Photography by Mike Mander | H1Z1 Productions Stills

2009: H1Z1 Production Stills

These are some selected photos (210 in total) from the production stills I shot while on set for the zombie film "H1Z1", written, directed and produced by Timmi Lok. A friend of mine, Julia Dordel (image 49), played a small part in this film. The outdoor locations were at Upper Coquitlam River Park, and inside shots were at the Bentall Centre in downtown Vancouver. Shooting these was a challenge at times since I did not have a sound blimp and thus had to be very careful as to when and where I took photos during actual filming, to avoid having my camera's shutter sound recorded with the audio. I shot as much as possible during rehearsal takes or when the actors were otherwise "in character".

Actors shown in these photos are Max Boateng, Julia Dordel, Nathan Durec, Kyle Falconer, Sephora Jade, Ntsikie Kheswa, Meghan Kinsley, Timmi Lok, Leona Naidoo, Mandip Sandhu and Patrick White. Makeup artists were Lisa Bradley, Joelle Chan, Frida Norman and Aedel Park. Sound recording by Chris Sweet. Assistant directors were Leona Naidoo and Bryan Litson. Camera work was by Randy Che, who also supplied all the Red One gear and lenses. Camera assistants were Masayo Takada and Peter Leung. There were also a couple of fight/stunt coordinators who's names I do not recall, and several other grips and gaffers were on set too and are shown in some of these photos. I believe they were from the Trounce Alley Lighting Company. Apologies if I am missing anyone!