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Can a love story be told as a thriller? Megan & Narbeh's true romance seemed to inspire the myth, conventions, and iconography of the great international suspense films, set in the iconic Uppsala winter of their hometown. Knowing only that Narbeh was a member of the Swedish Air Force, and that he used to sneak off the base at times just to see Megan, we took a little dramatic license in this one-of-a-kind love story-thriller hybrid, and hope to have celebrated the places that remind these two what made their very first moments together unforgettable.

Camera: Canon XHA1
Adapter: Cinevate Brevis MP.2
Lenses: Canon FD primes 50mm/f1.4, 85mm/f1.4
Additional Equipment: Cinevate Titan Mattebox
Post: Adobe Production Premium CS4
  • Alex Aponte plus 2 years ago
    This is far beyond amazing. To many great things to comment on... The fly by, the framing, the story... Wow. Your team have raised the bar so crazy high! Bravo.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Alex. Much appreciated.
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  • "Can a love story be told as a thriller?" apparently YES, your rocked it! love this, very inspiring. Excellent work!!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Casey. Glad you enjoyed it.
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  • Just... Wow!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Kristen!
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  • RBR 2 years ago
    Beautiful! Wow!
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  • RBR 2 years ago
    How did you made those aerial shots?
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks RBR. That was done with a Sony Cineflex system.
  • RBR 2 years ago
    Nice! Envy =(
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  • David Perry plus 2 years ago
    Incredible.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, David. Huge coming from you.
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  • Jorge Jaramillo 2 years ago
    W o w
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  • reflejos|digitales 2 years ago
    no comments
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  • Bella Films plus 2 years ago
    Beautiful work
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Beth!
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  • Zion Production plus 2 years ago
    how much money you spent to make THAT ?)
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Hey Zion, if you'd like to know more about budgeting and billing for a concept like this, PM me.
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  • Jose Ortiz Films plus 2 years ago
    We had the chance to clap our hands on front of you after seen this production last Tuesday.
    Awesome Kevin!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    So glad I got to premiere it for you guys. Had a blast, thanks.
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  • Inedit Productions 2 years ago
    Brilliant !
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  • Thiago Barbosa 2 years ago
    Awesome!!
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  • Danial Haris 2 years ago
    I couldn't believe it. You did it. You found a market to create these amazing story base on facts given by a couple true life story. Love the way you make significance to the little details provided to you. Brilliant. You make these dreams into reality. You found a balance for price and demand for such works is just amazing. Congrats.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Danial. It's really something special and unique to find a couple willing to put in the time and effort to have a film like this produced. We definitely don't take that for granted. Thanks again.
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  • I like your style guy.
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  • Josh Gooden plus 2 years ago
    Simply incredible.
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  • SPIELBER, MICHAEL BAY,?? NO!!!PACIFIC PICTURE!!!
    No simply incredible, it's Surprisingly incredible
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Antonio. Although I'm not a huge fan of Michael Bay ;)
  • Ok, I just know that your work is incredible!
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  • Mirko Faienza plus 2 years ago
    awesome job. i expecially loved the aerial shots
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  • monso plus 2 years ago
    A,m.a.z.i.n.g!!!!
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  • Cinevate pro 2 years ago
    Kevin, we just screened this in our boardroom with the entire Cinevate team. There was a moment of silence at the conclusion as everyone thought a bit about what we had just watched. You were right...this did make my day. It's one thing to watch cool adapter footage, but quite another to forget about it entirely and get drawn in to the story. There's no question that you are shaking up the genre and more importantly, raising the bar for all of the "little" guys out there. The comment by Zion about the cost of this production is a testament to how one guy with creativity, an incredible work ethic, and persistence can do something this amazing on what is actually a very small budget. That's what we're all about. We couldn't ask for anything more in terms of validating our vision.

    Cheers,
    Dennis Wood
    cinevate.com
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Dennis. The high production value is an important point given the limited resources, and the Brevis really shines here. It's amazing how many people have approached me asking what we shot this on and being surprised at the response. The XHA1 + Brevis pairing (with Canon FDs of all lenses) is quite possibly one of the lowest cost options for filmmakers looking to acquire w/ DoF in 24P. It's also a testament to the power of story and performance and how everything comes together in the viewership experience. Thank you for the kind words and for making tools like the Brevis available to independent filmmakers like us.

