VELOUR GOLD
Efficient Problem-Solving in a Tight Space
This production was both exciting and challenging to manage as an Assistant Director. Day 1 was a breeze—we had the luxury of overbooking a location for just a few shots, allowing the director to work at their own pace. However, the majority of the film was shot in a small apartment on a high floor of a building still under construction. With a large crew and extensive equipment to manage, the logistical hurdles were significant.
Recognizing an opportunity to streamline the process, I collaborated closely with department heads to cut an entire day of production without compromising quality. By optimizing the schedule and prioritizing team efficiency, we captured outstanding performances and beautiful coverage of the scenes. This approach not only saved time and money but also minimized the effort required to move equipment in and out of such a challenging location, keeping the team motivated and the production running smoothly.
Cast
Christina Martin
Cassidy Spring
Camera Department
Director of Photography: Steven Zhou
1st AC: Alex Marwaha
2nd AC: Nate Glerum
BTS Photographer: Raven Pitts
Grip and Electric
Gaffer (Dining Room Unit): Charles Hoy
Gaffer (Forest Unit) / Key Grip: Brian Nguyen
Grip Swing: Phelix Choi
G&E Pre-Rig: Samantha Soldo
Grips:
Molly McCormick
Esteban Larach
Weichung Chen
Austin Whiting
BBG / BBE Swing: Nghi Pham
Dolly Grip: Nghi Pham
THE CREDITS
Director: Brian Cloutier
Producer: Jacob Kojder
Art Department
Art Director: Casserley Grace
Prop Designer: Allison Welker
Set Decorator: Katelyn DiPippa
Lead Concept Artist: Lea Bagi
Concept Artists:
Carolyn Murphy
Payton Kustka
Sol Rodriguez
Georgia Page
Hair and Makeup
Makeup Artist: Arianne Young Sang
Assistant Makeup Artist: Nadya Lopez
Wardrobe Department
Costume Designer: Jacob Wiant
Wardrobe Supervisor: Lillian Brownlee
Costume Technician: Jana Wiant
Costume Advisors:
Olivia Dakin
Sierra Stoliar
Production Team
First Assistant Director: Taylor Braun
Storyboard Artist: Bennie Stenger
Continuity: Susana Garcia De Paredes
Production Assistant: Miles Greenly
Construction Crew
Set Construction:
Taylor Braun
Lillian Brownlee
Ron Cantrell
Payton Kustka
Cameron Davis
Jacob Nichols
Post-Production
Editor: Maria Pelletier
Assistant Editor: Alex Ruiz
Colorist: Steven Zhou
Sound Designer and Composer: Amaya Ayuso
Promotional Department
Promotional Director: Jacob Wiant
Promotional Manager / Social Strategist / Lead Graphic Designer: Gavin Bacher
Graphic Designer: Aurora Hull
Title Design
Designers: Azure Kwok and Jacob Wiant
COLLABORATORS
DIRECTOR
Brian Cloutier
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA
THOMAS KENNEDY
2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
SOFIA WALSH
PRODUCER
JACOB KOJDER
2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA
REESE COSTA
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
ERICA YAMANER
BRANDING/MARKETING:
HOPE LONG
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
SAM REWOLINKSI
STEADICAM OP
CARLY ORECK
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
ABIGAIL MACK
MAKEUP HEAD:
BEKA GOMEZ DE LEON
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
CATE KRAAK
GAFFER
CORRIN SROKA
CASTING DIRECTOR:
LUC PIQUETTE
HAIR STYLIST:
ALYSSA MERRIT
STARRING
CRISTINA MARTIN
GRIP
BAHAR REZFANIFAR
SOUND MIXER
ANDREA PARRA
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
SPENCER WEINSTEIN
AND
CASSIDY SPRING
DIT, EDITOR & BTS
MC GARRISON
BOOM OPERATOR