Mike “mglocks” McLaughlin

Mike “mgclocks” Mclaughlin a friend & aspiring director.  Mike is a graduate of the Vancouver Film School (VFS ) film production program, founder of City Bird Films & currently a freelancing Cinematographer/Director in the city of Edmonton.

He has Directed/Shot numerous music videos, short films, training videos, corporate non-sense, weddings, skate videos and most recently I had found out that Mike once shot a funeral.
Odd, absolutely.
As Mike said to me on the phone ” who wants to re-watch someones funeral. seriously.”

As part of this post I wanted to include some production photos from a short film of Mike’s entitled “Maia & Jonah” that I had the chance to work on as a Line Producer during the summer of 08′.

Here is the trailer & Some production photos.

Maia and Jonah – Short Film Trailer from Mike McLaughlin on Vimeo.

Rather then go through Mike’s CV which would take much more time then you I’m sure are willing to spend because Mike has worked on several productions & held many prestigious roles.

Instead, I am going to include for you the audience some links & work Mike has been a part of over the years.

Sleepless
Starring Luke Marvin and Meags Fitzgerald. Directed by: Mike McLaughlin © City Bird Films 2007
Plot: The Story of an Insomniac looking to find love and any possible solution to sleep

Muscle Music Video
Official Music Video for Steven Donald Robert Nelson’s “Muscles”
Director: Mike McLaughlin Producer: Jonathan Sturge
www.myspace.com/stevenelsonstevenelson

Steven Donald Robert Nelson – Muscles from Mike McLaughlin on Vimeo.

Finally, the moment you will all be looking forward to.
Each and every time I introduce you to a friend I will conduct a special unique interview.
I asked Mike a series of unique questions which should help highlight personality for you.

1) Favourite Film?

The Graduate… Why..?  “One of the first Indie movies.  I’m a big fan of the transitions between the bathroom & bedroom scenes.”

2) Favourite Director?

Clint Eastwood
Why..?    “He’s tough as nails. Tough like a moth-fucka just like my gramps”

3) Where do you want to be in five years?

I would like to be living somewhere rad where I can make features with awesome actors and work with talented people. It would be nice to have a full beard goin as well and be totally jacked but we’ll see.

4) Describe a film-related memory?

When I went to see Saving Private Ryan at the theater, I remember eating a whole bucket of popcorn before the opening scene. I had to leave soon after because I thought I was going to yakk. What about a music-related memory?… like    when I paid way too much to see Aerosmith in Winnipeg and they only played blues covers. I threw their disk off a bridge on the drive home.

5) First thing that comes to your mind?

I just put peanut butter and jam on of my rye bread, only I didn’t do it on the right sides so know when  I go to put my sandwich together, it won’t be flush.

6) Choose one or the other and give an example
Adventure or Activity?

Adventure:  Trying to work in Edmonton

7)Ask me a question?

You are given a 5 gallon jug and a 3 gallon jug in front of a fountain. Can you measure out exactly 4 gallons of water?

Yesssss of course, you would fill each of the jugs half full and you have exactly four gallons of water!  The perfect balance…

Thanks Mike for your time & for allowing me to share your magical work with the world.
Which friend will be next you ask? Maybe a graphic designer, maybe a musician..  maybe an animator… who really knows….

the answer will come for you three weeks for know.

Braydon-

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