    -Kevin
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  • DunnRight Films plus 2 years ago
    Kevin, Kevin, Kevin........Simply Awesome!
    Please, Please, start entering this in as many film festival's as possible. Sarasota Film Festival is a smaller one here in Florida to get you started. Keep up the great work.

    Brent Dunn
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Brent!
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  • Ginger 2 years ago
    I've seen many hour-and-a-half films, but none of them were as beautiful as these twelve minutes. Wonderful story.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    That's a big compliment, Ginger. Thanks. It would be interesting to see if a story like this could survive the 90-120 minute format.
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  • Nicholas T 2 years ago
    Awesome Job man!
    Your aerial shots reminded me of something out of the Bourne Trilogy, well done!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Nicholas. Paul Greengrass is an interesting case study for me; his approach relates so well to these concepts: a documentary filmmaker who now shoots features with a deliberate verite style. Interesting...
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  • Wynner3 2 years ago
    Everything was just beautiful. Amazing.
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  • Josip Majer 2 years ago
    so many times i heard it's not about the camera it's about idea. You had it all. Idea, great eye, nice equipment, music.... etc.

    simply amazing. One of the best films i watched on Vimeo.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    That's so true, Josip. It all starts with story. Thanks for watching.
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  • chris.rich.design 2 years ago
    Phenomenal.
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  • Anand Nalya 2 years ago
    beautiful
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  • Backstag3Films plus 2 years ago
    congratulations ... Dunno what to say ... simply amazing could you tell me the song´s name at the end ? loved it
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  • VİDEOk.s.c. 2 years ago
    Goodjob. Thank you for this video
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  • OH-MY-GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
    It was...BRILLIANT!!! i love it!
    At the end of this mini-movie I just felt 1.000 emotions through my body!!! VERY NICE job, guys!!! I mean it!
    I'm impressed! :)
    My congrats!!!

    Do you have more movie to watch, please? or maybe a website to visit?! :)
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thank you very much, Luis. You can check out more of our work at PacificPictures.net

    Best,
    -Kevin
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  • Backstag3Films plus 2 years ago
    it sounds like BJORK is in it ?
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  • Fred-Erik 2 years ago
    A 'Like' just doesn't do it justice. Totally made my day, thank you so much!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    You're welcome!!
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  • Simon Bull plus 2 years ago
    loved the sound production and music too.
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  • Jason Jenkins 2 years ago
    I'd say "nice work", but you've already heard that a million times. What I'm really interested in is how you find the clientele that are willing to pay for this. The last time I checked, it was about $20,000 dollars to rent a chopper, pilot, operator and Cineflex system. All for a wedding video... I'm floored!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    As far as finding clientele, they are obviously quite special. At this level you're turning away a lot more business than you can accept, for various reasons, budgets are the main factor. They are out there and if you want to attract someone willing to pay $xx,000.00 for a concept, you've got to have a concept on your reel that looks like $xx,000.00, or more. Your first will probably be an investment toward your reel, but a wise one if you're a resourceful producer. See below for the answer to your other question & thanks for the comment. Definitely an important question.
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  • Bella Films plus 2 years ago
    I'm sure Kevin knows Swedish people in "high" places... I bet he got all the coverage for $1,500!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Well, Jason & Beth... You're both right. Not that I know somone, per se, we just lucked out with the timing on our aerials; the crew was hired to shoot a commercial and tacked my shots on the end of that shoot. That was a good guess, Beth.
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  • everywherevirtually 2 years ago
    Fantatsic, what is the music at the end?
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  • This is great! Kanske svenska filmer är inte så illa som jag trodde de var!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Tack (Thanks)!
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  • bob lorrimer plus 2 years ago
    Wonderful Big Screen evocation and sound stage.
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  • Bryan Gilchrist 2 years ago
    Awesome. Something I aspire to be able to do some day. And this was played at a reception? This blows most Hollywood films out there away! Two questions...do you have any footage of the reaction of the wedding guests, would love to have seen that. And, what was the name of the song at the end? It was beautiful. Keep up the good work, hope to see more stuff from you in the future! :)
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Hi Bryan - yes, this was played at the reception and we did get reactions of the guests and couple. The couple's reaction you should see posted in our videos before this clip.

