A ride on the chairlift. A stool at T Bar. An Adirondack chair looking out over the valley at Four Points. In Steamboat, a chair is more than just a seat. It's an invitation. That idea became the throughline for the Steamboat's latest campaign from Futuristic, Fortnight Collective, director Jesse Levine, and editor John Rodosky. Shot in a DIY style and packed with a mix of footage, the work reflects the laid-back, welcoming energy that makes this cowboy ski town one of a kind.
CASE STUDY
Fortnight Collective
Jesse Levine
John Rodosky
A run-and-gun crew set out to capture a well-rounded perspective on and off the hill, chasing the in-between moments nobody plans but everyone remembers. Working closely with Fortnight, Jesse and the team drew on years of experience shooting in Steamboat, weaving in some of their own favorite memories to create scenes that make you feel part of the ride and in on the fun. To keep things as authentic as possible, production leaned on the crew's deep community connections in Steamboat to cast real people and scout locations that reflect the town's unique spirit.
Blending formats so the campaign feels like something a friend shot on the fly rather than a produced piece – this multimedia edit combines a range of footage including film photos, POV perspectives, "dad cam footage" and more – all mirroring how visitors would document their own trip. An observational, keep-the-cameras-rolling approach let moments unfold naturally, so real chemistry and organic soundbites became key beats in the final edit. Editor John Rodosky tied the many types of footage together with a patina-like effect, creating a lived-in, rough-around-the-edges feel that pulls you into the story.
Christian Silberbauer
Dylan Stephens
Galin Foley
Brandy Echery
Mason Trujillo
Henry Hougen, Ian Glass
Brittany Horwege
Sophia Holt
Jack Knellinger, Mills Coleman
Jonnie Sirotek
Coupe Studios
John Brisnehan