Web series
Thrift
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Role: Director/Host
Shot on: a very old iPhone
John and I visit the Society of St Vincent De Paul Thrift (210 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031)Thrift with Miles K is a video series featuring LA comedians, ...
A passion project and a love letter to thrifting—its cheapness, its sustainability, its localness, and the pure weird fun of digging through the refuse of a culture. I created, shot, and hosted this ten episode series over the course of a couple summers.
Episode "Matt Le Grande" promotional material
Title treatment by Andrew Connors
Episode "Logan Guntzelman" promotional materials
Episode "Christine Medrano" promotional materials
Title treatment by me
Title treatment by Casey Ley
Title treatment by me
Series promotional materials
Season 1 promotional materials
With a different guest, musical tracks, and a unique title treatment for each episode, the project was a space to experiment creatively, while promoting the pleasures and virtues of second hand shopping.
Kat Yeary and I visit Out of the ClosetEdited by Aubrey JacobowitzDirected by Miles K"Otis McMusic" by Otis McDonald"State of Guanabara" by Boss Bass"Paige" ...
From humble second-hand stores to vintage boutiques to an outdoor flea market, the series explored the many ways that individuals can share and exchange goods within the community.
David and I visit the Rose Bowl Flea MarketDirected and Edited by Kyle Thompson "Otis McMusic" by Otis McDonald"Can't Deny" by Desired"Sax on Fire" by Jagerman
The show, like thrifting itself, is a mess: nothing is perfect, at times it’s tedious, but it’s still rewarding, at least for those of us who worked on the series—including three editors, two designers, a couple of musicians, and a lot of comedians.
Christine and I visit the Iguana Vintage Clothing in North HollywoodEdited by Kyle ThompsonDirected by Miles K "Just Call It" by Susan"Otis McMusic" by Otis ...