A Man Worth Knowing
Aaron Mangoff plays “Calvin” in our mini-series, A Man Worth Knowing.
Weird can be meaningful
I’ve produced video content for over a decade now, and I sometimes think A Man Worth Knowing is the only meaningful thing I’ve created.
Why do I think that?
Because it was pure exploration. My brother and I were brand new to the video production world; I was turning my photography skills into video skills and he was getting really good at audio capture and sound design. We were having fun learning.
A Man Worth Knowing started when I called my brother and told him we should record a man making and eating a sandwich.
That was it.
The below videos are what we ended up with.
A Man Worth Knowing - Pilot.
This is the very first episode we produced. We went to Value Village with Aaron and bought him a turtle neck sweater that he absolutely hated. He agreed to wear it.
I miss making stuff with Aaron, and I think you’ll see why.
If you have to explain a joke, it’s not funny.
One of my favourite moments with these videos, was when I played an episode or two at a family Christmas gathering.
When we were done watching, a relative said: “So… why are these funny?”
I knew right then that we were on to something good.
Season 2, cancelled after 1st episode.
We took a decent break from the series, and then came back — as though we were launching season 2.
But then we started to grow up and get busy. Aaron’s living out in B.C, and my brother and I have kids and a little less time. I’ll cherish these memories, big time.
While the videos ended up being pretty good, it was the experience of making them that was magical. Sometimes I laughed so hard my stomach hurt. I’d say that’s a pretty good sign you’re on the right track.
Kaitlyn McGee, as the flower shop owner. Aaron, as Calvin.
Calvin plays with toys.
Me and Aaron on set.
Me, Luke, and Aaron getting on the same page.