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

LUC PIQUETTE

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