Unlikely Oli

Unlikely Oli 3

Unlikely Oli is a romantic comedy short film produced entirely over a weekend from scratch by a group of friends.

directed by: Hillary Huddleston
produced by: Hillary Huddleston, Jason R. Johnston
screenplay by: Jason R. Johnston
story by: Hillary Huddleston

CAST
Oli: Walter J. Buck
Evalynn: Ayla Demirci
Anna: Anna Parsons
Molly: Shauen Miller
Evalynn (Age 10): Eva Claytor
Oli (Age 10): Adakai Lowery
Anna (Age 10): Addy Morgan

CREW
director of photography / editor / colorist / VFX: Jason R. Johnston
assistant director / script supervisor: Katie Simmons
set coordinator / set decorator: Justin Wood
sound recordist / boom operator: Brooklyn Howard
music by: Andy Ellison, Avocado Junkie, Gold Coast, LNDO, Moments, and PALA (Licensed through Soundstripe)
set medic: Blake Huddleston
production assistants: Addy Morgan, Gracy Luna

Special thanks to Pamela Claytor and Curronica Lowery for bringing their kids.

Unlikely Oli was produced entirely upon the weekend of August 16, 2024. Conceived and written in under 6 hours. Filmed in under 12 hours. Edited and finished in under 11 hours. Besides the theme of a romcom, the team created and drew random elements to be required in the production:

CHARACTER: girl who loves karaoke
PROP: mismatched socks, one quirky, one plain
DIALOGUE: no rest for the wicked

Behind the Scenes

Shot with RED Komodo and SLR Magic APO HyperPrime-Cine lenses with Tiffen Black Magic ProMist 1/4. Lighting was entirely two Nanlite PavoSlim 120C lights and one PavoSlim 60C light, supported by Matthews reverse kit stands and turtle base C-stands.