Cameras and Candy

Last weekend, we shot this year’s addition to the annual OMTV Halloween short film series. This year’s film is called “Trick or Treat” and tells the continuing story of Todd and Margo. On their way to a Halloween party, they meet a mysterious girl.

We shot the film at the Center for the Study of Southern Studies on campus. It was a hectic all-night shoot but we were able to get everything we needed for a quick edit and premiere on Halloween night. Greg Grey, our longtime production collaborator was on hand to serve as gaffer and sound recorder. He did an amazing job shaping the lighting. Our student worker Matt Minshew worked all over the place as Assistant Camera, Assistant Director, Dolly Grip, and even Greensman! Laura Cavett was on hand to do her magic in Art Design. The cast included Meaghin Burke and Greg Earnest from last years community film, “The Show Must Go On”.

Micah Ginn delivered the performance of his career as Mr. Pumpkin Head and making her screen debut was the amazing Maddie Cavett as the creepy kid who gets the movie going.

Check back on Halloween night for the finished film!

– Matthew