Unit still photography sits somewhere between cinema and photography. The goal is to capture authentic moments from the set while preserving the lighting, mood, and emotional atmosphere created for the film. Working as a unit still photographer means moving quietly within the production environment and documenting the visual world of the film as it unfolds.

For The Rehearsal, several images captured during production on set in Sydney, Australia, were later used as publicity stills, including the official poster image for the film.

Projects like this highlight the collaborative nature of filmmaking, where directors, cinematographers, actors and crew come together to tell meaningful stories.

Credits: 

Film
The Rehearsal

Production
Albion Lane Productions

Director
Sean Alderson

Producer
Sienna Sirkka

Director of Photography
Victor Hawke

Cast
Steve Howard
Daryl Hoffman

Unit Stills Photography
Maria Poleshchuk

Festival Recognition
Winner — Kangaroo Valley Short Film Festival

Location
Sydney, Australia

Read more about the project in Journal → mariapoleshuk.com/rehearsal-film-poster-unit-stills

The Rehearsal — short film directed by Sean Alderson and produced by Albion Lane Productions.
Unit stills photography by Maria Poleshchuk.