“Die By The Shtick” is a dramedy following a young man putting together a Christmas-themed shiva for his recently-deceased twin brother. The film draws heavy inspiration from FX’s “The Bear” in its use of claustrophobic and anxiety-inducing handheld takes, though it incorporates a zoom lens motif. The film was shot in April, 2024 in Long Island by a predominantly-Jewish crew. The film marks the second collaboration between Writer/Director Justin Scolnick and Director of Photography Liam Podos. Jake Shoop was the Key Grip for the first day of production. The film is currently in post-production and is eyeing a 2025 festival run.

Writer/Director: Justin Scolnick

Producers: Maria Quezada, Benjamin Meppen, Charlotte Siegel

1st Assistant Director: Cosmo Clark-Shaw

Director of Photography: Liam Podos

1st Assistant Cameras: Jack Tremain, Shawn Wu, Alex Lycette

Gaffer: Alec Inagamov

Key Grips: Jake Shoop, Liam Morgenstern

Production Designer: Shelbi Maron

Art Assistant: Talia Romano

Wardrobe Supervisor: Mikayla Gorelin

Key Makeup: Lee Vitali

Sound Mixer: Sinan Gultekin

Boom Operators: Eric Heifler, Gannon Green

Editors: Evan Scolnick, Justin Scolnick

Colorist: Liam Podos

Starring: Michael Kishon, Bailey Denmark, Jeremy Schachter, Gretchen Reinhagen, Reginald Cesar Antione, Avery Porges

Shot on Arri Alexa Mini

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