Measuring the distance from the camera to the center of the scene.
Director of Photography “Bill Molina” captures Thurman Ellis, Jr. and Leo’s girlfriend Shaw talking in the high school quad.
Getting the closeup on the final pivotal match between Leo and Thurman.
The crew checks the lighting for a shot on Leo’s porch.
The camera crew waits as the director blocks out a scene.
On the east coast, Reversal captured the award for Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking at the IndieVision Film Festival, held at Robert DiNiro's place in Tribeca, New York. Not surprisingly, it was the only sold-out movie at the event!
Writer/Producer Jimi Petulla, Tony Danza, Danny Mousetis (lead in film) and Martin Landau.
Going up against heavy hitters like Tony Danza and David Katz, Reversal captured the People's Choice Award for Best Feature Film at the Malibu Film Festival. Who says a movie about wrestling doesn't appeal to people . . .
The festival took place in world-famous Malibu, California. More than 75 filmmakers entered. Other films starred celebrities such as Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Karen Black, Andy Dick and Ron Howard. Reversal offered heartfelt performances and a touching story!