Jared Leeds' Untitled Bus Project (2017)

M Doucette Production will produce Jared Leed's Untitled Bus Project. 

The short will follow the unlikely interaction between two strangers on a bus. Executive producer Matthew Eriksen is excited to hit the ground running with Jared Leed's as the director and Anthony Jarvis as Director of Photography. Other credits include Josephine Cooper and Jason Hunter as the two leads. Boston stylist Jen Dunlea will oversee the art department and Michele Doucette as consulting producer and casting director.

Logline: Two strangers find a quiet connection on a city bus.

The film, currently in pre-production, will shoot in Boston, MA this December and is slated for release in 2017.

Good Housekeeping with Meghan Markle

M Doucette Production was hired to produce an 8–page celebrity fashion and travel feature for Good Housekeeping's August 2016 issue.

The magazine wanted to showcase all that Boston had to offer, and it was essential to find a producer that was not only familiar with the city, but could tap into the very pulse of what makes it so fashion-friendly. When GH's photo editor, Devon Baverman, approached MDP about producing their photoshoot, Michele and Matthew jumped at the opportunity.

We took Meghan Markle (she plays paralegal Rachel Zane on Suits) on a fabulous adventure through Boston's cobblestoned streets, a seaside sailboat and one of the city's newest rooftop hangouts. We had 6 locations, 8 outfits, and one day to make it all happen. Challenge accepted!

BEHIND THE SCENES

We started our day in Boston's Innovation District at the Envoy Hotel, a luxurious urban getaway with chic furnishings, concrete flooring and golden pillars.

One of the most impressive parts about working with photographer Bryan Derballa (save for his super down to earth, inspired personality) was his use of natural light—and the high ceiling, atrium-style lobby of the Envoy provided the right amount of sun for our first shot of the day.

Most would shy away from driving a 36-foot motor home, two production vans and a town car down the narrow (and bustling) streets of the historic North End. But for MDP, it's all in day's work.

When it comes to Boston's Little Italy, one must take a trip to Monica's Mercato. This local hotspot added the ideal backdrop to our picnic-inspired scene. Shout out to owner and friend, Frankie Mendoza for his unmatched hospitality.

After our tech scout and reviewing Bryan's test images, we realized we needed something warm and textural to achieve an authentic on-the-go street shot. We needed a location change-up...and fast.

We're on a boat! A big thanks to our friends at Classic Harbor Line for helping us set sail for a successful shot.

Lydia Sellers ensured Meghan maintained her easy breezy look throughout the entire photoshoot—whether on land or sea.

Table for one? We scouted Coppersmith because it's a unique dining venue in South Boston. Set within an industrial warehouse, this restaurant boasts timber beams, repurposed table tops and sunny skylights.

Not to mention their DIY Bloody Mary bar! Who doesn't love a midday cocktail? 

Meghan does ;)

Coppersmith's rooftop patio, with beautifully exposed brick and boardwalk planks, nicely contrasted Meghan's sweater-shorts combo.

Meghan looked simply stunning in these matching separates, paired perfectly with purple-pink flowers and our romantically lit background.

After a quick wardrobe change, Meghan and our crew whisked their way to sweeping panoramic waterfront views of the Envoy's Lookout Bar.

The crew takes a peek at the monitor before making a final call...

That's a wrap! And what a way to finish. We couldn't be happier with the final images and are so proud of all the hard work everyone put forth to make this photoshoot a huge success. Be sure to pick up your own copy of Good Housekeeping :)

FINAL IMAGES

Photographer: Bryan Derballa

1st Assist: Jon Brown

2nd Assist: Anthony Tulliani

Digital Tech: Buck Squib

Videographer: Paul Lewis Anderson

Producers: Matthew Eriksen + Michele Doucette

Production Assists: Corey Davis + Dan Orlow

Hair/Makeup: Lydia Sellers (Exclusive Artists Management)

Seamstress: Karon Yee

Fashion Director: Kristen Saladino

Asst. Fashion Editor: Samantha Roman

Design Director: Melissa Geurts

Entertainment Director: Cortney Pellettieri

Photo Editor: Devon Baverman

Special thanks to the Envoy Hotel, Monica's Mercato, Classic Harbor Line and Coppersmith

Boston Medical Center – "Make Yourself Primary"

M Doucette Production was hired by photographer Jared Leeds (Gren Group) to produce Boston Medical Center's latest print and digital campaign with ad agency, Small Army.

Boston photo producers Michele Doucette and Matthew Eriksen were in charge of casting a diverse group of models across multiple ethnicities and age groups. MDP also scouted a variety of locations, sourced the hair/makeup artist Hilary Warner and prop wardrobe stylist Jen Dunlea—not to mention coordinated the travel during a snowstorm weather advisory!

Playing Basketball in the Gym

Mother's Morning Routine

From the Kitchen to the Classroom

Family Fun at the Museum

Spotted on the streets! You can now see the finished ads on MBTA buses, subways, Boston billboards, magazines and more.

Cambridge BioMarketing with Photographer Heather McGrath

M Doucette Production was hired by full-service advertising agency Cambridge BioMarketing to produce their 'green-screen' photoshoot for Horizon Pharmaceuticals print campaign raising awareness for Urea Cycle Disorders (UDC). The concept was to shoot four models walking a tightrope up in the sky…easy enough, right? Boston photo producer Michele Doucette pulled the job together with precision—from finding the perfect photographer and studio location, to casting models, sourcing hair/makeup and wardrobe stylists as well as coordinating post-production retouching. Take a look behind the scenes to see how we pulled it all together.



During the casting, each model was asked to use their imagination and walk across a ‘tightrope’. Some pictured molten lava beneath their feet, others a vast canyon. What would you picture to get into character?



Michele saw over 150 models to fill just 4 slots. It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it ;)





Our crew showed up bright and early, to prep the set, test lighting and organize (a lot of) wardrobe!





And with a little help of photo magic (digital compositing), we were able to drop our models high in the sky. Hey John, don’t look down!

Photographer: Heather McGrath

1st Assist: Jeff Stiles

2nd Assist: Robyn Maguire
Digital Tech: Jason Zucco

Producers: Michele Doucette and Matthew Eriksen

Wardrobe Stylist: Rina Patsiokostas
Hair/Makeup: Kathleen Schiffmann (Anchor Artists)

Art Director: Lauren Hillyard
Talent: Erik and Chrystian (Model Club), Cambria (Cameo), John (NEMG)