Dead Slate Collective

‘One Headlight’ out now via
Photos from SD 3! PC:

🎥🎥🎥(posted on our YT )

Credits-
Starring: .larkin , ,
Director: Alexei Foster
1st AD: Nick Cornea
Director of Photography: Alfie Saunders
Gaffer: Martin Bernabe
Lighting Assists: Cody Len, Chris Jackson
1st Assistant Camera: Joey Leung, Jacob Webster
Editor: Alexei Foster
Art Department: Campbell Briggs-Canavan
Locations: Aimee De Saint Laurent
Special Thanks: , ,

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Paint it Black won Best Editing at the New Zealand Youth Film festival!
Congratulations to our editor, Jono, this is a huge accomplishment and one we are so proud of you for!

Director: David Harrison
Assistant Director: Sarah Tregaskis
Producer: Aimee De Saint Laurent
DOP: Krishna Mistry
Gaffer: Alfie Saunders
Best Boy: Martin Bernabe
1st AC: Joey Leung
2nd AC: Sam Compton
Sound Mixer: Sam Chung
Boom Operator: Finn Pilcher
Editor: Jono Croxton
Art Director: Paris Coulson
BTS: Olivia Reed, Joaquin Delacey
BTS/Film Photographer: Vince Ysrael
BTS Social Media: Joel Dowie
Hair: Michelle Harrison
Makeup/SFX: Jade Butler
Main Cast: Rama Buisson, Jodi Powell, Hamish Boyle

The Paint it Black story continues...
We are proud to announce our Official Selection at the 2025 New Zealand Youth Film Festival, with a nomination for Best Editing.
A huge thank you to the cast, crew, and everyone who helped bring this story to life.
Stay tuned for awards night, Saturday 15th of Nov!


Photo credit:

Craft and Sip Night on Friday 17th of Oct!
RSVP through the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17om8RBqXQ/
We hope to see you there!

Pulling some inspiration from ShotDeck’s most popular frames, visual storytelling that pushes boundaries, captures mood, and lingers long after the credits.
Which of these shots sparks something for you? 👀

Tokyo Vice (2022)
Monsters and Men (2018)
Ballerina (2023)
Outer Range (2022)
JIL – “All Your Words” (2017)

At Dead Slate Collective, we’re always pulling from cinematic references to shape our own projects, blending inspiration with our unique voice. What shots or films inspire your creative vision?

We're onto the next round! The Cameraman Really Does, Never Die.
Thank you to all those who voted 🖤🤍

▪️Creative Inspiration▪️
2025 is about creating work that is authentic, visually daring and emotionally resonant. Budgets are tight, but that’s where creativity thrives.
Read the full article here: https://www.filmsupply.com/articles/commercial-filmmaking-trend-report-2025/

RSVP: React to this post with a '🎬' by Friday the 22nd to RSVP!
Just getting into film or love making stuff? Finding people to create with can be tricky. Come join our creative meetup at The Backyard Bar. A relaxed, beginner-friendly space to share ideas, swap tips, and meet other creatives over a drink. Good vibes, good chat, and maybe your next collab.

It’s always in the details…
Shoutout to arties and continuity crew everywhere

Mistaken Identity - Karen Codd / Dec 2024
Photo Credits: Fiona Collin’s Photography