“Home” – Behind the Scenes video

Featured first is the childhood home of Alexia Germaine where she resides with her family of three. The 1950s Oakland home perfectly fit the aesthetic Douglas was hoping to achieve with its wood paneling and beautiful staircase in the center. We are grateful to this family for their curiosity and generosity to the Metamorphosis. 

Next, the Department of Human Metamorphosis waiting room, a long hallway where patients have been waiting for hours to seal their fate. We shot inside a french-immersion charter school in Oakland, between the third and fourth grade classrooms. The shoot was our first with cast and extras and our crew totally transformed the space for an unforgettable scene.

Finally, Greg’s room was built in Reinel’s garage. A few long days and nights were spent constructing this set which was used for several shoot dates. Once built, the set was painted and designed with memories of Douglas’s childhood in mind. Thanks to Liz, Jill, and Tanya for capturing some of these moments below.