Greg Payton

Pleased to share this latest Voyage LA article. Huge thanks to everyone at @voyagemagla for reaching out, @sara_maraffino for recommending me and the wonderful creative community I’ve worked with proudly. See the link to the full article in bio! Profile photo and more below by @bahareh.co 📸

A script to screen comparison of the short film, Killing Anann From #scripttoscreen #killinganann Starting out of s desire to just tell a good story as simple and efficient as possible, here is a case where stock footage courtesy of Big Stock came in perfect handy to help heighten the scene we shot in only four hours, two camera a microphone (which we had to re-record any way because of the rain) and a couple lights. No matter the VFX, explosions, car chases, etc, etc, it comes back to the wants and needs and how can we visualize the lengths to which we can explore them. The beauty in this is how the words are powerful, exacting and direct, acting as the platform from which Sara and David took a daring, draining and fearless leap. Drenched, their performances only grew with the artificial downpour. Observe how the words must be on the page for the actors to play, but once they take the stage, step back, work on your blocking, place your cameras strategically and cinematically and let their performances unfold. The words written are not gospel, but a guide. How the actors move through is based on what they bring to it, how they respond to the environment around them and stay in the moment of the stakes provided them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Earn back the right to die.” Killing Anann Feat. @sara_maraffino #davidpaluck 🎥@lanocturnal @starrchez 🎧🎤 @simranmahtani 💡🔦💨 @drkronnin 🏙 @fdphotostudio #LA #LAnocturnal #losangeles #sony #A7SII #A7III #2018 #cinematic #fighting #guns #knives #actors #actorsacting #rain #killinganann

In an homage to author @gradyhendrix and his riveting work #TheFinalGirlSupportGroup #Artist #Actress @iamkilenice performed in a wonderful piece based on it. Thrilled to Direct it. . . . . . . . . #Director #LA #gradyhendrix #thefinalgirlsupportgroup #LAnocturnal #losangeles #2021 #cinematic #losangelesart #losangelescounty #losangelescalifornia #losangelesphotography #losangelesartist #losangelestimes #lightroom #Sony #A7S2 #50mm #35mm #85mm #CanonFD #Tamron #GVMLed #Artlist #Artgrid

“Hey Frank…” - - Technically a repost from a few years ago, but I wanted to give this pic some more love for the PUNISHER SPECIAL TODAY!! I’m especially excited to see @jasonmoore as my boy Curtis!! I spent two seasons being absolutely STRESSED for that man’s life so what’s another hour or so? 😂 - - #punisher #punishercosplay #jonbernthal #frankcastle #frankcastlecosplay marvel comics special presentation

HAPPY DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN SEASON TWO DAY!!! Yes, my suit is on backwards in this pic and I’m holding the Billy clubs outside down; but obviously, that’s totally a metaphor for how upside down the world is turning on Matt Murdock in this newest season, and definitely isn’t because I wasn’t paying attention when I got ready for the day the morning I took this photo. REGARDLESS! I’m so freaking excited for this season and to see what the creative team and the whole cast has cooked up!! It’s gonna be amazing, I just know it! Congratulations to the whole cast and crew. I couldn’t be more seated. (📸: @directorgpayton ) - - #daredevilbornagain #daredevil #mattmurdock #daredevilcosplay #mattmurdockcosplay born again

Ever grateful for another shot to meet and to make.

Where do directors go to practice their craft? The LA Director’s Lab isn’t school or class, it’s a gym. To put in the reps. To get stronger at the craft of directing. Typically directors are usually the ones with the least amount of reps and on-set hours than everyone else. But we are expected to lead the way on set. A confident director leads and that confidence is built by repeating the process of actually directing. Feeling the pressure to finish on time. To work with actors and a DP & establishing that connection. To finish a project in record time & to also watch it on the big screen. We as directors need this, in repetition. Direct, rinse, repeat. That’s what we do here at the lab. Take it from these folks: @robertflowerstv @emmyloudiaz @directorgpayton @freshfreckles @shayphox Come join us for the next one! 🎬 Video edit by @moffatedits !

