Powerful, not dangerous
Mob-family composure without weapons, violence or tired gangster clichés.
Creative guardrails
The vibe check
Playful, not goofy
Straight faces sell the joke. Flowers, cables and surreal details provide the wit.
Colourful, not chaotic
Controlled palettes, formal tailoring and deliberate props. No generic rainbow overload.
Real people, surreal world
Josh and P are photographed properly. Post builds around them instead of replacing them.
Siobhan's production update · 16 July 2026
Half-day studio plan
Book a four-hour studio session to allow enough time for setup and lighting changes. Keep the practical set lean and build selected environments in post.
Available on set
Woven chairs can be rented for Shot 02. A table and crockery are available for Shot 03, and a couch is available for Shot 08.
Bringing
A vintage glass jug for Shot 03, plus brown and green vintage suitcases for Shot 04.
Source only what matters
Seat cushions for Shot 02 and plastic fruit for Shot 03. Prefer cost-effective plastic flowers wherever flowers are needed.
Build in post
Add Shot 01's painted environment and Shot 07's flower arch digitally. Test a chrome treatment on the Shot 04 suitcases, with their original colours as the fallback.
Designed around wardrobe and lighting resets
The efficient shoot flow
Start controlled and formal. Add layers and props. Finish with movement, darkness and haze.
Why this order works
Shots 01–08 share a formal base wardrobe. Fur coats layer over the tuxedos without a full change. Direct-flash and colourful looks follow. Kaleidoscope closes the day because the black set, mirrors, projector and haze create the biggest reset.
Numbered for group feedback
The shot bible
Choose your vibe on each card, add a note, then copy a ready-made message into the group.
Consolidated prep
Master pull list
Pack by crate so each setup can be swapped without hunting around the studio.
Formal wardrobe
- Black and cream tuxedos
- Olive, tobacco, teal and coral suits
- Patterned shirts and open-collar options
- Dress shoes, jewellery and pocket squares
Character pieces
- Two contrasting faux-fur coats
- Monocle with chain and unlit antique pipe
- Tinted glasses, cane, rings and pocket watches
- Brown and green vintage suitcases plus retro phone
Flowers and set dressing
- Cost-effective plastic flowers, loose stems and vines
- Seat cushions and patterned table cloth
- Plastic fruit, cereal and small food details
- Moss, orchids, disco balls and inflatables
Audio and evidence
- Mini synth, headphones, cassettes and speakers
- Plenty of colourful audio cables
- Clear bags, blank tags and marker pens
- Bananas, envelopes, red thread and wax seals
Studio-supplied
- Four-hour half-day booking
- Woven chairs for Shot 02, rented as needed
- Table and crockery for Shot 03
- Couch for Shot 08
Global finish
- Painted environment for Shot 01
- Chrome suitcase test for Shot 04
- Flower arch for Shot 07
- Preserve real faces, hands and wardrobe