BIRMINGHAM FILM WRAPS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY

The film follows Gary Evans, a cocky young magazine editor, as he takes his
wife Emily, and his life in general, for granted. Gary is the type of man who
never misses an opportunity to satisfy his urges, morals-be-damned. But what
he neglects to understand is that every action has a reaction, and someone is
always watching. Will Emily discover her husband's nefarious nature? Can
their union be salvaged? For now, the answers hide in the shadows, awaiting
the light.

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY marks the first collaboration between Proteus and
Mediajonez, two organizations dedicated to the growth of art in Birmingham.
"We had the opportunity to shoot in several places," said co-director/producer
Phillip Carter. "But came to realize that our hometown had everything the
production needed. Since most of us already lived here, it made organizing the
production that much easier."

Not all involved woke up within a short drive of the shoot, however, with co-
director Raymond Wilson driving nearly 500 miles round trip several times to
shoot the film. "It really wears you out," Wilson said after the production
wrapped. "You feel like you've already worked a shift before you even get to the
set." The co-director did enjoy a unique side effect to his sacrifice however, as it
was his story that screenwriter Michael Dumas adapted into STILL
PHOTOGRAPHY. "That's what makes all the hours worth it," he continued.
"Seeing what you've imagined materialize cinematically is like living a dream.
I'll drive as far as is needed for such a rich reward."

As any filmmaker will tell you, rewards are hard-earned while principal
photography is in full swing. The first thing sacrificed is sleep, as it is the only
currency for buying the precious hours that even the most intuitive schedule
can't anticipate. STILL PHOTOGRAPHY was no different, with several days
requiring the cast and crew for 20 hours or more before breaking, only to start
the whole process again after rarely more than a nap for all involved.

"Usually, my body just shuts down if I don't get a certain amount of sleep,"
cinematographer Jeremy Allan remarked. "I was shocked that, after the first
long night or so, I was able to still be productive even though I was running on
fumes. Everyone reacted that way, too."

Lack of sleep wasn't the only obstacle the production encountered during
filming, however. As everyone already knew, the heat, humidity, and rains
always flex their might during the transitional time between spring and summer.
And financial issues are prevalent, regardless of the season. Both had to be
overcome on STILL PHOTOGRAPHY, a feat that the filmmakers feel they
achieved.

"We really were blessed with good fortune at the crucial moments during
filming," said producer/screenwriter Michael Dumas. "We did lose some time
due to weather and scheduling conflicts, and the budget was pulled quite taut
throughout, but the adaptive nature of our cast and crew persevered and we got
all the shots we needed."

In fact, the filmmakers credit their community as a whole for the shoot's success.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY was filmed on the southside of Birmingham and the
suburb of Hoover, home of Mediajonez. Co-owner/producer Andy Spain, who is
also the film's editor, found the local support came as no surprise to those
involved. "We have been involved in several projects in and around
Birmingham over the last few years, and rarely did we find anyone who wasn't in
support our art."

This was no different," he continued. "All of the companies and individuals that
helped us make this film literally kept us from sinking. From the necessary
locations to feeding so many dedicated people, at every turn we found a helping
hand. It was very encouraging to know that the people of Birmingham see how
inherently beneficial local filmmaking can be to the collective arts which are the
heart of the city."

Where else would local filmmakers want to premiere their film, but at the 7th
annual Sidewalk Motion Picture Festival held September 22-25 (go to
www.sidewalkfest.com for more info), which is held in downtown Birmingham?
In fact, the chance to submit STILL PHOTOGRAPHY to Sidewalk for
consideration was one of their biggest motivators during filming.

"We all knew the main focus was to make our film the best it could absolutely
be," said Phillip Carter. "Even if the timetable changed and we weren't eligible
to submit STILL PHOTOGRAPHY for this year's festival, everyone involved was
committed to finishing the film. Shortly after starting, though, we realized how
possible it was to get what we wanted to the Sidewalk committee in time, so we
jumped on it and, I think, really captured the heart of the story."

"I think audiences will truly experience the deepest emotions of the film, just as
we all did making it."

For production stills, cast info, and a finger on the pulse of independent
filmmaking in Birmingham, log on to www.mediajonez.com/stillphotography.

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS BY ATTENDING THE SIDEWALK MOTION
PICTURE FESTIVAL, HELD IN DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA,
SEPTEMBER 22-25.

VISIT www.MEDIAJONEZ.COM FOR MORE UPCOMING PROJECTS.