In memoriam: Shane Jibben

North by Northwest recently shared the news that Shane Jibben passed away.

From the online tribute:


On June 5, 2022, Michael “Shane” Jibben, loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of one, passed away at the age of 68 after an all too quick and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer.

Shane was born on April 23, 1954 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Ernie and Hazel Jibben. While attending the University of South Dakota, he met the love of his life, Barbara (Manolis) Jibben. They married in May of 1978, and their two children, Mathew and Katy, were born in Rapid City before moving to Seattle in 1985. The family spent eight years there, where Shane and Barb built lifelong friendships and enjoyed being active in the community. The family moved to Boise in 1993, a place Shane loved to call home.

Shane put his family and friends first, and took pride in taking care of others. He served as manager of North by Northwest Productions, a film and video productions agency, for 25 years. There, he was honored to lead his team not only professionally, but personally. Shane made lunch for his employees and clients nearly every day, a simple gesture that spoke volumes to his giving nature. He had a passion for music, played multiple instruments including guitar, banjo, and accordion–most self-taught–and was a collector of Beatles memorabilia. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, going on walks near the Boise River Greenbelt, playing music and studying music theory, taking on household projects with his wife, volunteering as the Maintenance Director on his HOA Board of Directors, and being an active member in the Rocky Mountain Highrailers model train club. Shane was known for his quick wit, his kind and compassionate spirit, and his love for family.

Shane was preceded in death by his son, Mathew, his parents, Ernie and Hazel, and his sister Lana. He is survived by his wife Barb, his daughter Katy son-in-law Adam, his granddaughter Kennedy, his grand-dog and walking buddy Moose, and his six sisters and their many family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 12th, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Barber Park Event Center, 4049 S. Eckert Road, Boise, Idaho, 83716. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please consider donating to the Mathew Jibbensmith Scholarship Fund at Pacific Lutheran University via the following link where you will find information for donating in Shane’s honor: plu.edu/tribute


Deepest condolences to Shane’s family and friends.

Job opening – DP/Camera Operator

North by Northwest in Boise is looking to add a DP/Camera Operator to its Boise staff. From the job listing online:

Description:

North by Northwest is looking to add a DP/Camera Operator with client skills in its Boise office. We specialize in commercial advertising and corporate video projects, working with clients directly and through advertising agencies. Our work occasionally takes us across the world, sometimes across the country, and often around the Pacific Northwest.

We’re searching for someone who knows their way around a multitude of camera platforms, gets along with others well, and has an appreciation for Miller High Life. A great candidate is someone interested in growing into a Director role. If you like to work hard and play hard, you may be a good fit here.

NXNW have been thriving in the Treasure Valley for 23 years, hailing from the original Spokane office. We look forward to hearing from those who can help us thrive another 23 years.

Responsibilities:

  • Camera operation on projects
  • Gear organization & maintenance
  • Fill various crew positions as needed
  • Sit in on meetings with clients
  • Collaborate ideas with others
  • Running auditions
  • Scout locations

See the original job listing for full details and how to apply.

And in the end…

Another Rockie Awards show is in the books.

There was food. And drinks. And revelry.

Oh, and awards were handed out, of course. Our friend and occasional contributor Don Day live tweeted some of them:

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Drake Cooper took home Best of Show for their Don’t Fail Idaho work on behalf of the J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation.

Art Gregory was recognized with the Silver Medal Award.

Although he was on vacation in Tanzania when it happened, a collective toast was raised to Bill Drake for his lifetime of work in this crazy business we call advertising, and he received a lifetime membership to the Boise Advertising Federation.

All in all, it was a solid show at an outstanding venue. A hearty ‘well done’ to everyone who helped put on the show.

And the show got started with this fantastic piece of work from John Eames and the folks at North by Northwest:

 

SOLD OUT — Second Annual Tour de Smashed

Update: Per the BAF’s Facebook page, this event is sold out.

The Boise Advertising Federation is hosting the second annual Tour de Smashed on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30 – 9:00. As with last year’s event, the Tour will make stops at a variety of different shops.

This year’s list includes:

The Tour begins on the 4th floor of 913 W. River St at Stoltz Marketing Group, and ends in the same building, on the second floor at Wirestone. Ample parking is available.

Cost is $15 and includes drinks (read: beer) on the bus. Additional details are below.

Second Annual Tour de Smashed

New Hire at North by Northwest

North by Northwest in Boise has added Chuck Hurst to their Boise team as an Associate Producer.

Formerly the owner of C. Hurst Digital Media, he has worked on such large-scale television projects as NBC’s “Baby Borrowers” and the Travel Channel’s “Man Vs. Food” as well as the independent feature “Three of a Kind.”

Hurst graduated from the University of Idaho in 2005 and has since been working on North By Northwest projects on a freelance basis.

Congratulations Chuck.