“I am not afraid.” - - (📸 @directorgpayton ) - - Another episode of “I NEVER POSTED THIS?!” starring this picture from Wondercon 2023 (🫠) that @directorgpayton took. This was back when I didn’t have billy clubs or a proper helmet. I think my “Billy clubs” in this was some kind of camera equipment that Greg had. ANYWAY! Enjoy the throwback! I need to take more cosplay pictures. - #daredevil #mattmurdock #daredevilcosplay Matt Murdock daredevil: born again Charlie cox

Presenting “Mystery Symptoms” - The official scene for Group 1 from our Medical Procedural Workshop 2! ✨🩺 Director Greg Payton @directorgpayton Actor Kana Shimanuki @kanashimanuki Actor Kristeen Ly @kristeenieee Actor Omar Munoz @omar_munoz_la DP Marley Maitland @marleymaitlanddp Writer Pam Carbonero @latinadirector Production Manager: @ryanbarkauskas Gaffer: @trebetts 1st AC: @ricardo_med Key Grip: @machucapictures Sound: @patching.i_o Costume Designer: @designerjackie Costume Asst: Ana Wang & Ruthie Reichman Unit Stills/BTS Photographer: @bahareh.co BTS Videographer: @kademck Medical Advisor: @robquevedo Production Assistant: @kenyajustme Location: @heritagepropsla Created, produced & run by @latinadirector 👉🏼Want to join our next workshop? Head to the link in bio to sign up for our email list to be notified first of when registration opens up! #LADirectorsLab #MedicalProceduralWorkshop #DirectorWorkshop #filmworkshop #refineyourcraft #filmmakerworkshop #practiceyourcraft

Check out the fun BTS video of Group 1, of our Medical Procedural Workshop 2, shooting their scene! 🩺 Director @directorgpayton Actor @kanashimanuki Actor @kristeenieee Actor @omar_munoz_la DP @marleymaitlanddp Writer @latinadirector 📍 @heritagepropsla 🎥 BTS shot & edited by @kademck Check out @ladirectorslab to see their official scene that was shot, edited and screened in our next post! 👉🏼 Interested in joining our next workshop? Head to the link in bio to sign up for our email list & find out when our next workshop will be! ✨🎬 #LADirectorsLab #MedicalProceduralWorkshop #DirectorWorkshop #filmworkshop #refineyourcraft #filmmakerworkshop #practiceyourcraft

Introducing Group 1 from our Medical Procedural Workshop 2! Director @directorgpayton Actor @kanashimanuki Actor @kristeenieee Actor @omar_munoz_la DP @marleymaitlanddp Writer @latinadirector Director Greg: “As a Director, I wanted to understand the energy and pacing necessary to capture the speed, coverage, emotion, intent and authenticity necessary for medical dramas and comedies. This workshop not only gave me an inside immersion into the process, but the greater confidence to execute the emotional, technical and cinematic beats necessary for a great scene.“ Actor Kana: “As an actor who has only worked on set as background, this workshop was fundamental for me to get a more clear idea and feeling of working on set as a principal actor. After this workshop, I absolutely feel more prepared and confident to work in the space of the set and have a better understanding of bringing a show to life.” Actor Kristeen: “As an actor in the Medical Procedural Workshop, I truly have not had a better experience! This was SO worth my time, effort and money. This is set up like a real production set, scripts and groups distributed and call times are accordingly. If you’re looking to find a community, experience a real set, and get footage - THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO IT. Pam is a wonderful mentor and communicator and I cannot recommend this enough.” Actor Omar: “As an actor it’s always important to continue practicing and working on your craft. This is my third time taking the workshops and every time I come out a better actor. For the medical procedural, it was fascinating to learn and educate myself, not only in the medical terminology but also in working with real hospital equipment and procedure. LA Director’s Lab provides all the tools and puts you in the environment to play, challenge yourself, improve and grow as an artist. Forever thankful and grateful for Pam and the LA Director’s Lab!“ 📸 by @bahareh.co 📍 @heritagepropsla Check out @ladirectorslab to see the official scene & fun BTS in our next 2 posts! 👉🏼 Head to the link in bio to sign up for our email list & find out when our next workshop will be! #LADirectorsLab #MedicalProceduralWorkshop

Director Greg Payton shares how seeing Batman (1989) for the first time changed everything. That larger-than-life moment—the first time you realize what film can do—can stay with you forever. Every filmmaker remembers the movie that lit their spark. What was yours? Full episode streaming now on Switching Two 🎧 #SwitchingTwo #CreativeJourney #FilmCommunity #Batman1989 #TimBurton #FilmmakerLife #MovieMagic #Storytellers #CinemaInspiration #Director #CreateYourPath #FilmLovers