Strange Embrace

A young woman is introduced to her boyfriend’s family through a series of emotional tests to decide the fate of their relationship.

By Film and Performing Arts major Nolan Earnest and produced by students enrolled in the UAF 2023-2024 Film Set Production I/II courses, and affiliated students and faculty led by Professor Maya Salganek.

Trailer

Movie poster for Strange Embrace.




Cast

JANE SCHULZ ...

 Hannah Greene

DANIEL MOSS ...

 Logan Hammersland

HOWARD MOSS ...

 William Rogers

ELISE MOSS ...

 By Valentine

ARNOLD MARSH ...

 Hank Nuwer

FAMILY MEMBERS ...

 Roger Alda, Hunter Hoppe, Pam Sprout,
Jeanne Schindler, Ladasha Wright, David Valentine,
Natalie Wienke, Alex Morris, Bryant Womack,
Trysh Womack, Kalesha Pearson, Gosia Nuwer,
Lanna Gulbranson, Aria Gulbranson & Jackson Baum

Production Crew

Produced by ...

 Maya Salganek

Directed by ...

 Nolan Ernest

Key Set PA ...

 Trysh Womack

First Assistant Director ...

 Daisy Carter

Second Assistant Director ...

 Taylor Kamrath

Second Second Assistant Director ...

 Richard Parsons

Production Office Coordinator ...

 By Valentine

Wardrobe and Makeup ...

 Steven Anderson & Richard Parsons

Costume Designer ...

 Steven Anderson

Assistant Costume Supervisor ...

 Richard Parsons

Production Designer ...

 Hannah Greene

Casting Director ...

 Carrie Baker

Script Supervisor ...

 Mike Degen

Assistant Script Supervisor ...

 Hazel Wetzel

Cinematographer ...

 JB Brown

A 1st Asst Camera ...

 Naomi Rose Green

A 2nd Asst Camera ...

 Grady Skillings

B Camera/EPK Oper ...

 Dawson Brennan

Digital Imaging Tech ...

 JB Brown

Sound Mixer ...

 Kanesia Price

Boom Operator ...

 Kjrsten Schindler

Utility Sound ...

 Maddie Ashlock

Construction Coordinator ...

 Alex Gagne-Hawes

Post Supervisor ...

 Maya Salganek

Editor ...

 Naomi Rose Green

Sound Mixing ...

 Kanesia Price

Set Decorator ...

 Ben Rainwater

Chief Lighting Tech ...

 Eric Marshall

Prop Master ...

 Jessica Wohlwend

Key Grip ...

 Jordan Gulbranson

Composition ...

 Seamus Knight

 

Additional Posters

Movie poster for Strange Embrace
Movie poster for Strange Embrace
Movie poster for Strange Embrace

Behind the Scenes Photos

Wardrobe rack on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Two crew planning on the set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Empty set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Crew prepping cameras on the set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Putting a film over the windows to control the light on the set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew gather to discuss the filming of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Hannah Greene preps the set for the filming of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Two members of the Strange Embrace cast and crew prepare for shooting on the set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew prepare for filming Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast from Strange Embrace holding a clapperboard prepares for filming.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Crew member from Strange Embrace posing in the window light.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Character Jane passes a slice of cake to Howard.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew of Strange Embrace prepare for shooting.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Crew prepare for filming on the set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew prepare for filming on the set of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Hannah Greene as Jane in the UAF Production of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Hannah Greene as Jane in the UAF Production of Strange Embrace.  UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew sign cards on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew sign cards on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew prepare to film on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Crew on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast and crew on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Crew set up a shot in the kitchen on the set of Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek
Cast member Seamus Knight decorates a prop cake for the film Strange Embrace. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek