Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 15 minutes ago

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Using the ZEISS Nano Prime lenses, Director and Cinematographer Jon Joffin, ASC tells the story of two filmmakers on their journey to build their careers with the ZEISS Look. Using the Nano Primes, Jon and fellow cinematographer Brendan Steacy, ASC, CSC show a multitude of looks that can be achieved with these new and cost conscious lenses from ZEISS Cinema. Enjoy!

Viddy Award - 2024 Platinum Winner

For more information on ZEISS Nano Primes: zeiss.com/cine/nanoprime

Director: Jon Joffin, ASC
Cinematography:
Brendan Steacy, ASC, CSC
Jon Joffin, ASC
Producer: Tony Wisniewski, Senior Marketing Manager, ZEISS Cinema
Line Producer: Brian Dick
First Assistant Director: Quincy Wheeler
Editor: Nathan Young
Colorist: Tony D'Amore
Sound Designer: J.B. McCarthy
Production Designer: Lisa Lancaster
Set Decorator: Kate Marcia
Stylist: Janet Ross
Seamstress: Mishel Bouillet
Nails: Zrinka Vuksan
Make Up: Chelsea Matthews
Hair: Bree Spencer
Gaffer: Drew Davidson
Moving Light Designer: Jason MacKinnon
Key Grip: Paul Arnel
Best Boy: Greg Milton
Lamp Operators:
Matt Barrie
Jason Tidsbury
Steven De Zwart
Grips:
Matt Clark
Bahradene
Ashley Fabian
Camera Operator: Jos Oman
First Camera Assistant: Quinton Lai
Second Camera Assistant: Jessica Chu
Loader: Josh Engel
Digital Imaging Technician: David Skidmore
Stills Photography: Mitch Baxter
Underwater Cinematographer: Braden Haggerty
Underwater Focus Puller: Kim Macnaughton
Underwater Second Camera Assistant: Simon Yong
Underwater Key Grip: Herb Dewaal
Underwater Grip: Connor Lucas
Underwater Grip & Electric: Jessica Uribe
Underwater BTS Photographer Aiden Zanini
Underwater Talent Safety: Roberta Cenedese
Drone Pilot: Jason Toth
Drone Camera Operator: Derek Heidt
F27 Crane Operators:
Rhyce Langker
Duane Bradley
Chris Flynn
Liam Fournier
Indie Filmmakers: Sakura Sykes, Luke Sykes
Guitarist: Jon Bryant
Artist: Denna Erickson
Model: Akech Yak
Underwater Model: Georgie Kitchen
Awards Presenter: Trevor Brendan
Dancers: Shane Simpson, Beta Chan
Skateboarders: Alex Hannigan, Katerina Hill, Cam MacGregor
Location Manager: Peter Drodzik
Special Effects: Dave Truscott
Insurance: Kevin H. Pratt
Greens: James Summers
"Back to Me" by Koojo the Artist

Use of the ASC Award for Cinematography was granted by The American Society of Cinematographers

Shot on Sony CineAlta cameras

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Jean-Marc Bouchut, Head of Cinema Sales, Americas
Alejandro Alcocer Paez, Director of Cinema Sales, Latin America
Anna Schmidt, Cinema Marketing, Americas
Nick Hayes, Director of Cinema Sales, US & Canada
David Warner, Cinema Technical Sales Specialist, Americas
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Emily Miele, Cinema Sales Support, Americas

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