REMEMBER US

Narrative Feature Film
(Stills below are not final and do not necessarily represent the finished product)

Job Role: Lighting Director

 

“Lucas, listen to me… doing the right thing isn’t always easy, but when you know deep down what the right choice is you must also understand the courage it takes to make.” - Quote from the film

Remember Us is the debut feature film from Kaitlyn Boxall, an upcoming director known for her wildly successful short ‘Behind Closed Doors’ and its sequel, which were focused on domestic abuse and its consequences. ‘Remember Us’ touches on themes of racism, rehabilitation and memory.

The film is produced by Ginger Paradise Productions Ltd. and features Feisal Bizimana as Lucas alongside Rob Trend as Mr. Miller, Emma Hutchings as Amy, Jack Cook as Myles and Frank Harper (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) as Steve.

Max was the lighting lead on the project, with Duane Valentino as camera operator, and Dan Robins as 1st AD. Other gaffers included Andy Justin and Peter Kitcatt of Kitcatt Studios (www.kitcattstudios.co.uk).

‘Remember Us’ is expected to release in September 2022.

 

  • The film follows Lucas, a young black male as he receives community service for a shoplift gone wrong. This leads to an encounter with Mr. Miller, an old man beset by dementia who nevertheless decides to take Lucas under his wing. Growing as a person, Lucas begins to question the toxic relationship he has with his so-called-friends, but they won’t let him leave so easily.

  • Lighting-wise, there were a number of locations where controlling light was extremely challenging, and others where traditional lighting was nigh-on impossible. With no budget for rental and no pre-light days, smart thinking and problem-solving on set allowed the film to look as good as it does.

  • Aspect Ratio and Resolution:
    1.85:1, DCI 4K

    Camera:
    BMPCC6K in BRAW, Gen 5 colour

    Lenses:
    Sigma 18-35 Art, Canon EF-S 10-16mm, Canon 50mm F1.8 USM II

    Lighting:
    Aputure Amaran 200 LED COB Range and P60C LED Panel, CameTV Boltzen 60W LED Fresnel, Yongnuo NY600L LED Panels.

    Graded in DaVinci Resolve

  • In active production.

 
 

Maximillian Newcombe, cutting CTO gels whilst lighting one of the film’s most intense scenes.

Peter Kitcatt of www.kitcattstudios.co.uk prepares a panel light for use in a key scene.

Max using portable negative to increase the contrast levels on Rob Trend’s face.

Lighting setup in the cafe scene, using a combination of natural and artificial sources.

The lighting setup required to create an even exposure on the large dining room window.

Using a softbox and eggcrate over the talent to isolate them in a pool of light.

Panorama illustrating the lighting challenges for the community centre scenes, where many location lights were not allowed to be turned off.