Enjoy The Ride Video Craft

2023 Clio Cannabis Gold Award Winner.

Step into the captivating era between 1971 and 1986, where Barry Foy and the Gentlemen Smugglers dominated the East Coast trade, clandestinely delivering over 250 tons of cannabis to the masses. As the unsung pioneers of cannabis distribution, they embodied the spirit of their time, serving as the equivalent of modern-day dispensaries and distributors. Their daring escapades reached a climax when they became the primary targets of Operation Jackpot, marking the commencement of President Reagan's War on Drugs. Barry himself faced the full force of the federal kingpin statute, Code §848 Continuing Criminal Enterprise, resulting in an 11-year prison sentence. Their collective sacrifice paints a vivid picture of the tumultuous past, now paving the way for their legal cannabis venture in Massachusetts and upcoming expansion to other states, accompanied by an upcoming documentary on major streaming platforms.

At the forefront of this remarkable journey stands our agency, the driving force behind the successful launch and day-to-day marketing of the Gentlemen Smugglers brand. Taking charge of branding, packaging, website development, PR, SEO, consulting, and social media, we played an integral role. Yet, it was the vision, expertise, and unwavering commitment of the Gentlemen Smugglers Creative Director, that truly elevated our marketing efforts. His invaluable contributions encompassed direction, videography, editing, cinematography, and animation. Years of meticulous archival work, coupled with his daily video documentation, not only guarantee the success of the forthcoming documentary but also played a pivotal role in the triumph of their B2B and B2C marketing endeavors. His compelling videos have been seamlessly integrated across various platforms, including the website, social media channels, events, PR pitches, retailer pitches, and state partner engagements. These concerted efforts yielded impressive results, securing 40 retailers within a mere two months of launch, generating substantial media coverage from reputable publications, and fostering promising opportunities with state operators beyond Massachusetts.

We firmly believe that the Gentlemen Smugglers exceptional craftsmanship, coupled with our tireless efforts on the backend, deserve distinguished recognition for the editing video craft category. The consistent production of such exceptional video content, particularly during a brand launch, represents a formidable challenge. At the core of our B2B strategy lies a captivating brand sizzle reel, ingeniously repurposed into a myriad of engaging content pieces for our B2C initiatives. From dynamic campaigns to immersive storytelling, video has become a pillar of our marketing campaigns.

Join us on this extraordinary voyage, where the Gentlemen Smugglers' resolute resilience and their Creative Directors unparalleled video craft converge to create a lasting legacy in the annals of the cannabis industry.