(From left to right): Jake De Agrela (Co-director), James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”), Chloe Holmes (Producer), Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director/Writer), Keenan Bailey (Sound Production/Editor) and Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) celebrate wrapping the filming on April 20th, 2018
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-Director, Writer and Production Designer) helmed the production with his ambitious storytelling and leadership skills.
Jake De Agrela (Co-Director) brought a wealth of experience to the project as well as filling in the gap of the beautifully matched directorial duo.
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) brought a keen eye to set, channeling her enthusiasm into the gorgeous visuals you see in the film.
Chloe Holmes (Producer) held the production together with tight scheduling and efficient organization while keeping the vision of the film fully intact.
James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”) brought life to the drunken comedian as well as his alter egos both on-stage and in front of the lens with great passion and truth.
(From left to right): James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”), Zeke Morgan-Hind (Writer and Co-Director), Szalina Maass (Cinematographer), Chloe Holmes (Producer) and Jake De Agrela (Co-Director) having fun after having taken their head shots.
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“Hard to Explain” 2014 Poster for Frank Reynolds Tour
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), the crew prep the room for the shoot
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), the crew prep the room for the shoot
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), Keenan Bailey (Sound) doing his thing on-set
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), the crew help block off the extra space. Frank Reynolds must suffer with a smaller backroom
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), James Norton as Frank Reynolds
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) gets her close up on James
POC Shoot (6th April, 2018), James Norton with his prop food
Celebratory wrap photo (1)
Celebratory wrap photo (2)
Jake De Agrela gets a quick selfie with the crowd from the final shot of the film
Jake De Agrela, Keenan Bailey and James Mooney pose for a selfie early in production
Jake De Agrela, Keenan Bailey and James Mooney check the shot list
The aforementioned selfie starring Jake De Agrela (Co-director), Keenan Bailey (Sound) and James Mooney (“Manager”)
The crew set up the JIB for the final shot of the film (1)
The crew set up the JIB for the final shot of the film (2)
Zeke and James have a laugh as the seated crowd make their appearance
Zeke Morgan-Hind carefully places the microphone
Szalina gets down and dirty for some cool shots
Szalina gets down for some nice B-roll of the famous stool
Some of the set dressing thanks to Zeke Morgan-Hind (Production Designer)
Szalina makes sure to get James’ good side
Phoebe Dingli helps set up “Frank Reynolds”’ face to be screen-ready
Exploring camera angles
Szalina and Keenan get the lighting and sound sorted for the “Heckler’s” coverage
A wide view of the cast and crew prepping
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) climbs to the top of the space for a high angle shot
Chloe Holmes (Producer) prepares the slate while Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) and Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) prepare the camera
Chloe Holmes (Producer) prepares the slate, Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) and Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) prepare the camera and Keenan Bailey (Sound) prepares his sound
Keenan Bailey checks his sound levels
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer), Abbey Kind (Additional Crew) and Chloe Holmes (Producer) prepare a shot
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) talks James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”) through the next scene (1)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) talks James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”) through the next scene (2)
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Production Design) prepares the prop drinks
Jesse Newell (On-set Photographer) takes a sneaky photo of the mirror
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) and Abbey Kind (Additional Crew) prep the shot
Keenan Bailey (Sound) waits until his turn is up
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) enjoys his morning coffee
Chloe Holmes (Producer) makes sure everything is done in a timely manner
Phoebe Dingli finishes with James Norton’s makeup
Zeke Morgan-Hind and James Norton compare drinks together
Zeke Morgan-Hind helps prepare the set (1)
Zeke Morgan-Hind helps prepare the set (2)
(From left to right): Keenan Bailey, Zeke Morgan-Hind, Phoebe Dingli, Jake De Agrela, Chloe Holmes, James Norton, Szalina Maass, Abbey King. The crew gather around the star (1)
(From left to right): Keenan Bailey, Zeke Morgan-Hind, Phoebe Dingli, Jake De Agrela, Chloe Holmes, James Norton, Szalina Maass, Abbey King. The crew gather around the star (2)
The crew figure out how to achieve the next shot in the dressing room
(From left to right): Szalina Maass, Jake De Agrela, Abbey King and Chloe Holmes
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) with our GH5S
(From left to right): Abbey King, Keenan Bailey and Jake De Agrela
(From left to right): Szalina Maass, Abbey King and Jake De Agrela
Chloe Holmes (Producer) steps on-set
Keenan Bailey (Sound/Editor) steps on-set
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer), Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Abbey King (Additional Crew) prepare the JIB
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) prepares the stool for a shot
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) gives Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) some direction
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) starts assembling the gear for today’s shoot
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) and James Mooney (“Manager”) prepping
Phoebe Dingli prepares James Norton for some light makeup (1)
Phoebe Dingli prepares James Norton for some light makeup (2)
Phoebe Dingli prepares James Norton for some light makeup (3)
Some quick tips before moving onto the next shot
