The People

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Co-founder, feat1stfilms

John D. LeMay EDITOR/FILMMAKER/VIDEOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR

Hello, my name is John D. LeMay.  I've been fortunate enough to pursue my creative passions in the visual arts, production design, music, organic gardening and, for more than 30 years, as an actor on stage, TV and film.  Five years ago, I moved behind the camera, directing, shooting and editing non-fiction shorts and web content.  As a filmmaker, I've discovered a whole new outlet for my creativity that feels like a natural outgrowth of all that has come before.  The art of creating and self expression, for me, comes from a desire to add another dimension to the narrative  of my life.  I co-founded feat1stfilms with the goal of utilizing my creative tools to help you add dimension to your passions and your life's work through the medium of video.

Co-founder, feat1stfilms

Brenda LeMay PRODUCER/WRITER

Hi there!  My name is Brenda LeMay. If John is the “right brain” of feat1stfilms, then I'm its “left brain.” As producer, my primary job is to determine and handle all the logistics of getting your video completed on time, to your specifications, and within budget.  If needed, I can also do research, write or help develop a story-line, scout and secure shooting locations, hire talent and craftspeople, and obtain any required permits or releases.  An attorney for over 25 years, I am detail oriented but can still see the big picture, have strong organizational and people skills, and understand that communicating with a client means listening as well as talking.  I look forward to working with you!   ​

The Acclaim

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IMP "Advertising" Award

​​feat1stfilms was excited and humbled to receive the 2016 Idaho Media Professionals Award in "Advertising" for our video Guerrilla Hair created for client Charlie Novak.  We were also honored to be among the finalists in the "Documentary" category for our video Hoopdance (featuring Andrea Howard) and in the "Open" category for our music video Learn to be Lonely​ produced for the talented violinist, Edward Chang.

John on location.

"I've worked with Feat1st Films on several projects, and they have always delivered outstanding work, on time and on budget.  I'm looking forward to working with them again soon." 

​ -- Dave Hawkins  
     Hawkins Graphic Design

"John made an incredible film for our business, Givens Pursley, about Foodfort. It captured 'us' in a way we couldn't tell him to do. We are truly blown away!"
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-- Deborah Nelson, Partner
    Givens Pursley LLP

"This is a great production company and I have, am, and will use their services in the future. Thank you John LeMay for the high quality work you did for our clinic video!! Quick, professional and focused work at a competitive price."

-- Dr. Afshin Mofid
    Mofid Clinic of Chiropractic
    

"As Development Director of Sage International School of Boise I had the pleasure of working with John and Brenda LeMay and Feat1st Films. Feat1st Films produced a series of short, fun fundraising videos for our school. John and Brenda took a genuine interest in learning all about our school and our ‘Mind the Gap’ fundraising approach which allowed our school’s unique culture and Mind the Gap messaging to shine through in the videos - they felt very personal and unique to Sage International. Our staff and students had a great time and the students particularly loved being ‘directed’ by John - he made them feel like movie stars. The professionally produced videos played the central role in our successful fundraising efforts this year and we will continue to use them in the future. Thank you so much Feat1st Films - and John and Brenda."

-- Keith Donahue
    Sage International School of Boise

1.8 Million Words.  That's the Value of 1 Minute of Video

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