City in Motion
A cinematic portrait of the people who keep Grand Rapids moving. This piece weaves together moments of work, connection, and reflection.Reminding us that even in constant motion, the heartbeat of a city is found in its people.
Event Recap Film
Grand Rapids is known for its energy, a place where people are always building, creating, and moving forward. It’s easy to overlook the small moments that give life meaning.
The challenge was to create a film that celebrated both the drive of its people and the quieter, more human moments that happen in between.
We crafted a narrative rooted in poetry and human connection. Guided by a script that compares life in the city to seeds in soil and threads in fabric, we paired evocative voiceover with real-life moments from across Grand Rapids.
Every frame was chosen to feel authentic, from the chaos of busy streets to the stillness of quiet corners, showing the balance between progress and presence.
City in Motion treats Grand Rapids not just as a place, but as a living organism.its people as the pulse, its dreams as the soul. By blending imagery of everyday life with a reflective script, the piece invites viewers to slow down, look around, and appreciate the connections they share with their neighbors. In the beauty, the chaos, and the stillness, we are all part of a city in motion.
Directed by: Kenny Acker
Producer: Omar Arredondo
DP: Kenny Acker
Editor: Kenny Acker
City in Motion
A cinematic portrait of the people who keep Grand Rapids moving. This piece weaves together moments of work, connection, and reflection.Reminding us that even in constant motion, the heartbeat of a city is found in its people.
Event Recap Film
Grand Rapids is known for its energy, a place where people are always building, creating, and moving forward. It’s easy to overlook the small moments that give life meaning.
The challenge was to create a film that celebrated both the drive of its people and the quieter, more human moments that happen in between.
We crafted a narrative rooted in poetry and human connection. Guided by a script that compares life in the city to seeds in soil and threads in fabric, we paired evocative voiceover with real-life moments from across Grand Rapids.
Every frame was chosen to feel authentic, from the chaos of busy streets to the stillness of quiet corners, showing the balance between progress and presence.
City in Motion treats Grand Rapids not just as a place, but as a living organism.its people as the pulse, its dreams as the soul. By blending imagery of everyday life with a reflective script, the piece invites viewers to slow down, look around, and appreciate the connections they share with their neighbors. In the beauty, the chaos, and the stillness, we are all part of a city in motion.
Directed by: Kenny Acker
Producer: Omar Arredondo
DP: Kenny Acker
Editor: Kenny Acker
City in Motion
A cinematic portrait of the people who keep Grand Rapids moving. This piece weaves together moments of work, connection, and reflection.Reminding us that even in constant motion, the heartbeat of a city is found in its people.
Event Recap Film
Grand Rapids is known for its energy, a place where people are always building, creating, and moving forward. It’s easy to overlook the small moments that give life meaning.
The challenge was to create a film that celebrated both the drive of its people and the quieter, more human moments that happen in between.
We crafted a narrative rooted in poetry and human connection. Guided by a script that compares life in the city to seeds in soil and threads in fabric, we paired evocative voiceover with real-life moments from across Grand Rapids.
Every frame was chosen to feel authentic, from the chaos of busy streets to the stillness of quiet corners, showing the balance between progress and presence.
City in Motion treats Grand Rapids not just as a place, but as a living organism.its people as the pulse, its dreams as the soul. By blending imagery of everyday life with a reflective script, the piece invites viewers to slow down, look around, and appreciate the connections they share with their neighbors. In the beauty, the chaos, and the stillness, we are all part of a city in motion.
Directed by: Kenny Acker
Producer: Omar Arredondo
DP: Kenny Acker
Editor: Kenny Acker