Practice: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

If you meet on the hallowed earth of Sesame Street, as Jelly directing duo Practice did, it's easy to consider that there's no mountain left to climb.

However, that did not stop the pairing of Mike Slane and Adrian Bishop from exploring physical filmmaking with a little sprinkle of digital 3D to amplify their eccentric, larger-than-life concepts for clients such as Waze, Denver Art Museum and the Colorado Tourism Office.

Here, despite being based miles apart, they discuss the shared passions that keep their heads in a creative space.

The Movie Theatres

Mike lives just around the corner from the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, one of several theatres that comprise the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. 

Just about every night of the week you can catch a real gem of a movie, from restored classics to independent new releases, frequently with a guest appearance and Q&A. 

It's a gold mine for film lovers. 

Adrian has a season pass at the Alamo Drafthouse, which has three locations in Denver and similarly hosts filmmakers and classic screenings. 

The Bikes

We don’t commute by car if it can be helped. 

It’s a scientific fact that showing up at the studio or a meeting after a good bike ride produces 33% better ideas! 

Ade’s is a custom frame that a friend in Portland welded for him. 

Mike’s is a classic road bike.

Both have thousands of miles on them.

The Wilds

We’re both lucky to live near some incredible natural settings. 

Mike’s a quick walk to the Pacific Ocean and Ade is a short drive to the Rocky Mountains. 

It’s so important to get out of the studio, away from the computer and into the wilds. 

Let the beauty of the world wash over you! 

The Spice

We both love to cook and these spices are in heavy rotation in our kitchens. 

If you’ve never tried Tajin on a mango, or Ajika in an omelet, you don’t know what you’re missing. 

Actually, you might be missing it, because TJ’s just discontinued carrying Ajika. 

I hate it when that happens!