    Thanks!
    -Kevin
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  • Bart Cameron 2 years ago
    That was alright! Very nice!
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  • Bryan Gilchrist 2 years ago
    PS - I added this video to my Facebook page. I think it's going to go viral. :)
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks for your support, Bryan!
  • everywherevirtually 2 years ago
    I agree Bryan, I'm going to do the same!
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  • JK 2 years ago
    I'm sure this is the most beautifull short I have ever seen. Thank you! Beautifull story and filmmaking...at the end I wished it wouldn't end at all. The music at the end was so deep and intense. It fits this stunning feature perfectly. Can I ask from who the music was?
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks JK!
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  • Vasilis Petridis 2 years ago
    i god i have been to all these places when i used to live in sweden... the movie is incredible.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks Vasilis. We hope to have made a film that truly celebrates Uppsala. The film serves as much as a "goodbye" letter to the couples' hometown (since they now reside in the US) as it does their relationship.

    Best,
    -Kevin
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  • Realine 2 years ago
    Unforgetable!Now I Have A Dream To Visit This Beautyfull Place...
    It's A New Word In The World Of Wedding Shooting.

    Незабываемо!Посмотрите, они сделали кино!:)))
    Монтажно и очень интересно. По-русски мои впечатления звучат так:ОХРЕНЕТЬ!
    With Great Love From Russia
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    It was a gorgeous city, I'm sure just as beautiful in the Spring.
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  • Blair Dog plus 2 years ago
    Cool
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  • enano 2 years ago
    Outstanding, really impresive. The sound is amazing, and the final song almost make me cry.

    Good work!!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks!
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  • Viet Tran 2 years ago
    Made me cry. And I'm no wuss either.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    That's funny, Viet. Thanks for watching.
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  • Simon Packman 2 years ago
    Great story and great master shots. Wow you should be proud.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks, Simon!
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  • Raddoxx 2 years ago
    Just amazing, thanks for sharing your work. Always a pleasure to watch your films.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks for following us, Raddoxx!
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  • LifeStyle Cinema 2 years ago
    Stunning!!
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  • Isaac Brody 2 years ago
    This is awesome work. Is that Andreas Wilson?
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Yes, an incredible talent.
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  • Isaac Brody 2 years ago
    Yes he is, he was great in Evil. How did you snag him for this video?
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    We contacted his agent and he graciously accepted.
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  • editman plus 2 years ago
    Ambitious project but it's sad to see Swedish acting shine through. It's like usual, over acting and the lines doesn't feel real. I kinda lost interest then.

    But the aerial shots are really nice and makes this one exclusive.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks for commenting, editman. I have to disagree with you. I'm usually a harsh critic of my own work but I have to say I felt the performances were really strong here for the most part, all around. Megan & Narbeh being totally untrained not withstanding. That fact is just a bonus. I totally respect your opinion nonetheless & thank you for watching.

    -Kevin
  • editman plus 2 years ago
    Yes, it's a matter of opinion. I guess I'm used to bad acting in most Swedish films and might be to picky...
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  • Dan Young 2 years ago
    Simply amazing. You give us all something to strive for.
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  • LIEX 2 years ago
    Ha sido alucinante ver el video, por momentos parecia que estaba en el cine viendo una película, me ha encantado y me ha emocionado... gracias.
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Hi LIEX... It is at times like these I wish I spoke Spanish ;)
  • Karpathia 1 year ago
    LIEX said: It has been allucinating watching this video. in some moments he thought he was at the cinema watching a movie. The movie has emotioned him and anchanted him. thanks.
    I'm Portuguese and portuguese people can understand Spanish. For me it has also been a deelightfull experience watching this, or in portuguese, "foi uma experiência adorável ver este filme"
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  • JonathanCruz 2 years ago
    loved it =) great story ( funny thing is what grabbed my attention the most was the aerial shots lol)
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  • Firewerkz Films plus 2 years ago
    Nice work! The aerial shots were fantastic, script is good. I'm impressed.
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  • Lightsong plus 2 years ago
    Brilliant!
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  • Amazing! very very much presented in cinematic! I couldn't take my eyes off it!
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks!
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  • Kevin, your concepts are incredible. I love this story and the imagery that accompanies it. It really is a testament to your work ethic and personality when you are able to pull this caliber of performance from your couples. They are obviously very comfortable with you and your vision, and you must be very patient with them. You take everything you do to the next level. I wish you the best of luck in continuing that trend and I can't wait to see what you do next!!

    -Michael Rivera
  • Pacific Pictures plus 2 years ago
    Thanks for the kind words, Michael, and for taking the time to share them here on Vimeo. It was a pleasure seeing you again at WEVA and I am sure you will find the path that's right for you, whether that includes film school or not.
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