BEASTS FROM BEFORE
Set within a meticulously crafted LED Volume world, Eclipse of Us follows a newlywed couple as they settle into a pristine nuclear community inspired by Chernobyl. When Alexei begins his new job at the plant, his growing obsession with perfection and responsibility starts to fracture the life he’s built. As director, I approached the project as both a psychological study and a visual experiment — blending domestic intimacy with looming industrial tension to explore how pressure and fear can quietly erode love.
Directed by Jacob Wiant
1st Assistant Directed by Taylor N. Braun
Translating Vision into Motion
As Co-Producer and Assistant Director on Beasts from Before, I worked hand-in-hand with visionary costume designer and showrunner Jacob Wiant (Wiant Works) to bring his intricate, multidisciplinary narrative into cinematic form. My work spanned the full scope of production — from early conceptual discussions and social media campaigns to the hands-on logistics of set construction and scheduling.
During principal photography, I operated as Jacob’s right hand, coordinating between departments, maintaining the production’s rhythm, and ensuring that the creative intent remained at the forefront of every decision. The project demanded a careful balance of artistry and precision — a world where elaborate costume design met tightly choreographed direction. My role bridged those spaces, helping shape the film’s immersive aesthetic while keeping the shoot on track and collaborative.
Through Beasts from Before, I helped support Jacob’s transition from designer to director, fostering an environment that allowed his debut to flourish with both visual ambition and grounded execution.
Cast
Fruitseller: Madison Charlene
Distorted Despot: Davis Hattaway
Magpie Twin (Old): Austin Bookman
Magpie Twin (Young): Simone Clareau
Mare: Valentina Garcia
Jackal: Sha’Kobe Tidwell
Lagomorph: Andrew Powers
Greylag: Lily VanMiddlesworth
Landlord: Clay Thomasson
Camera Department
Director of Photography: Steven Zhou
1st AC: Alex Marwaha
2nd AC: Nate Glerum
BTS Photographer: Raven Pitts
Grip and Electric
Gaffer (Dining Room Unit): Charles Hoy
Gaffer (Forest Unit) / Key Grip: Brian Nguyen
Grip Swing: Phelix Choi
G&E Pre-Rig: Samantha Soldo
Grips:
Molly McCormick
Esteban Larach
Weichung Chen
Austin Whiting
BBG / BBE Swing: Nghi Pham
Dolly Grip: Nghi Pham
THE CREDITS
A Wiant Works Production
Adapted from “The Blind Fruitseller” from the Beasts from Before book
Director and Writer: Jacob Wiant
Producers: Jacob Wiant and Taylor Braun
Executive Producer: Carlos Sales
Art Department
Art Director: Casserley Grace
Prop Designer: Allison Welker
Set Decorator: Katelyn DiPippa
Lead Concept Artist: Lea Bagi
Concept Artists:
Carolyn Murphy
Payton Kustka
Sol Rodriguez
Georgia Page
Hair and Makeup
Makeup Artist: Arianne Young Sang
Assistant Makeup Artist: Nadya Lopez
Wardrobe Department
Costume Designer: Jacob Wiant
Wardrobe Supervisor: Lillian Brownlee
Costume Technician: Jana Wiant
Costume Advisors:
Olivia Dakin
Sierra Stoliar
Production Team
First Assistant Director: Taylor Braun
Storyboard Artist: Bennie Stenger
Continuity: Susana Garcia De Paredes
Production Assistant: Miles Greenly
Construction Crew
Set Construction:
Taylor Braun
Lillian Brownlee
Ron Cantrell
Payton Kustka
Cameron Davis
Jacob Nichols
Post-Production
Editor: Maria Pelletier
Assistant Editor: Alex Ruiz
Colorist: Steven Zhou
Sound Designer and Composer: Amaya Ayuso
Promotional Department
Promotional Director: Jacob Wiant
Promotional Manager / Social Strategist / Lead Graphic Designer: Gavin Bacher
Graphic Designer: Aurora Hull
Title Design
Designers: Azure Kwok and Jacob Wiant