Colt Seman is on a creative roll.  Not only did he cofound one of the hottest agencies in town that specializes in brand storytelling, but the agency was also named on Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” list, a tally of the brightest stars in 15 different fields under the age of 30.  Together with partners David Dinezt and Dylan Trussel, Seman has worked with such clients as; Tesla, King, makers of the Candy Crush app, and Legendary Pictures, the makers of the Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception. Dinetz was previously director of production at Ignition Creative, where he helped spearhead the Tomb Raider video game campaign. Trussell has been Dinetz’s creative partner since college and has directed commercials for brands such as ESPN and Mattel. Then they met and teamed up with Colt Seman.

Seman, a Minnesota native, grew up a hard worker in the family business of private security and funeral homes. After he picked up a camera and started shooting still photos, he eventually decided to ditch the cadavers and move to LA to pursue his true passion, cinematography. Over the last two years Colt has worked with the prestigious Redbull Media House, and has received awards from Redbull for creating the two most viewed series on their YouTube channel — On Pace with Pastrana & Driving Dirty with Bryce Menzies. He has been the youngest person featured in several documentaries on cinematography, two of which won Emmys.  Seman credits Vance Cruffell, gaffer, and Bruce Logan, ASC as mentors and teachers who have helped him learn the tricks of the trade that have given him the skills that set him apart from traditional shooters.

With a flair for shooting the impossible, Seman prides himself and Culprit Creative on their ability to create exception creative storytelling that match the innovative cinematic visual style that he achieves.  He’s dedicated to capturing as much in the camera as possible relying little on post or VFX.  Much of his work is high-speed and motion control so it’s essential that he use reliable equipment.  “The Cartoni Maxima head is superb and insures that you will get that perfect 10 shot.  I currently own a Cartoni Delta Rosso and I’m using the Maxima.  I find the Cartoni products also are great for that cinematic look and feel I want to achieve.  Other product are jittery and feel outdated like old technology and I find Cartoni reliable,” says Seman.

The team of Culprit Creative wants to shake up the industry and turn complacency around.  They have zero “jerk” tolerance on the set and believe in collaboration and having fun.  “Too expensive or impossible to get,” are words that Seman won’t buy into.  He’s always pushing the limit of his equipment to get the best fresh new shot and believes that innovative ways to tell stories is the way of the future.  Speaking of the future, Culprit Creative is prepping productions for their latest new clients; Converse, Solar City and General Mills.

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