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San Diego, California USA
Tough Pug Pictures is an award winning digital production company that specializes in Hi Definition Editing, Shooting & Motion Graphics. By tapping into a close knit group of freelance professionals which includes outstanding cameramen, editors & animators, Tough Pug is able to assemble the perfect team to both meet & exceed all your production needs. Whether its television, documentary, sports or commercials, we've got you covered.
jesse@toughpug.com
760 815 5149 office
Clients
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ESPN
Red Bull
Light Gives Heat
Fueltv
Patagonia
Surfer Magazine
H2O Audio
On Surfari
Powder Magazine
Hollywood Outdoor Movies
Triak
Burton Snowboards
Irons Brothers Productions
Walking On Water
Bike Magazine
Experience
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DOCUMENTARY
Promised Land (2011)
Co Director/Second Camera/Editor
Israel through the Eyes of Surfers
(See “Documentary” tab on toughpug.com for trailer)
Moving On (2011)
Co Director/Editor
Story of 4 Ugandans’ lives
(See “Documentary” tab on toughpug.com for trailer)
Frank (2010) *In Development
Director / Camera / Editor
Portrait of an old-school Americans
experiences & insights
(See “Documentary” tab on toughpug.com for trailer)
Scratching the Surface (2010)
Co Editor
Profile of surf prodigy Julian Wilson
Trailer at http://www.julianwilson.com/
Gum for my Boat (2009)
*WINNER - Viewers Choice, Adventure Film Festival
*WINNER - Best Short - California Surf Film Festival
Co Editor
Kids in Bangladesh transforming thier
community through surfing
Trailer at http://gumformyboat.com/
A Fly in the Champagne (2009)
Co Editor
The greatest rivalry in Pro Surfing History
Kelly Slater vs. Andy Irons
Trailer at http://ironsbrothersproductions.com/
Walking On Water (2008)
Co Editor
Story of 2 young surfers on a
life-changing journey around the world
Trailer at http://www.walkingonwater.com/films/
D.O.P.E. (2007)
Co Editor
The rise, fall & redemption of 4
world champion skateboarders
(See “Documentary” tab on toughpug.com for trailer)
Cant Keep Me Down: The Bobby Ducharme Story (2006)
Producer/Director/Camera/Editor
Amateur surfer Bobby Ducharme's
life before & after being paraylzed
(See “Documentary” tab on toughpug.com for teaser)
TELEVISION
Red Bull Mississippi Grind (2011)
Editor
5 friends journey the entire Mississippi on a skateboard barge
Red Bull New Wave (2011)
Editor / Post Producer
Surf Exploration of the Great Lakes
(See “Television” tab on toughpug.com)
Delivering Rock N Roll (2009)
Co Producer/Editor/Camera
Reality Show Pilot
(See “Television” tab on toughpug.com for sizzle reel)
FIrst Hand: Will Tant (2009)
Editor
Action Sports Athlete profiles
http://www.hulu.com/watch/107066/firsthand-will-tant
Family Adventure (Formerly On Surfari, 2003-present)
Editor/Cameraman
Surf & Travel Show
(See “Television” tab on toughpug.com for sizzle reel)
ESPN All Access (2008/2011)
Field Producer
Summer X-Games review show
Beyond Boarders (2006)
Co Producer/Editor/Land & Water Camera
Surf reality show series
(See “Television” tab on toughpug.com for excerpt)
COMMERCIALS / BRANDING
Light Gives Heat (2010)
Editor
Non Profit organization helping Ugandans earn a living
(See “Commercials/Branding” tab on toughpug.com for video)
Triak Branding Video (2010)
Camera / Editor
(See “Commercials/Branding” tab on toughpug.com for reel)
Senior Grubby's (2009)
New restaurant promo
(See “Commercials/Branding” tab on toughpug.com for reel)
WEBISODES
Patagonia Board Swap (2010)
Camera / Editor
(See “Webisodes” tab on toughpug.com for web feature)
H20 Surf Monkey (2009)
Camera / Editor
(See “Webisodes” tab on toughpug.com for web feature)
ACTION SPORTS
Life as a Movie (2008)
*WINNER - San Francisco Frozen Film Festival
Editor/Co Creative Director
Action sports feature starring Benji Weatherley,
Tony Hawk & Kelly Slater
(See “Action Sports” tab on toughpug.com for excerpt videos)
Terrain Park Safety Video (2008)
Editor
Freestyle park safety video
produced by Burton Snowboards
(See “Action Sports” tab on toughpug.com for video)
SURFER Magazine Poll & Video Awards (2000-05,07)
Co Director/Co Producer/Editor
Live event video & DVD of the Surfing Worlds
biggest annual event
www.surferpoll.net
POWDER Magazine Poll & Video Awards (2000-05)
Editor
Live event video
www.PowderAwards.com
BIKE Magazine Poll & Video Awards (2004-05)
Editor
Live event video
www.BikeMag.com
The Outsiders (2002)
DIrector/Camera/Editor
(See “Action Sports” tab on toughpug.com for trailer)
TearDevils Trilogy (1994-2003)
*OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2010 New York Surf Film Festival
Director/Camera
Cult classic surf/horror videos
(See “Action Sports” on toughpug.com for trailer)
View Tough Pug's Portfolio for work samples.