One of the joys of being a freelance videographer is that you get to be part of so many interesting people's stories. Take Shayla for example. She called me up because she had a vision. She has such a passion for supporting local businesses, and paired with her day job of being a freelance food journalist which gave her an insider knowledge of the North Carolina food scene, an idea was born. Her idea is a monthly subscription box of hyper-local North Carolina foods. Each month would focus on a different city, and she personally meets with the vendors, selects the products, and puts the boxes together. Talking with her it was apparent that she was passionate about this idea. And I was sold. 

We set out to pitch her vision in a short fundraising video to raise the initial capital for her business. I traveled to Durham, her home city, and we set up shop in a cool cooperative workspace called the Mercury Studio. Inside the studio is a shop called the Makery where they sell exclusively NC-made products. It was the perfect setting to shoot and cast her vision. The staff at Mercury Studio were so chill with us filming there and were even willing to make an Oscar-worthy cameo. 

Of course we had to get a burger from King's Sandwich Shop just down the street, which I must say, was one of the best burgers I've ever had. (Note to self: befriend more food bloggers). 

We wrapped up filming, it was a blast working with Shayla, and I'm excited to share that her business is up and running! I would really encourage you to check out her business and get yourself a box and support local North Carolina businesses. Check it out and subscribe here: 

http://www.tasteandseenc.com/