Sleep, Wake, Forget

I've recently been working on a film titled Sleep, Wake, Forget, written and directed by Ariel Vida. I have many hats on this project - not unusual for independent films. The jobs I will be credited for are photographer and graphic designer, but I have also done a lot of the social media, marketing, and promotions, as well as food service, runner, and production assistant.

Sleep, Wake, Forget Production Still

It has been such an amazing experience to work on this project. I came into it with very little knowledge of how a film is made. I understand more and understand how much more there is to learn. I've also decided the the stills photographer has the best job in the world. 'Tis true that graphic design is my passion, but let's face it, there's no greater job than being the stills photographer of a film production (I understand this is a matter of opinion). Take as many pictures as possible of the actors, the director, behind the scenes and the above-the-line people while being as un-noticeable as possible? Yeah, don't need to try too hard to convince me to do that.

It's even better being the stills photographer AND the graphic designer, which I know is only possible on very small productions, but it is incredibly convenient and creatively satisfying to take as many photos as I need and be able to use those photos in graphics. I feel as if everything I dreamed of doing as a kid I am doing on this production!

And recently we've been getting some media buzz - including the State News and the out-of-state Washington Examiner!