Documenting Boyd Gaming's 50th Anniversary
When Cannonball Agency called, we knew this one was special. They needed our Production and Post Production expertise for a documentary celebrating the origins of Boyd Gaming and its legendary founder, Sam Boyd. The film unfolds in three chapters—Historical, Community, and Present & Future—with a heavy dose of Las Vegas nostalgia, taking us back to the city’s golden era of the 1970s.
When Cannonball Agency called, we knew this was special. They needed full Production and Post support for a documentary on Boyd Gaming’s founder, Sam Boyd—told in three chapters: Historical, Community, and Present & Future.The Historical section leaned heavily on archival photos and stock footage, with the challenge of honoring Sam’s legacy through powerful storytelling. Motion Graphics Artist Agustin Garamendy brought it to life with bold visuals, blending dynamic graphics and AI treatments to elevate the narrative.Sound Designer Justin Tapp crafted a sonic world rooted in 1970s Las Vegas—live jazz, big-band energy, and vintage textures. His Hawaiian steel guitar moment? Pure magic, down to the classic tuning. Some stories deserve more than polish—they deserve soul. This was one of them.
Agency Partner
Cannonball
Creative Director: Tony McCue
Group Creative Director: Aric Jost
Narration and Interviews
Narration: David Strow
Interviews: Alan Feldman & Michael Green
Video Production
Director: Dustin Henderson
Executive Producer: Pete Halliday
Documentary Editing
Senior Editor: Scott Conger
Colorist: Ryan Stemple
Assistant Editors: Anna Laurentius & Ryan Archer
Motion Graphics
Artist: Agustin Garamendy
Sound Design
Composer: Justin Tapp