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Big Slate Media was created with a simple vision - create content that doesn't suck

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content creation agency & studio in #knoxville
video production | aerial videography | social media
🔻let’s do work🔻

We have a couple of new faces around here at Big ...

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Oct 21

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We have a couple of new faces around here at Big S

We have a couple of new faces around here at Big Slate Media… meet the new guys! 🤗 Phillip Bootsma and Jon Friedman are joining the team as videographers + editors. We are so stoked to have these two incredibly talented fellas on our crew! Here’s a bit about them:

➡️ @phillipbootsma | @bootsma.media: Originally from Miami, FL, Phillip moved here to be with his partner who is currently getting her PhD from the University of Tennessee. He attended college at Florida State University where he pursued a degree in media production and film studies. Since then, Phillip has worked in commercial productions on set, live sports production, and local TV news. Outside of work you can find him watching sports (F1, NBA, NFL, NCAA), movies, and YouTube or listening to music, playing video games, taking pictures on his film camera or taking his dog Ana for a walk.

➡️ @jonfrie: You can either find Jon at his desk working on his latest edit, in the break room chugging energy drinks, or on set playing with his favorite toys. From originally starting his career in the music industry to slowly making his way into the advertising world, Jon has been doing one thing consistently - making dope videos. But in his free time, Jon enjoys playing tug of war with his dog, watching TV with his wife, making music, and (sometimes) working out.

Join us in welcoming these awesome guys to our team! 🙌🏼

A quick reminder… #knoxrocks

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Oct 19

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A quick reminder… #knoxrocks

A quick reminder… #knoxrocks

🧡Our owner and founder @jonmhalley is ...

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Oct 11

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🧡Our owner and founder @jonmhalley is #MadeforK

🧡Our owner and founder @jonmhalley is #MadeforKnoxville! We're so thrilled for him to be featured in @knoxec’s "Made for Knoxville" campaign that shines a light on Knoxville’s diverse entrepreneurial community. You can read the entire story at the link in our bio, but here's a little snippet:

"Knoxville needs Jonathan Halley. If not for his impressive, entirely self-taught video production skills or his talented team of creatives at Big Slate Media, then for his compassionate spirit and eagerness to see his community succeed."

🤩 JOIN OUR CREW: We’re looking for a highly ...

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Oct 5

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🤩 JOIN OUR CREW: We’re looking for a highly m

🤩 JOIN OUR CREW: We’re looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented, fun and creative person to join our team in a full-time position as Social Media + Digital Coordinator. This person will have a minimum of 1-2 years of social media management experience and should know how to handle multiple clients representing a variety of industries.

In addition to being a top-notch production house, we have a small in-house team that places content across various social and digital channels. Fortunately, we’re seeing tremendous growth in this area of our company and it’s time to add to our team!

Take a look at the full description and apply at the link in our bio!

Let’s celebrate Eli! 👏🏻 We freakin’ love...

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Sep 27

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Let’s celebrate Eli! 👏🏻 We freakin’ love

Let’s celebrate Eli! 👏🏻 We freakin’ love this guy! Happy Birthday to our newest full timer, @alexanderelias_. 🎉He’s a Media Production Specialist by day, filmmaker, reader and gamer by night. Some fun facts about this dude: he loves Boardwalk Empire and the smell of Sequoyah Hills in the spring. Eli’s also our tallest crew member, meaning he can actually reach the gear on the top shelf… Join us in wishing him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ➡️ Swipe to the end to see him in crab form. 🦀

The @gsmballoonfest is one of our favorite events ...

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Sep 17

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The @gsmballoonfest is one of our favorite events

The @gsmballoonfest is one of our favorite events to capture from the sky. The event field is filled with a spectrum of color against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee mountain sunset. There's truly nothing like it! ➡️ Swipe to see the recap video!

Today, we say goodbye to one of the greats. Our ...

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Sep 15

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Today, we say goodbye to one of the greats. Our in

Today, we say goodbye to one of the greats. Our incredible DP, Editor, Animator and Photographer for the past two years, @katelynnoltrogge is taking her talents back to the Windy City where she went to school. Katelynn has been an integral part of this crew, our processes and our success. Her knowledge, passion and spirit has made a huge impact here, and she will missed dearly. While we're so very sad to see her go, we know she's going to do amazing things in Chicago and can't wait to see all of her future accomplishments and creativity. ❤️

Haaaaaave you met Ben?? 👋🏻 From Brentwood, ...

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Sep 14

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Haaaaaave you met Ben?? 👋🏻 From Brentwood, T

Haaaaaave you met Ben?? 👋🏻 From Brentwood, TN and entering his senior year at the University of Tennessee, @bengleason23 is a passionate content creator looking to find his footing in the creative industry. Assuming the role of Production Intern, Ben assists wherever necessary on set and attempts to master file management in the office.

At school, Ben works for Tennessee Athletic's 151 Creative team where he prowls the sidelines of sporting events capturing and publishing in-game content. When not at work or in the classroom, Ben procrastinates doing his homework by playing instruments, sports and escaping to the Appalachian Mountains for a sunset view on top of a mountain. 🌄

THIS. GUY. 👏🏻 Ladies and gents, say hello to...

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Sep 7

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THIS. GUY. 👏🏻 Ladies and gents, say hello to

THIS. GUY. 👏🏻 Ladies and gents, say hello to our newest full-time crew member, @alexanderelias_! From humble beginnings as a production intern, Eli has really impressed us with his knowledge, dedication and can-do attitude. He assists on set as a 1st AC or Key Grip, and you might even see him manning the boom from time to time. In the edit bay, this wiz is crankin’ out projects like it’s going out of style. He’s become a pro at DaVinci Resolve and loves the challenge of color grading. We’re so incredibly lucky to have him on our team!

We have a passion for making video content that is relevant and interesting to your target audience. We believe that is the key to a content creation project.

Our Knoxville-based agency began in the summer of 2015 as a production company specializing in aerial film and photography. We quickly grew into a full-service production house creating video content for broadcast and digital. We fight against the “noise” of social media and “posting just to post” by creating strategically sound and truly inspiring content for audiences.

stamper sitting in the big slate media studio

stamper The Goodest Boy

michael hutcheon on set holding a slate

michael hutcheon Producer

Mike, Jonathan, and Linda Halley at the Big Slate Media ribbon cutting

linda halley Office Administrator + Mom

carrie hulsey on set operating a sony fs7 camera

carrie hulsey Videographer + Editor

jon friedman knoxville video production

jon friedman knoxville video production

jon friedman Videographer + Editor

Ben Gleason on set with Big Slate Media

ben gleason Production Intern

Eli Heaton on set looking off camera, smiling

eli heaton Media Production Specialist

chloe pigure holding a large flag on set

chloe pigue Account Executive + Digital Strategist

Jess Gutman on set holding a production slate

jess gutman Digital Marketing + Art Director

lucas cooper holding a boom mic on set

lucas cooper Content Development Lead

phillip bootsma knoxville tennessee

phillip bootsma

phillip bootsma Videographer + Editor

jonathan halley operating a camera on a ronin gimbal

jonathan halley Founder + Executive Producer

our team in action

We work together like a well-oiled production machine… and we have a ton of fun in the process.