A man and a woman sitting inside a cozy cafe, both looking at their phones. The man is wearing a cap, glasses, and a red T-shirt, the woman has a headscarf and dark patterned clothing. There are two cups of coffee on the table, with a window behind them showing greenery outside.

Between The Two

A black and white award logo that says '2024 Best Cinematography Nominee' with decorative laurel branches and additional text 'AOD One Day Doc' at the bottom.

Following recognition by a Portland publication, Candy & Akshay are now handling a surge in demand for their pizzas during lunch service. Over 13 million individuals are employed in the restaurant industry in the United States. "Between The Two" is a 4 minute observational documentary that delves into the working dynamics of restaurant employees. This film takes audiences into the dining spaces we frequent, offering the perspective of the people who prepare our food.

Behind The Film

We decided to film with a specific style that locked in our cinematography. It was crucial for us to focus on the interaction between Candy and Akshay, keeping them and their dynamic with the restaurant at the center of the frame. This is why we opted for a 4:3 aspect ratio. I believe that nothing in the periphery mattered except our subjects. We also chose to shoot entirely with locked-down shots to facilitate a deliberate, measured editing pace, but observational docu-style. Sound design was the driving force of our film, allowing the voices of our characters and the sounds of the restaurant to guide viewers through this observational styled documentary.

Talent - Candy Yiu & Akshay Dua; The Turning Peel

Director/editor - Jonathan Lue

DP - Dakota Callicott

Gaffer - Luke Zimmer

Colorist - Dakota Callicott

Behind The Scenes - Taylor Bradberry & Chris Hagan

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STILLS

Tray of round dough balls in a bakery or kitchen setting with a person in the background preparing ingredients.
A barista with glasses and a beard wearing a black apron, smiling while taking an order from two women at a coffee shop counter. The women are facing the barista and one is holding a menu.
An elderly woman with a pink headscarf and patterned dress loading a washing machine in a commercial kitchen.
A woman wearing a patterned bandana and apron in a kitchen, surrounded by shelves with stacked plates, preparing food.
Person rolling out dough on a kitchen counter.
Neapolitan-style pizza with arugula on a green-rimmed plate, with additional pizza slices, two metal cups, and empty plates on a wooden table.
People dining at an outdoor restaurant with string lights, ivy, and colorful lanterns; a waiter serving pizza.
A man working in a kitchen, wearing a blue bandana, glasses, and a maroon apron, with a woman in the background wearing a headscarf.
A woman with shoulder-length dark hair and hoop earrings, looking attentively at a man whose face is not visible, in a cozy, wood-paneled setting with warm lighting.
A porch covered with lush green foliage, with string lights hanging above, part of a house with a brick chimney and a gray roof, in a garden setting with trees and a cloudy sky.

Behind the scenes

A group of people filming a scene in an outdoor patio area decorated with string lights, climbing plants, and hanging lanterns. Two women are seated at a table with food, while three men operate camera equipment and discuss the shoot.
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