Since 2008 Arthur has been shooting and directing action sports films, documentaries and commercials. As one of the co-founders of Eyeforce, Arthur gained experience shooting a wide variety of content for the lifestyle, action sports and outdoor brands. As a director, he likes to capture interesting stories from inspiring people around the globe. As a DOP, besides shooting on land, he loves and thrives shooting in the water or from the air. Together with Eyeforce, Arthur has worked for brands like Red Bull, Corona, KLM, O’Neill, Vodafone, Samsung, Parley and got to portrait many interesting characters to tell truly authentic stories.
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The tale of how one big wave surfer disconnected from the digital world to reconnect with
himself by spending time with one of the oldest communities in the world Frank Solomon is a professional big wave surfer, passionate environmentalist and humanitarian.
The Capetonian has lived most of his life outdoors actively living out his dreams. Hard
lockdowns due to the global pandemic forced him inside and ever more into the digital realm.
Way out of his comfort zone he – like so many others – relied on screen time for work, play,
socialisation and even sourcing food. It became his survival tool and it nearly killed his spirit.
Something had to be done...He had to regain his senses and sense of self.
To do this, Frank disconnects from all manner of screens and goes in search of ancient wisdom.
The film takes us West on a journey deep into the heart of Namibia where Frank connects with
the oldest indigenous community on earth, the San people. Frank lives with them for an
extended period of time, immersing himself in their ancient ways of life. Without modern
communication gadgets, tents or even basic necessities such as food and water, the viewer is
there for every authentic experience as he hunts, eats and lives with them.
It’s tough and hugely frustrating at times, with very stark realities and realisations, but therein lie
the lessons and ultimately, for Frank the reason why he travelled so far: The experience has
helped him regain his senses and his connection to nature... In escaping the noise of the
modern world and its multitude of screens, he learned how the San have been living for
thousands of years without leaving a footprint. He learned what it means to really be living.
Production: Eyeforce
Director: Arthur Neumeier
Cinematography: Jared Paisley & Arthur Neumeier
Executive Producer: Patricia Simon
Producer/Translator: Kerry Jones
Edit: Tim Weyer
Sound Mix & Colorgrading: Tim Weyer
Sound Technician: Joshua Yon
1st AC (CPT): Kevin Schnider
Production Manager (CPT): Jessica Lawson
Cast: Frank Solomon, Nyae Nyae Conservancy, Ju|'hoan Traditional Authority
Client: Corona
Agency: King James
Creatives: Nobantu Sibeko, Harry Mackenzie, Graeme Jenner
Agency Producer: Joshua Michael
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A campaign for Intersport that explores the good, the bad, the wins and losses of doing something you love.
“This isn't work. Because when you love, really love what you do, this isn't work.”
Credits
Client: Intersport
Agency: Made in Amsterdam
Managing Partner: Chris Friend
Creative Partner: Rachna Dhall-Haasnoot
Director: Arthur Neumeier & Ross Hillier
Cinematography: Arthur Neumeier & Ross Hillier
Producer: Anja Marais
1st AD: Angus Maresch
1st AC: Ali Mohamed
2nd AC / Loader: Ash Smit /
Production Assistant: Takudzwa Mubariki & Ruth Armstrong
Post production: Tim Weyer
Project Manager: Patricia Simon
HMU: Annice Gerber
Stylist: Lindi Niewoudt
Cast: Kurt D, Tamsin D, Emma L, Lauren A, Phamela M, Dale H, Jesse L, Pierre C
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‘Get in a Good Space’ – an international tourism campaign geared to keep the Western Cape destination top of the travel consideration list by demonstrating how the region is the perfect antidote to lockdown life.
Building on from the ‘We Are Open' campaign which focused on wide open spaces, the new campaign creative beautifully demonstrates the vast and less crowded spaces waiting to be discovered in the Western Cape – a stark contrast to other popular travel destinations in Europe – by showcasing the beauty of the region and the positive feelings it evokes through the eyes of four ‘Neverending Tourists’.
Prioritising two of the Western Cape’s key travel markets, the ‘Neverending Tourists’ featured include German and Dutch expats who came to the Western Cape on holiday, fell in love with the destination, and never left. Using authentic voices to rally potential visitors, the campaign depicts these neverending tourists exploring the spaces they love most, accompanied by them explaining how living in the Cape makes them feel.
Agency - King James Group CT
Client - Wesgro
Director - Arthur Neumeier
Cinematography - Arthur Neumeier & Daniel Walsh
Producer - Mascha Spaans
Production Manager - Jessica Lawson
Camera Assist - Zander Botha
Health & Safety Officer - Alfonzo Mills
ECO - Douw
Security - Omari Losambo
Edit - Tim Weyer
Music Composition - Wayne Simpson
Grading - Nic Apostoli
Local Heroes: Philip Ruther, Martha Gille, Marcus Zandhuis and Celine Hoeks
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Talisker and Parley for the Oceans join forces on a mission to protect underwater forests along coastlines worldwide.
In an effort to help return the oceans to the way they should be, Parley and Talisker Single Malt Whisky are joining forces for a three year partnership and launching ‘Rewild Our Seas’ – a global mission to help restore and protect underwater forests along coastlines. Together, we’ll support the preservation and protection of 100 million square meters of marine ecosystems around the world by 2023.
