Director of photography
The technical team consisted of two photographers, a lighting master with assistants, and a sound man. These dedicated professionals have worked closely together during four intense weeks of filming. Acting as Director of Photography (DOP), Stanko Pavlica led the technical team with great energy and enthusiasm, resulting in stunning images.
Casting
After a thorough casting process, we selected six people who best matched the script descriptions.
34 actors took part in the casting, and we carried out a process where each participant was given a small task based on a short script.
All the actors have worked closely with the director and have shown continuous motivation. The actors have given their all, and what the result has been, you can see for yourself!
Sound
In Salt and Pepper, we had a dedicated sound designer on set throughout the entire shoot – not to enhance the experience for hearing viewers, but to translate the visual experience of sign language into sound.
As a CODA, he had a clear understanding of what should and should not be heard: the sound of movement, emotion, fabric, a fist on a table – all elements that express feelings without spoken words.
The goal was not to "add" for the hearing, but to make deaf expression felt through sound – something not everyone hears, but most can feel.
He also leads the music production, with the same philosophy: emotion-driven, body-based, and true to the deaf experience.
Salt and Pepper will not be dubbed – sign language is shown in its pure, visual form: hands, faces, bodies, and raw emotion.