PROJECT: A Friend In Need

PRODUCTION COMPANY: Gaff Tape's Finest Filmmakers & A Prayer

A few times a year, across the world, filmmakers participate in the 48 Hour Film Project. It's one of those project where a bunch of creatives gather together for 1 weekend (the 48 hour part) to work on a something fun and get creative juices flowing. And everyone is on the same page on compensation - it's food, an ungodly amount of stress, a fun time (especially if you have the right team), and a finished film (which can be rarity sometimes in the indie scene.) It's almost always fun.

 

 

Who did I work with this year and what did they get?

For the 2024 Spring Pittsburgh Project I worked as the stills photographer for the combo team of Gaff Tape and a Prayer and Filmmakers Finest.


One of the genre's pulled this year for the group was film noir and the team quickly dove right into the project which resulted in some amazing photos, which I'm in the process of going through.


Awards & Nominations

Nominated for Best Costume Design

Nominated for Best Use of Genre (Film Noir)




 

 

Poster Design For This Film by India Jones


 

Film title card showing red text against a dark background with stylized typography.
Noir-style movie poster design with red text overlay and moody lighting effects.
Dramatic film still with red text overlay showing the title 'Friend in Need'.
Film noir inspired promotional collage featuring shadowy figures and yellow text.
Atmospheric film scene with dramatic lighting and red text overlay.
Film crew working in a small indoor space with equipment and blue exercise mats visible.
Film production scene bathed in dramatic red lighting with equipment visible.
Cinematic shot showing figures in shadow with dramatic side lighting.
Behind the scenes view of film production equipment and crew in indoor setting.
Dramatic close-up shots of someone in a blue outfit against a dark background.
Person in a dark coat aiming with dramatic red lighting in an industrial setting.
Film noir style silhouettes with venetian blind shadows creating dramatic lighting effects.
Close-up shots showing someone working with detailed focus and concentration.
Cinematic shots with warm lighting and dramatic red tones in an indoor setting.
Black and white shots showing someone peering over a surface in a dramatic film noir style.
Person in a tank top with tattoos shown in a series of casual portrait shots.
Group scene filmed under dramatic red lighting in an indoor space.
Film production scene with clapperboard being used against a green background.
Behind-the-scenes silhouettes of film production crew working in a dark space.
Dramatic lighting creates moody silhouettes of people working in a dimly lit space.
A sequence of expressive portraits showing silly faces and playful expressions.