Fear of Open Spaces -
Behind the Scenes
"How many more takes do we have to do?"
Chynna's sister, Elle, pretends to occupy herself during the shoot....
...but instead chooses to ruin a shot with her foot.
On a low-budget film, everyone wears five different hats. Here, Director of Photography Bill Loerch flexes his Art Director muscles.
Bill stands in for The Thing on the Stairs
Clinton performs in front of the green screen.
A light-hearted moment in the bathroom. The photo on the wall hints at a life before agoraphobia, when his world was literally a stage.
In lieu of a production assistant, Clinton holds the slate.
Writer/Director David Toth checks the focus on the monitor.
Lighting a staircase can be painful.
Bill ventures to the other side of the camera as the surly delivery man.
Chynna and Clinton between takes.
Production Stills
Debrief with lead actor Clinton Powell
This zoom call was recorded in in early 2021, after Clinton has watched several versions of the evolving film cut. He speaks in depth about his reactions to the film and how the film/theater landscape will likely change in the post Covid environment.
Imitation is the highest form of flattery
Six-year old Elle saw Fear of Open Spaces twice. The second showing took place in the Williamsburg apartment which was the film’s location. The analog phone was left on the wall after filming for sentimental reasons. Elle pushed a chair under it and climbed on top to re-enact the scene in which our (anti) hero calls the pharmacy to give them an earful.
This video shows her performance and the scene from the film.
