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\n- Visual storytelling techniques that enhance psychological thriller elements\n
\n- subjective camerawork to immerse the viewer in Joey’s experience and her struggle to understand the antagonist’s motives, i.e., outside looking in<\/li>\n
- representing Joey’s internal thought process and emotional state through techniques like voiceover, montage, or symbolic imagery<\/li>\n
- unsettling or dissonant sound design and music<\/li>\n
- color differentials to visually distinguish between the interiors and exteriors; creating a visual separation between Joey’s perspective on the outside and the events unfolding inside the building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Working with cinematographer Eigil Bryld storyboarding the action sequences carefully, which helped them efficiently capture the shots they needed during the limited filming schedule<\/li>\n
- Production Designer Russell De Rozario’s practical sets and environments that supported the action, allowing Martin to achieve the desired realism<\/li>\n
- The psychological thriller aspect of CLEANER and character dynamics\n
\n- psychological complexity of characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Stunt Work and Fight Choreography\n
\n- “the utility room” climactic fight<\/li>\n
- hanging off a building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Costume Design<\/li>\n
- Mask Design<\/li>\n
- and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
TAKE A LISTEN. . .<\/strong><\/h2>\nby debbie elias, exclusive interview 02\/13\/2025<\/p>\n
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CLEANER is now in theatres.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
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