âWe wanted âLoose Endsâ to feel like it was ripped from a different era of Los Angeles cinema,â writer/director of the forthcoming dark comedy film
@looseendsfilmofficial Michael Younesi (
@mikeyyounesi ) tells us. âSomething that lives in the universe of Jackie Brown, The Big Lebowski, or Casino (if it were shot in Van Nuys!) Itâs a stylized, character-driven world thatâs grounded in reality but still has a heightened, cinematic energy. The look needed warmth, texture, and personality â not a sterile or hyper-modern aesthetic. We leaned into bold contrast, rich color, and a sense of effortless cool that gives the film its own timeless visual identity.
#Panavision has supported my work for years, and theyâre the gold standard. We knew we needed glass that could deliver classic beauty but still let the grit and soul of the story shine through. And beyond gear, the Panavision team â along with our partners at #LightIron, who helped craft our #LUT â really became creative collaborators in shaping the look and feel of âLoose Endsâ."
#Cinematographer Kyle Fallon (
@kfal ) adds: "The #Primo 70s gave us the perfect balance of cinematic polish and emotional texture. Thereâs a classic Panavision quality to the way they render the world â confident and timeless without unnecessary flourish. They deliver rich, filmic contrast and beautifully natural skin tones, with subtle roundness and dimensionality that keep the image from ever feeling clinical. And for this story, we wanted that straightforward elegance â combining the spirit of the 1990s cinema that inspired us with a more contemporary visual language â which is why we chose to stay #spherical rather than go anamorphic. It allowed the film to feel grounded and intentional while still carrying real visual weight.â
