Announcing (drum roll please) our Tongaler of the Month and #tongies2015 winners...Beautimus Productions! Jordan Dunn, Michael Kvamme and Mark Lester are the dudes that put the party in filmmaking! They also happen to be super talented and blessed with a great sense of humor. Don't just take our word for it though, read on for some great laughs and a few surprises...
Izzy Francke: What’s your filmmaking/production background? Did you go to film school?
Beautimus: Actually, only one of us went to film school, the rest of us have various backgrounds in production/entertainment ranging from sketches to award winning short films to interpretive dance to improv/standup.
IF: Awesome! How did you find Tongal?
Beautimus: In a fortune cookie. HAHHAHAHA! Just kidding, Jordan’s Dad.
IF: Big thank you to Jordan's dad from #teamtongal! And, Congratulations on your Tongies win for Best Wildcard Video! Beach Day for HP DataPass What Can You Do When You’re Connected is a great one! How does it feel to be winners?
Beautimus: Honestly, we were too drunk to remember. We woke up in bed with the Snap Bros.
IF: Sounds like you did the Tongies right! By the way, your acceptance speech is pretty infamous here at Tongal HQ! Can you tell us more about the process of making that Video?
Beautimus: Since it was a Wildcard, we really threw a lot of the production together last minute. We’ve been incredibly happy with the response it has gotten.
IF: Great! While we’re reminiscing on the Tongies, I thought I’d ask you about Little Swiss Treat for the Ricola “I Found Chrüterkraft” Project, which was nominated for Best Original Song at last year’s Tongies! How did the writing process for this go? Also, Michael, what was it like to star in your own Video?
Beautimus/Michael Kvamme: Steven wrote a hilarious song and we went from there. And as for me, Michael Kvamme, it was a really fun part to play, and not too difficult of a role considering that’s what I wear everyday anyway. However, the other guys made me go through an extensive round of callbacks and I only got the part because Jaden Smith backed out. I also slept with one of the producers (Mark).
IF: Classic Jaden. I hope he at least tweeted about it. What’s your favorite work you’ve done for Tongal?
Beautimus: We did a 312 character Pitch for Duracell ten minutes before it was due. Gotta say, some of our best work. That and the Whatever List series we did for Bud Light Up For Whatever Pilot Project.
IF: That's a fun one! What would be your dream Project on Tongal?
Beautimus: Taco Bell. Hands down. Make it happen.
IF: I second that -- I’m obsessed with the Crunchwrap Supreme! What are your daily must-reads?
Beautimus: Your mom’s Facebook page! OHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
IF: Wow, I got nothin'... So, we'll just move on. Tell us a fun fact or surprising hobby about yourselves.
Beautimus: We’re all dentists on the side. Beautimus DDS.
IF: Do you take insurance? And, more importantly, do you have any advice for other Tongalers?
Beautimus: Floss daily.
IF: What’s next for you, on Tongal or otherwise?
Beautimus: Well there is a dental convention in Phoenix that we’re all pretty pumped for. There is gonna be a presentation on a new route canal procedure that we are very intrigued to see.
Definitely intriguing. Enjoy Phoenix, guys! Thanks so much for letting us pick your brilliant brains about your Videos and dentistry skills. We look forward to seeing your next great Tongal Project!
