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⚡BRAND FILM⚡ for @marriottbonvoy x @lemeridienhotels.

I'm honored to have been part of this project from creative inception through final delivery, surrounded by such extraordinary talent. We spent 5 ambitious days working with Salt Lake City's incredibly warm and skilled film community, creating something worthy of a global stage.

Special thanks to the incredibly talented @brandonnicholas for being an amazing creative collaborator and fearless leader on set.

Additional thanks to @biancaclinedp, @tylerstrickland, @natashaleonnet, and @dylanisnice for lending your talents and experience, and of course to production company @dreammachinecreative for being such wonderful partner throughout.

Director of Brand Marketing: Nicole Taylor
Marketing Manager: Lauren Amsellem
Director of Media: Austin Paul Tenny
Director of Brand Management: Jenn Cosans

Director: Brandon Nicholas
Production: @dreammachinecreative
EP: @dylanisnice
Producer: Anthony Nicolau
Prod Supervisor: Lori Mertz
Prod Coordinator: Shawn Jackson
1st AD: Faith Shannon
2nd AD: Cheryl Yung
DP: Bianca Cline
1st AC: @pov_mikkel
2nd AC: Solstice Harris
Steadicam: @steadiguyry
2nd Unit DP: Calen Albert
VTR: Nick Nebeker
DIT: Kohl Bybee
Gaffer: Jason Rogers
Best Boy Electric: Doug Arnold
Dimmer OP/Electric: Skyler Soreson
Electric: Jon Tinsley
Electric: Alvaro Vasquez
Key Grip: Al Stoddard
Best Boy Grip: Dennis Dion
Dolly Grip: Tyler Furner
Grip: Craig Katayama
Prod Designer: Lyndi Boone
Set Dec: Michael Frazier
Art Asst: Stephan McManus
Stylist: Carolyn Leone
Asst: Christie Johnson
HMU: Laurie Vukich
HMU Asst: Dawn McFarland
Locations Manager: Mimi Davis-Taylor
Locations Assist: Megan Lee
Trailer Driver: Scott Currey
Generator Driver: Michael Swidniki
Key PA: @janelle_christensen_
Prod PA: Harrison Porter
Cam PA: Alex Ririe
PA: Tucker Davis
Craft Service: Amy Bigler
Extras Coord: Robert Andrus
Lead Editor: Brandon Nicholas
Editor: Dylan Steinberg
AE: Dylan Lam
Colorist: @natashaleonnet @pictureshop
Color Producer: Matt Bellanger
Score: Tyler Strickland
Sound Mix: Matt Copeland
Storyboard: Matthew Meadows
Starring: @macsteelefoster
Featuring: @nina.vuuu
@mat_szymko
Joshua Smith
Mandy Groves
Spencer Jarman

What started as a few simple test shots with my friend & colleague @jmlee534 at @beelectricstudio's amazing virtual production studio somehow (luckily) evolved into a full commercial spot for @irvingfarm. Can you tell which shots are virtual?

Developing and creating this story with @twocoats held special significance for me, marking a decade since my father's passing. This project could not have been made without the generosity and talent of the handful of people who came out to play. Thanks all!

Production Company: @beelectricstudio
Director: @anthonymnicoalau
Producers: @katrinredfern & Andrew Stern, @anthonymnicolau, @jmlee534
Dir. of Photography: @jmlee534
Virtual Artist: @marc.kleinmann
Virtual Prod. Tech: @jmlee534
Steadicam: @steadiplayerone
Cam Operator: @andrewtrost
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Editor & Color: @anthonymnicolau
Prod. Assistant: @colleen__margaret_
Actors: @_twocoats_, @nowaknows, @_randallpink_ (and his son)
Locations: @elizaville_diner, @beelectricstudio, @paradise_hill_farms
Special Thanks: @producedbybrad

@anthonymnicolau, creative producer and co-writer, exudes a quiet confidence. When looking back through BTS footage he is always in the background maneuvering the moving parts.

That quiet confidence in the middle of chaos is exactly what any person wants on a set and in a writing partner.

Anthony was instrumental in bringing this story to life leading with kind feedback, constructive criticism and refreshing honesty.

Also shown, @crayoladanger who is a literal magician, and @camilaxh who is truly beautiful inside and out - more on both in separate posts.

An incredible team, to say the least.

#inyourowntime #scifimovies #womeninscifi #scifishortfilm #metaversegeneration #femalestorytellers #womeninfilm #nycfilmmaker #nyfilmmaker #nycwomeninfilm #femaledirectors #femalewriters #femaleproducers #morewomeninfilm #femalestories #nycfemalefilmmakers #nycfilm #nycfilmmaker #nycfilmmakers #femaleledfilms #futureoffilm #femalescifiwriters #dvsurvivor #cognitivetherapy

Laith Nakli (Hulu's "Ramy") stars as a food delivery driver whose morality is tested when he finds a pair of keys outside of a customer's door, culminating in a night of fear and self discovery.

Director: @anthonymnicolau
Producers: @andykabel & Gabriel Rosenstein
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. of Photography: @ericteti
Original Score: @dmstith
Staring: @laithnakli & @beckychicoine

Watch the full film link in bio.

A casual chat with @andrewtrost (the DP of this film) about his unruly neighbor set everything in motion for this film. Grateful to have had so many talented folks help out on this project and for @shortfilmsmatter breathing some new life into this project with their thoughtful review. LINK IN BIO TO FULL FILM

Prod. Company: @coffeeringfilms
Director: 👏
Writer: 👏
Dir. of Photography: @andrewtrost
Producer: @sachaiskra & 👏
Prod Manager: Crystal Guilbert
Editor: 👏
1st AD: Richard Tan
1st AC: Matt Cutola
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: @trevorfieldsnyc
Art Director: @momoemoh
Audio: @ride_rich_ride
Color: 👏

Starring: Jason Quarles, Galway McCullough, Elizabeth Tucker

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Incredibly honored to have my latest film "Push To Enter" premiering on @shortoftheweek today. Watch at link in bio.

It was only through the combined efforts and talents of everyone who banded together that this film was able to transition from a simple idea to a fully realized vision, highlighting the power of independent filmmaking.

Thanks to everyone who helped bring this to life!

Producers: @andykabel, Gabriel Rosenstein
Director: @anthonymnicolau
Writers: @andykabel & @anthonymnicolau
Dir. Of Photography: @ericteti
1st Asst. Camera: @benscofield_
2nd Asst. Camera: Jet Cafuli
1st Asst. Director: @_twocoats_
Gaffer: @keaganfuller
Key Grip: Jack Mannion
Audio Recordist: @faxbook
Production Asst: @he.bb_eh , Nadia Shehab, David Gray

Original Score: @dmstith
Sound Design: @dlmarano
Edit & Color: @anthonymnicolau
VFX: @_twocoats_ , @dylanisnice

Zion at dusk. Find the headlights.

The elusive empty row.

Had the honor of directing the late great Lynn Cohen a little while back on a film called "Corners". Her dedication to the craft, even at her age, was no less than inspiring. Katherine King and Aida Turturro also turned out some great performances. Grateful to have worked with so many talented people on this project, especially my longtime writing partner Andy Kabel.

The film is now playing on Film Shortage. Link in bio.

Pretty formative film for me growing up. #jeanbelmondo #rip

Never grow tired of this street.

Poster design #2 completed for "Carousel Horse", a quiet film about absurdity I made a few years back. Grateful to have friends that will come out to play with cameras and lights on somewhat of a whim.

If you want to watch the whole film you can see it on my website, link in bio.