In 2022 they released their first original horror short film titled “Piquerism”, an unconventional home invasion story shot in stylish black and white with no dialogue. The film was recorded with no sound and all audio effects were done in post-production. They also wrote the music and did the visual effects themselves with no CGI. This film utilized every cinematic technique they could and is a testament to how far they and their wonderful collaborators have grown since “The Vinyl Word”.

Dakota and Peter specialize in versatility, being able to walk into any shooting situation with a creative mind and flexible approach to ensure anyone, no matter their background, can be comfortable and feel their creative vision has been brought to life. Between Dakota and Peter’s skills behind the camera, on set, and in the editing room, they’re confident you will be getting exactly what you expect with Under/Over Productions.

Dakota is the main video camera operator and has written/directed a majority of their original films. A lover of films from all genres (primarily horror), you will find anything from “2001: A Space Odyssey” to “Not Another Teen Movie” on his movie shelf. Dakota believes that the camera tells 50% of any story and works hard to make sure there’s real purpose and emotion behind each shot. “It doesn’t matter how amazing a script is, if there’s no passion and craft behind the camera it won’t be as good.” This attitude combined with his skills on a dolly, steady-cam, and shoulder-mounted camera, gives his work an intimate, cinematic feel that’s lacking in many lower-budget films today.

Peter is the photographer, cinematographer, audio engineer, and editor. He specializes in taking amazing high-contrast photos and improving the mise en scene in films with expert lighting techniques. In “Piquerism” he was able to light a set and still make it look as if it were in complete darkness. He also meticulously crafted the sound design and recorded every sound himself. He loves working in the studio and creating the blackout images you can see on the website. With this knowledge of lighting and working intimately with editing software, he is confident he can create lighting situations to provide any shooting environment a client would like. From bright sun-lit forests to dark, noir-inspired smoke-filled taverns, he’s confident you are going to be impressed with the results.

Under/Over Productions is just getting started! So let’s collaborate and make some art.