inspiring
story, they train to compete on the world stage with boards they built from
scratch, reconcile with the country’s tumultuous history, and attempt to
overcome borders that have been blocked their entire lives.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
• World Premiere and opening night film in competition at Big Sky Film
Festival
• Produced in partnership with the World Surf Leauge
HAVANA LIBRE
DOCUMENTARY
Watch the trailer &
learn more about the film

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TORONTO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR: Arielle Edelman
PRODUCERS: Nicholas Weissman, Carlos Carniero, Kalim Armstrong
EDITOR: KatyAnn Gonzalez
Milana and Subi are in the 4th grade at the Success Academy Washington
Heights Public Charter school in Manhattan. The girls are best friends and
members of the school’s prestigious K-4 chess club, along with newbie
Anjyu, a promising up-and-comer in the 2nd grade. These three girls go on
to attend the country’s largest scholastic chess tournament in Nashville,
Tennessee.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
• Debut short by Arielle Edelman filmed in 2019
• 2020 saw our team focused on post production and working with film
festivals
• Official selection for DOC NYC 2020 and Berkshire International Film
Festival 2020
FIRST MOVE
DOCUMENTARY
Learn more about the film

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BRAND CAMPAIGN

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FIELD PRODUCTION
Launching the new innovative electric 4x4 truck – the Rivian R1T – across
two initiatives.
One on location in the Mojave Desert under extreme weather conditions
and the other in collaboration with Amazon in Los Angeles.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
• Four person crew travelled as a safety pod in a 4x4 production vehicle
in Death Valley and Dumont Dunes
• Six strategic break out locations in Los Angeles
• Team separated in production pods, rapid tested on site, with PPE
RIVIAN
BRAND CAMPAIGN
Watch Hot Weather Trials
Watch Rivian x Amazon

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SOCIAL SERIES

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IGTV SERIES
A new six part series from Instagram for Business filmed remotley with
locations in Los Angeles, Beirut, and Brazil, featuring cultural and creative
icons including Angela Davis, Maurice Harris, Rie McClenny and
Eli Rezkallah.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
• We supervised creative, casting, production and post in partnership
with Facebook
• Our team worked closely with our talent to conduct remote interviews in
their homes
• We deployed one remote operator and used live video feeds
INSTAGRAM - IN MY SAVES
SOCIAL SERIES
Watch The Series

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IN-APP CONTENT

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IN STUDIO PRODUCTION
Launching a Healthy Recipe series for the MyFitnessPal app featuring 20
finished dishes alongside sets of ingredient and recipe stills.
PRODUCTION STRATEGY
• Developed trusted partner studio network
• Remote live client monitor feeds with audio for two-way feedback from
NYC to Texas
• COVID compliance officer present on the shoot
MYFITNESSPAL
SOCIAL SERIES
Watch VACATIONLAND Food Reel

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NEW YORK
16 Waverly Ave. 3-2
Brooklyn, NY
917.909.0003
CARLOS CARNIERO
Producer/Director
carlos@vacationlandstudio.com
KALIM ARMSTRONG
Director
kalim@vacationlandstudio.com
HEATHER STRANGE
Production Coordinator
heather@vacationlandstudio.com
KATYANN GONZALEZ
Supervising Editor
katyann@vacationlandstudio.com
LOS ANGELES
870 East Front St.
Ventura, CA 93001
818.219.0111
NICHOLAS WEISSMAN
Executive Producer
nick@vacationlandstudio.com
DAVID GARRET BYARS
Director
david@vacationlandstudio.com