John D. LeMay, editor/filmmaker/videographer/director and owner of feat1stfilms
Co-founder, feat1stfilms

John D. LeMay CINEMATOGRAPHER/EDITOR/
DIRECTOR/LICENSED DRONE PILOT

John LeMay is a documentary filmmaker in Boise known for his insatiable curiosity, love of storytelling, unique visual style and tight editing. Work and clients cover a broad range, from mini-documentaries for arts organizations, such as, Idaho Commission of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, to brand storytelling films for business and non-profits such Givens Pursley LLP,  The Gardner Company, Insurance Network America, the Boise Metro Chamber, Tandem Diabetes Care, the Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League and many more. Raised in the Midwest, John attended Illinois State University as a Music and Theater major, moving to Chicago his senior year for a Theatre internship. His career as an actor was fast tracked after landing a couple of national commercials, precipitating a request to audition for Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and a move to Los Angeles. A 30-year career in Hollywood included landing a series starring role in the award winning anthology, Friday The 13th: The Series. John also began shooting and editing videos for theater companies in Los Angeles, creating “behind the scenes” pieces for their social media sites and award ceremonies. A move to Boise in 2014 sparked the creation of FEAT1STFILMS and a new way for John to channel his creative energies.
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Brenda LeMay, feat1stfilms' producer/writer/owner
Co-founder, feat1stfilms

Brenda LeMay PRODUCER/WRITER/LEGAL

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! 
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Scout Locations/Emotional Support

Over five years scouring the hillsides of Boise and beyond looking for winged friends to assist with aerial reconnaissance.  Scout has proven to be a worthy assistant.

The Acclaim

Dan Cummins: Burn It All Down Tour


John is the epitome of a pro! I hired him to capture Dan Cummins’ Burn It All Down show at The Egyptian in Boise, for our personal and professional use. When you have worked with top notch crews in major cities, you’re a bit skeptical of anyone who isn’t that. Well, I stand corrected! Fear not! From our initial contact until the next day delivery of the raw footage, John was a pro. The footage is breathtaking. I’m only sad I can’t take him with me everywhere Dan is performing. If you’re looking for a professional, talented, kind and hardworking cinematographer in the Boise area, or beyond, John should be your one and only choice!

Lynze Cummins
Queen Of Everything

"Napoleon Dynamite Live!"

"​Do yourself a favor. Hire John LeMay and don't even waste your time with anyone else. The man is amazing! I hired John recently for a multiple camera theater production shoot, and John and his crew were fantastic in every possible way. John was so kind and creative, and delivered an amazing product. It may have exceeded my expectations. That always feels nice. Call John. He's the best!"
Scott Wolfman  
​Wolfman Productions

Covid Landscape: Boise June 2020

 Idaho Media Professionals Awards

​Winner: Commercial category


​Guerrilla Hair

Finalists: "Documentary"
​category 

​Hoopdance
FEAT1STFILMS was excited and humbled to receive the 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.
​"I've worked with FEAT1STFILMS 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

Official selection:
​ Kino Short Film Festival - University of Idaho

​The Big Back Yard

"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. FEAT1STFILMS 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 FEAT1STFILMS - and John and Brenda."

-- Keith Donahue
    Sage International School of Boise

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