No Right Way doesn’t sacrifice anything on screen in regard to camera lenses, costuming, or production values. Doing so would instantly place a film in the B category. Equally, a great script is a necessity. The production worked smarter and more efficiently behind the scenes. This helped the team achieve a first-class look and tone despite growing constraints.
Production manager Irina Slepneva was at the center of this effort. “The work of a Production Manager revolves around problem-solving quickly and efficiently, and the better you can do that, the better you are at your job. I always remind myself how fortunate we are to do what we love. We work in a creative industry surrounded by talented people who share their stories with the world. This thought has always been my “north star” on difficult days.
Early on in my career I determined what my core values were, and as long as I remain true to them, I can withstand any amount of pressure that the production days bring.” states Slepneva who adds, “I firmly believe that no problem is unsolvable as long as you are able to think clearly, communicate effectively, treat people with empathy and compassion, and focus on the shared goal you all have of making the movie happen.”
Diversity in Storytelling
Paxeros is a production company that is strategizing how to evolve along with the film industry’s challenges. The LA based company has created content for such instantly recognizable names as Vogue and Doritos, the SYFY channel and W Magazine, Nike and AT&T. Venturing beyond music videos and documentary work to an improvised feature film Fully Realized Humans, Paxeros has established its versatility.
Their following offering, No Right Way, is a film which possesses moral complexity and a production level as great as any other, while operating behind the scenes in a manner that is leaner and more cost effective. If Hollywood is to survive as the world’s film capital, it must take a hard look at how to reinvent itself while retaining the creative magic that earned such a moniker.
There is Power of Twenty-Four
One key element in the successful manifestation, both creatively and in terms of budget, of No Right Way was taking the phrase “making your day” into a very literal space. The film’s largest scene had the most cast members. The scene showed the funeral of Georgie’s friend, Robby. He was killed after being hit by a car. It was one of the most challenging scenes to film, both on and off screen.
Similarly, an early scene which established the concerning living situation of the younger sibling (Georgie). It was completely shot in a single day. Throughout much of the filming, approaching these pivotal scenes with the goal of completing them in a single day enabled clear communication and schedules (due in no small part to exemplary communication and planning).
Leaning Into the Unknown
One unique aspect of No Right Way is its use of improvisation. The lead actors were encouraged to improvise their performances. The idea is simple: hire talented professionals and trust them to deliver great results. This approach helped create more authentic performances. It also allowed the writer-director and actors to work closely together and bring their characters to life.
The two actors at the center of this story are Chelsea Bo (of Primetime Emmy Award Nominated documentary Deaf President Now!) as Harper and Ava Acres (of Primetime Emmy Award Winning series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Primetime Emmy Award Winning series American Horror Story, Primetime Emmy Award Nominated series Once Upon a Time) as Georgie. The events that unfold between these sisters exhibit that even if your heart is in the right place, you may not get everything correct. Both the script and the team creating No Right Way establish that the same process which has served the past may not apply to the present.
No Right Way is currently available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Writer : Basil Thomson
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