In this episode of Off The Lot, Ken Kabatoff and Anthony Epp recap the first week of production on Remnant, as Ken officially steps into the director’s chair on his debut feature.

They break down the realities of week one — company moves, complex lighting setups, blue-hour stunts, horror sequences, and the constant pressure of making an 18-day schedule work. The conversation explores working with actors versus technicians, discovering performance in the moment, and how “happy accidents” on set can redefine a scene.

Ken also reflects on how the film begins to reveal its own language during production — adjusting shot lists, simplifying coverage, maximizing a two-camera setup, and learning how the house location dictates the visual strategy.

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www.remnantmovie.com

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