Credits
Client: Parley For The Oceans
Partner: Sea Change Project
Production Company: Eyeforce
Director/D.O.P.: Arthur Neumeier
Producer: Mascha Spaans
Cinematography: Daniel Walsh & Arthur Neumeier
Sound Technician: Johnny Claassen
Edit: Stitch Post Production
Colourist: Nic Apostoli
Sound Mix: Tim Pringle
Big Wave Surfer: Frank Solomon
SCP Filmmaker: Faine Loubster
SCP Ambassador / Vocalist: Zolani Mahola
Marine Biologist: Loyiso Dunga
Environment Journalist: Swati Tthiyagarajan
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The Armstrongs - a short film documenting a South African surfing family that lives a life not many would deem conventional. Ian (46), a provider, shaper, former Big Wave World Champion and above all else, a father, along with his wife Lee (45) and their 8 children and 1 grandson redefine ‘what is normal’ and challenge the perspective of modern family values. The Armstrongs share strong bonds with each other and the ocean; making a point of placing well being, unity, love and a genuine connection with nature above financial gain and status. This is their story.
A film by Eyeforce
In association with Stitch Post
Director - Arthur Neumeier
Editor - Jaco Läubscher
Producer - Mascha Spaans
Cinematographer - Arthur Neumeier
2nd Camera operators - Bjorn Baay & Mascha Spaans
Colorist - Nic Apostoli
Final Mix - Tim Pringle
Additional Dungeons footage - Neil Webster / Fixer Film
Music:
In the clouds - Be still the Earth
The Glory fields - Ben winwood
David and I - Giants and Pelgrims
Wild Strawberries - Eternal Tapestry
Mountain Primrose - Eternal Tapestry
Ancient Echoes - Eternal Tapestry
When stars align - Caleb Etheridge
Milchizedek - Giants and Pelgrims
Maidenhair Spleenwort - Eternal Tapestry
A special thanks to the whole Armstrong family:
Ian Armstrong, Lee Armstrong, Holly Armstrong, Max Armstrong, Ruth Armstrong, Asha Armstrong, Maya Armstrong, Rosa Armstrong, Amy Armstrong, Levi Armstrong and grandson Elijah Armstrong
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Superstrata's brand vision 'less is more' proves itself yet again with the launch of a new product that strips down the bike to a minimalistic design with minimalist features, the fixie. Allowing the urban dweller to focus on the ride. No complications. No fuss. No problems.
Client: Superstrata
Director / DP: Arthur Neumeier
1st AC: Ab Gulten
Editor: Aron van Blooijs
Colorist: Jan Maarten de Wit
Producer Patricia Simon
PA: Elia Mitalas
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A series of portraits about successful women who are taking their careers to the next level. Three short films were created featuring Igone de Jongh, Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing and Hanna Verboom.
What drives them, how they ended up doing what they love and what inner force was needed to achieve this.
Director: Arthur Neumeier
Cinematography: Zeeger Verschuren & Arthur Neumeier
Executive Producer: Egon Feiner
Producer: Kimberley English
1st AC: Abdurrahim Gulten
Gaffer: Arthur Vis
Edit: Aron van Blooijs & Sander Jorna
Production Assistent: Elia Mitalas
Grading: Nic Apostoli
Music & Sound: Marcus Gehring
Cast:
Igone de Jongh
Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing
Hanna Verboom
Production company: Eyeforce
Agency: Iconic
Client: Breitling
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For the "FASTER THAN' campaign Adidas asked us to capture the stories of community athletes overcoming personal obstacles in order to run.
Kurt Ross is faster than his circumstances. After being involved in a high-speed motorcycle accident, suffering from Tuberculosis and going through several major surgeries, he would never have thought this is where he would be today.
Client: Adidas
Agency: AndPeople
Production Company: Eyeforce
Director & D.O.P.: Arthur Neumeier
Producers: Christiaan Coetsee & Mascha Spaans
Editor: Bjorn Baay
AC: Zac Clarke
Athlete: Kurt Ross
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On a wave hunt aboard the famed Bulan Baru, Eyeforce linked up with a handful of the world’s best surfers in efforts to document the dreamiest of strike missions through the Indonesian Archipelago
Immerse yourself in everything that comes with exploring places unknown, and light up that sense of adventure, paradise is calling.
With new waves and new setups along the journey, reality is quickly blurred through the veil that is the Bulan Baru, where the status quo is built around the pure need to surf. Welcome, ‘New Moon’.
Surfers:
Rob Machado
Mikala Jones
Marlon Gerber
Evan Geiselman
Daniel Jones
Directed by Arthur Neumeier
Cinematography
Arthur Neumeier
Ivan Tanjung
Nate Lawrence
Edited by Dylan Connor Haigh
Grading by Charlie Feld
Music by:
Sleep Giant - Stefano Ruggeri
Currency - The Black Angles
Well Kept - Ryan Taubert
Entrance Song - The Black Angles
Special thanks to Todd Gisondi and the Bulan Baru crew.
Note: New Moon is a free work / passion project without any sponsors or funds involved.