2014 saw the launch of SUBTEXT’s festival life, with the World Premiere at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. Here’s a look back at the making of Subtext and it’s ongoing adventure.
“Awww yeah!” Cora Benesh proudly sports the official Subtext Tee.
Kickstarter Rewards packages getting prepped.
Subtext screens at the Culver City Film Festival
Subtext flyer visits St. Louis arch during SLIFF
Official Subtext Graphic for SLIFF
BendFilm Fest shirt and impulse purchase.
Working the wood carpet at BendFilm Fest
Subtext flyer gets lasso lesson in Bend.
Subtext Q&A after shorts showcase at BendFilm Fest.
Bend or Bust!
Subtext flyer for BendFilm Festival.
Q&A after private screening of Subtext to Kickstarter contributors at Mission Theater in Portland, Ore.
Portland FilmFest opening night party with director pal Alicia Rose
Subtext web flyer for Portland Film Festival (Testing out alternate branding)
Portland Film Festival promotes Subtext on Instagram
Q&A with Portland Film Fest volunteers.
PSFF closing night party at Hard Rock Cafe.
Photo Op with legendary cult actor Udo Kier at PSFF filmmaker Lounge.
Stephanie puts her feet up after the Subtext screening at PSFF14
Official Subtext Graphic for PSFF
World Premiere of Subtext at PSFF14
Subtext World Premiere with L to R Jacob Pander (Director), C.C.Sheffield (Actress) Courtney Taylor Taylor (Executive Producer), Arnold Pander (Writer, Director), Stephanie Tichenor (Producer), Kevin Pham (Cinematographer)
Subtext flyer in Palm Springs. Whew, it’s hot up in here!
Leading lady for Subtext, actress Cora Benesh poses with the marquee for PSFF party held at the Ace Hotel ion Palm Springs, CA.
Subtext – When it comes to love, just spell it out.
Chilling with Subtext actor Kc Guyer and D.P. Kevin Pham at Birds Cafe in Hollywood, CA.
Coffee with Subtext Actress C.C. Sheffield who signs posters for the kickstarted contributors in L.A.
Driving down I-5 for the Subtext World Premiere in Palm Springs Shorts Fest.
Working on Text VFX with Paul Anders
Editing Subtext
That’s a wrap with Subtext Actress Cora Benesh
Pander Bros. talking through the texts on set.
Kevin takes a text time out.
Aaron mans thye monitor while Kevin lines up the shot.
Jacob talks through the scene with Cora.
Arnold discusses tone of the scene with Cora
Arnold explains camera angle to Cora while stylist, Claudine Ebel looks on.
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Cora between takes of backyard scene.
Grabbing B-Roll shots at Doug Fir with Extras.
Wrapping day one shoot at Doug Fir with Subtext talent. Get C.C. to the airport!
Kevin Pham enjoying the atmosphere between takes at Doug Fir Lounge.
Actor Julian Bryant who plays D.J. Alex between takes.
C.C.. Sheffield looks on as Kevin Pham shoots B-Roll at Doug Fir Lounge.
Cinematographer Kevin Pham prepares for some of the first shots of the day.
Producer Stephanie Tichenor confers with First A.D. Troy Loney, on location at Doug Fir Lounge.
Actresses C.C. Sheffield (Whitney) and Cora Benesh (Claire) pose for the camera just minutes after meeting on day one of principle photography.
Subtext Official Poster
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