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Brothers Chris and Kirk Bray have been producing leather goods for the last ten years. They launched Billykirk from Los Angeles in 1999, learning their craft from a third generation leather maker. A simple leather strap kick started the business, a decade later their collection has flourished into other offerings that consists of bags, belts, shoes, wallets, hats and other accessories. Since expanding and moving their operation to the East, they've employed a group of Amish leather makers to produce much of their line, while wrapping up production in their studio. We visited the brothers over the summer to observe their operation first hand and to discover the beauty behind the process. Photo by Rose Callahan

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Producer
Ed David
Cinematography
Brennan Stasiewicz
Director and Editor

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Robert Carrier 2 years ago

Incredible video.
Brandon Tauszik 1 year ago

Very well done!
Breezy Granzow 2 years ago

wow that was incredible and beautifully captured
speakerbruiser rob 2 years ago

amazing. thank you.
Jonathan Bryant 2 years ago

Very nice!
What camera was this shot with?
The Scout 2 years ago

Thanks for the comments everyone. Jonathan, it was shot on a Sony EX1 with a Letus Ultimate using Nikon lenses.
Anton Seim 2 years ago

Great camera work and lighting. Really good video. Who produced this? Who directed it?
Anton Seim 2 years ago

Ok, after watching the credits: Directed and edited by Brennan Stasiewicz. D.P. - Ed David
The Scout 2 years ago

This doc is part one in a three part series released by The Scout. It is produced by Tom Ran, directed by Brennan Stasiewicz, and Ed David is the director of photography.
martin gomez 2 years ago

Excellent work!! I'm from Argentina looking allways your job friends, i began in leather inspired on you, thanks a lot!!!
david teague 2 years ago

great job!
Patrick Ralph 2 years ago

I love this video!
medul6 2 years ago

so inspiring!
Andrey Grishko 1 year ago

i like you way you thing that things should be done.
Megan Leigh Sweeney 1 year ago

LOVE the execution of this story.
Elissa Bogos 1 year ago

Beautifully shot
LAB78 1 year ago

Love this video, the way it was shot and everything. The master craftsmanship of these two remind me of a friend of mine in Amsterdam, Jason Denham, he's doing more or less the same thing with Denim.. check it out: denhamthejeanmaker.com
I think you guys should do a report on Jason Denham..
Tony Reidsma 1 year ago

Best video I've seen on Vimeo.
Tim May 1 year ago

Stunning, keep it coming
Craig Anderl 1 year ago

Great video! Elegant and inspiring. I've been sending it around to all kinds of people.

Can you inform as to what sort of budget you allotted for that production?
Blair Dog 1 year ago

You have great videos!
exlincer 1 year ago

Fantastic! Great videos to watch early in the morning with coffee! More, More
Osvaldini 1 year ago

As good as the Mast Brother video.
Mikko Rautio 1 year ago

This whole "set" is just lovely!
I respect all pros in these videos.
Thanks for sharing all this!
Paulo Jose 1 year ago

delicious!
Brandon Bloch 1 year ago

... I can smell the leather.
John Wattström 1 year ago

Amazing, I wish now that i could be a leather goods maker.
icebreaker 11 months ago

The iPod doesn't have leather case, such a shame ;) Wish their were more people like you.
sandra lavaniegos 7 months ago

Beautiful video, wonderful documentary and awesome music!
Musser 4 months ago

I've enjoyed each of your wonderful video profiles. You're doing very useful work.
Simone Bissolati 3 months ago

Added to "Men at work" channel
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Diego León Vivar 1 month ago

lovely
Natasha Hawthornthwaite 1 month ago

I love your portrait documentaries guys they are wonderful, they've inspired me thanks for sharing!
Ross Chapman 1 month ago

Couple of kino flos to light? So natural.