Behind the Scenes of "Salamander"

still photos by Dustin Pearlman

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The infamous and inspiring European Fire Salamander

Adam Cardon in the lead role of John, and Director Zach Horton

Cinematographer James West peers through the lens

Zach gives a few notes to the lead actress, Irena Hoffman, who plays Sarah

Production Designer Mia Cho working on the windows for the Apartment

Set Decorator Rose Shawhan and Gaffer Curtis Sherman on the Balcony

Zach plans a shot at the Apartment location in Los Feliz

Laura Thompson, 1st Assistant Camera, measures focus for Adam

Zach directing a scene in the Apartment location, with Irena in the background

Camera Operator Andrew Grant with Laura pulling focus

Laura and Chad the Boom Operator, wait for the shot

James with light meter in one hand, coffee in the other

Grip Jong-guk Lee lets the light into the bedroom

Andrew giving James the bunny ears for Zach's amusement

Makeup Artist Laura Brown with last looks for Adam

Andrew and Laura filming in the Bookstore

James and Zach watch the rehearsal

Irena stands next to Andrew and the camera while Curtis eyes the lighting

Key Grip Alejandro Marin in the Desert location

Rose decorates the campsite

Curtis hides a light behind the fire circle

Aquaman, aka Armando Koghan, places underwater lights in the Pool scene

James frames up a shot

1st Assistant Director Todd Makurath anticipates the next move

Zach and Adam prepare for the raft

Sam, the Art Director, holds onto the raft before sending Adam and Irena afloat

Zach and James size up the picture

 

 

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