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Dustin McLaughlin

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🏁 Building @twlvmidnight 🏁
Creative work, production takes, business lessons
Dad | Co-Founder | Director | EP
FW•TX

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From failure to burnout to building the hardest and best damn thing I've ever done. 🏁

There's no secret sauce. I guess if there is it's surround yourself with good people. I owe a lot to a lot of people for always believing in me.

Shoutout to the people that inspired me, then ones that showed me the way & helped shape me, and the ones that helped me build @twlvmidnight into a 7 figure business. 8 figures here we come 🫶

#mystory #productioncompany #trusttheprocess #betonyourself #creativeentrepeneur taken in Texas by @dustydink

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me n bro locked in 🔒 @brandonmarcel

#director #productioncompany #videodirector #lockedin #musicvideos taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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3 months ago

World Cup ads ⚽️ > Super Bowl ads 🏈

@brahmacerveja put out a masterclass of a commercial for the World Cup. If you haven't seen this commercial you gotta go watch it!

The sound design brings you into the ad and immerses you into the streets of Brazil 🇧🇷

The match cuts are masterfully done.

The branding throughout is done tastefully and intentionally.

The pacing keeps things exciting and the VFX are done in a way that doesn't pull you out o the energy.

They have a cameo from THE @ronaldo 🐐

This commercial is so fun! I think long form is making a comeback.

Thoughts? 💭

#brahma #worldcup2026 #commercialproduction #productioncompany #jogabonito taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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3 months ago

.MARCEL. - “SLOW NIGHTS” feat. Leon Bridges
[Official Music Video]

Starring @brandonmarcel and @leonbridges
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A Twelve Midnight Production
@twlvmidnight

Directed by @dustydink
Executive Producers: @dustydink @anfronee
Producer: @toddboblu
DP: @dylanwallis.co
CD: @chloe_gonzales

Edited by @biscuitpancakes & @dustydink
Color: @andrewczap
Graphics: @drebetters
Assistant Editor: @mikepnguyen

1st Assistant Director: @hardentyler01
2nd 2nd Assistant Director: @byjacklyndoan
1st Assistant Camera: @ryan.ewart.17

Gaffer: @isaacelstoen
Key Grip: @domscalise15
Best Boy Grip: Matthew Adams
G+E Swing: William Fritz

Art Director: Zac Hardin
Wardrobe Stylist: @ebonikvyann

BTS Photographer: Chloe Gonzales
BTS Video: Michael Nguyen
BTS Video: John Warder

Production Assistants:
@myvp.ig
@matormadiama
@prod_charl1e

Featuring:
@emrod101
@savvjordyn

Background Talent:
@ilovebritlynn
@taniaveniece
@elaysialea
@vxnessa.ram
@tmoney_kodaks
@janeziaa
@abrahamalexander
@kbdaboss_
@xeus2cool
@seanbthesoulhawk

Locations:
Jordan & Emily Laessig
@lowdoubtbar
@abstract_reality
Kim Philips

Picture Cars:
@underwoodmannn
Dominic Tijerina

Catering:
@thejorgepulido
@thejamiepulido
@cookdrankeat

Security:
Jaycob Gibbs

Equipment Provided by:
@shinecinefw taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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4 months ago

follow your dreams kids. slow nights music video drops today 6.25 6pm 🏁 taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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4 months ago

my why--

trying to find the balance of this new stage of life & navigating owning a creative and production company creates constant pressure.

starting something of your own is a rollercoaster. so is becoming a parent. every day is different. im trying to lead with patience, fail with grace, and continuously grow day in and day out.

so far being a father is the coolest thing ever. to wake up everyday with a purpose bigger than myself is a blessing. idk everything and i sure don't have it all figured out but i think the key to a good life is simple -- enjoy the little moments, be selfless, and love your people ♥️🏁

ps here's me w/o my glasses taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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Raw BTS of 'Slow Nights' by @brandonmarcel feat. @leonbridges 🕊️

MUSIC VIDEO LIVE 6.25 6PM ⚡️

This is what people are paying for when they hire a great crew.

Three locations in one day and more scenes than we thought possible.

A day like this only works when every department is in sync. Everyone knows their job, trusts the people around them, and keeps the day moving.

Music videos take a lot more than people realize, especially when you’re moving this fast. But this crew showed up, stayed locked in, and kept finding ways to make every scene happen.