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) and Abbey King (Additional Crew) see the shot list (1)
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) and Abbey King (Additional Crew) see the shot list (2)
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) and Abbey King (Additional Crew) see the shot list (3)
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) sees a passed out Jason Kim (Additional Crew)
The crew sets up the JIB before a crowd of extras enter the room
Zeke Morgan-Hind talks to Jason Tolj
The famous stool and mic (1)
The famous stool and mic (2)
The JIB is set, time to white-balance the GH5S
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) and Abbey King (Additional Crew) see the shot list (4)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) helps hold the JIB (1)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) helps hold the JIB (2)
Jake De Agrela and Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-directors) help with the JIB
The crew work to balance the JIB (1)
The crew work to balance the JIB (2)
Zeke Morgan-Hind and Jake De Agrela (Co-directors) and Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) share a laugh
Jake De Agrela and James Norton share a laugh (1)
Jake De Agrela and James Norton share a laugh (2)
Jake De Agrela and James Norton share a laugh (3)
James Norton prepares for his first piece of acting for the day
Zeke Morgan-Hind directs the crowd
Szalina Maass prepares the final shot of the film (or first on the schedule)
The crowd waits for their moment
The crew move on from the crowd shots to start work on the opening oner
James Norton waits between setups
Jason Kim and Kirralee Martin (Additional Crew) check the table for the shot list (1)
Jason Kim and Kirralee Martin (Additional Crew) check the table for the shot list (2)
Phoebe Dingli and Jason Kim share a laugh
Chloe Holmes (Producer) makes sure the crew stay on schedule
Keenan Bailey checks his sound recordings (1)
Keenan Bailey checks his sound recordings (2)
Zeke Morgan-Hind works on how to direct the big oner opening shot (1)
Zeke Morgan-Hind works on how to direct the big oner opening shot (2)
Zeke Morgan-Hind works on how to direct the big oner opening shot (3)
Zeke Morgan-Hind directs some extras
Chloe Holmes (Producer) and Jason Tolj (Lighting/Set Supervisor) are on check
The crew use the table in the corner as a means to hold equipment and papers
Some of the crew have some fun conversations between set-ups
Jason Kim prepares between set-ups
The crew get ready for the big opening oner (1)
The crew get ready for the big opening oner (2)
The crew get ready for the big opening oner (3)
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director)
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director)
Chloe Holmes (Producer)
Slate: Take 1
James Norton takes a small break between setups
James Norton poses with his poster
“Frank Reynolds” (1)
“Frank Reynolds” (2)
Setups (1)
Setups (2)
Szalina takes a moment to take more footage
Jake De Agrela, Zeke Morgan-Hind, James Norton and Phoebe Dingli discuss a shot
Jake De Agrela, James Norton and Keenan Bailey have a quick laugh before shooting (1)
Jake De Agrela, James Norton and Keenan Bailey have a quick laugh before shooting (2)
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) gets low and dirty for smooth angles
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Keenan Bailey (Sound) share a laugh (1)
Jake De Agrela directing... something
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) gets ready to refresh the slate
Slate!
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Keenan Bailey (Sound) share a laugh (2)
The crew set up the lighting in the backrooms (1)
The crew set up the lighting in the backrooms (2)
The crew set up the lighting in the backrooms (3)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Chloe Holmes (Producer) work out the schedule together (1)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Chloe Holmes (Producer) work out the schedule together (2)
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) and Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) check the framing
Keenan Bailey (Sound/Editor)
Abbey King (Additional Crew)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director)
Jesse Newell (On-set Photographer)
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer) prepares the ISO
Szalina Maass (Cinematographer)
The crew lighting the scene and the crew grabbing sound from the scene
Jake De Agrela, James Norton and Phoebe Dingli prepare for a performance
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) relaxes after wrapping the film
Zeke Morgan-Hind and Jake De Agrela, Co-Directors
Jake De Agrela (Co-director), Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) and Keenan Bailey (Editor) get to work on the very first assemble cut of the film
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) does some touch ups on a cut of the film
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) hanging out in the editing room
Zeke Morgan-Hind (Co-director) and James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”) take a break to eat after an editing session
Jake De Agrela, Zeke Morgan-Hind and James Norton hang out after an editing session
James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”) does some ADR work during post-production
James Norton (“Frank Reynolds”) hangs around in the sound stage
James Norton and Zeke Morgan-Hind prepare for a song recording
Zeke Morgan-Hind and Melissa Munoz Escobar listen to a version of her song “Voices in my Head” during recording
Melissa Munoz Escobar records “Voices in my Head”
Melissa Munoz Escobar having some fun in the sound stage
Zeke and Melissa talk through the song
Melissa Munoz Escobar records a track
The Murdoch University screening of Faces in the Crowd (along with several other shorts), the crowd is coming in!
(From left to Right): Jason Tolj, James Norton, Phoebe Dingli, Jake De Agrela and Zeke Morgan-Hind celebrate their first screening of “Faces in the Crowd” (1)
(From left to Right): Jason Tolj, James Norton, Phoebe Dingli, Jake De Agrela and Zeke Morgan-Hind celebrate their first screening of “Faces in the Crowd” (2)
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Phoebe Dingli (“Ex Wife”) take a selfie outside the Murdoch Uni screening
Jake De Agrela (Co-director) and Melissa Munoz Escobar (Songwriter) take a selfie outside the Murdoch Uni screening