Oz

DP/Gaffer/Editor/Colorist: Jason R. Johnston
Director: Randy Garcia
Shot on Blackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5K EF with a Canon 50mm aspherical lens in 2 weeks.

Run Time18 min 24 sec
Aspect Ratio2.35∶1
CameraBlackmagic Cinema Camera 2.5K EF
LensesCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Negative FormatProRes 422 LT (1080p)
Production CompaniesHangman Productions
Fifty Oars Motion Pictures

A reinterpretation of the classic fantasy novels follows Dorothy Gale on a new film adventure in the war-torn land of Oz. I served as director of photography, as well as producer, editor, sound designer and additional visual effects.

Director: Randy Garcia
Writers: Randy Garcia, Jamie Garcia
Producers: Randy Garcia, Jaime Garcia, Jamie Lee Garcia, Maria A. Garcia, Jason R. Johnston
Director of Photography, Editor, Sound Designer: Jason R. Johnston
Production Manager: Juan Carlos Hernandez
Associate Producer: Tisha Bruberg
Music: Paul Rene Vela, Aaron Rios
Visual Effects: Josue Lopez
Additional Visual Effects: Jason R. Johnston, Fifty Oars Motion Pictures
Key Grip: Josue Lopez
Production Assistants: Brandon Castellanos, Isaac Dominguez, Marc Garcia, Ben Ozuna, Alondra Azucena, Joel Hernandez
Costume Designer: Mayra Ochoa
Special Effects Make-up: Randy Garcia, Jamie Lee Garcia, Juan Carlos Hernandez
Prop Designers: Randy Garcia, Jamie Garcia, Tisha Bruberg
Catering: Maria A. Garcia
Cast: Elyssa Ramirez, Jamie Garcia, Elizabeth Garza, Hilary Elizondo, Cassie Fuentes, Juan Garrero

By Jason R. Johnston

Jason is an award-winning cinematographer, and director of commercials, branding films, native content, music videos, documentaries, and narrative films. As a full-time freelancer, he can be hired to DP or direct almost any project you have in mind. He is based in Sparta, Tennessee, and ready to travel for any gig.