The final video is what everyone sees. This is how it gets made. SUPER proud of this team and this project 🎥

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A Twelve Midnight Production

.MARCEL. - “SLOW NIGHTS”
Official Music Video

Starring @brandonmarcel and @leonbridges

Directed by @dustydink
Executive Producers: @dustydink @anfronee
Producer: @toddboblu
DP: @dylanwallis.co
CD: @chloe_gonzales

Edited by @biscuitpancakes & @dustydink
Color: @andrewczap
Graphics: @drebetters
Assistant Editor: @mikepnguyen

1st Assistant Director: @hardentyler01
2nd 2nd Assistant Director: @byjacklyndoan
1st Assistant Camera: @ryan.ewart.17

Gaffer: @isaacelstoen
Key Grip: @domscalise15
Best Boy Grip: Matthew Adams
G+E Swing: William Fritz

Art Director: Zac Hardin
Wardrobe Stylist: @ebonikvyann

BTS Photographer: Chloe Gonzales
BTS Video: Michael Nguyen
BTS Video: John Warder

Production Assistants:
@myvp.ig
@matormadiama
@prod_charl1e

Featuring:
@emrod101
@savvjordyn

Background Talent:
@ilovebritlynn
@taniaveniece
@elaysialea
@vxnessa.ram
@tmoney_kodaks
@janeziaa
@abrahamalexander
@kbdaboss_
@xeus2cool
@seanbthesoulhawk

Locations:
Jordan & Emily Laessig
@lowdoubtbar
@abstract_reality
Kim Philips

Picture Cars:
@underwoodmannn
Dominic Tijerina

Catering:
@thejorgepulido
@thejamiepulido
@cookdrankeat

Security:
Jaycob Gibbs

Equipment Provided by:
@shinecinefw taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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4 months ago

“When You’re Here, You’re Home.”

With the world’s biggest sporting event landing right here in our backyard this summer, we knew we had to help our clients be part of the moment.

We teamed up with @txwhiskey to create a place worth gathering on Match Day and brought in director @kerrylofton to bring it all to life. If you know his work, you know it’s in good hands.

Executive Producers: @dustydink @anfronee
Producer: @toddboblu
Director: @kerrylofton
Creative Director: @chloe_gonzales
DP: @dylanwallis.co
1st AD: @hardentyler01
1st AC: @ryan.ewart.17
Gaffer: @isaacelstoen
Grip: Caleb Henry & @domscalise15
Wardrobe Stylist: @meredith.noles
Wardrobe PA: @natalieponciano_
Senior Editor: @biscuitpancakes
Assistant Editor: @mikepnguyen
GFX: @carrigansales
VFX: @alpd86
PA: Brianna Brasher
Audio Capture: Michael Nguyen

Main Talent:
Joseph Williams, Taylor Nicks, Rox Pryor, Matthew Pettigrew, Tiffany Swilley

Background Talent:
Dustin Faires, Kyle McAdams, Elliot Flint, Miguel Chavarria, Nick Russell,
Hannah Yates, Benjamin Bunkley, Belle Casta, DJ Turner, Jewel Noel, Carrigan Sales

Special thanks to Legacy Casting and Shine Cine by @dustydink

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4 months ago

yes i shot and edited the video. yes i have vanilla cold foam on my mustache 🙏 @.MARCEL.

#myfriends #texasmusic #musicvideos #productioncompany taken in Fort Worth, Texas by @dustydink

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5 months ago

We won FOUR @tellyawards! This year had over 13,000 entries and a panel of 250+ industry experts from across the world of video + TV 🤯

Huge credit to our team, those who helped make it happen and cheers to another milestone! by @dustydink

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i still have to remind myself tbh 🏁 by @dustydink

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5 months ago

New commercial work created by an entire team of humans (plus 1 dog) 🐾

Client: Dr Pol Clinicial Nutrition
Agency: Mass Media
Production Co: Twelve Midnight

Director: @matthewprojas
EP: @dustydink @anfronee
Creative Director: @chloe_gonzales
Producer: @toddboblu
1st AD: @jeradlad
DP: @dylanwallis.co
1st AC: Ryan Ewart
Gaffer: @isaacelstoen
Key Grip: Christian Baez
Production Designer: Zac Hardin
Wardrobe: @victauriousstyles
HMUA: Nashaira Vega
Sr Editor: @biscuitpancakes
Assistant Editor: @mikepnguyen
GFX: @carrigansales
VFX: Elijah Kattke
Color: Neil Anderson

Lead Talent: @chaiabrett
Dog Talent: Kota
VO Artist: Lucy Parkinson

Set Dresser: Alex Rodriguez
Art Assistant: Monica Bartley

PA: Steve Bumbera, Magan Knuckles, Eric Martínez, Brianna Brasher

Special thanks to @shinecinefw @lowtownstudios @txsupplyrentals @campbellagencytalent by @dustydink

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