Killing Lincoln: The Making Of

On the Set of Killing Lincoln

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Actor Jesse Johnson stands in position for another take.
Shaving Booth

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DP Jeremy Benning, 1st AC Liz Heslep, and Boom Operator Doug Bischoff shoot a scene with actors Jesse Johnson (Booth) and Jim Wilson (Barber).
John Wilkes Booth Texting

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Actor Jesse Johnson, Line producer Larry Rapaport, Executive Mark Herzog, and Producer Christopher Cowen relax between takes at Ford's Theater.
Sunset Pic

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Actor Jesse Johnson takes a quick pic of the sunset with his phone.
Shooting Booth's Death Scene

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Director of Photography Jeremy Benning shoots a scene with actor Jesse Johnson.
Directing Lincoln

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EP/Writer Erik Jendresen and Director Adrian Moat work with Billy Campbell and other cast members between takes.
DP-ing the Scene

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DP Jeremy Benning works with cast members on set.
Between Takes

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Actor Jesse Johnson sits behind the monitors with EP/Writer Erik Jendresen and Director Adrian Moat.
Shooting at Seward's House

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Director of Photography Jeremy Benning, with 1st AC Liz Heslep behind him, shoots at a low angle as actors reenact Lewis Powell's attempted assassination of Secretary of State William H. Seward.
Billy Campbell and Crew Between Takes

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Actor Billy Campbell discusses the scene with B Camera Operator Jim Contner, 1st AC Bob Becchio, and B Camera 2nd AC Sarah Walor.
Shooting the First Couple

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1st Assistant Camera Bob Becchio shoots a scene with actors Geraldine Hughes and Billy Campbell.
Shooting the Killer

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Actor Jesse Johnson as John Wilkes Booth
Ben Perkinson, as Tad Lincoln, Takes Direction

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Actor Ben Parkinson (portraying Tad Lincoln) takes direction from Director Adrian Moat.
Makeup for Atzerodt

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Actor Mark Halpern, in the role of conspirator George Atzerodt, gets a touch-up by the makeup crew.
Makeup For a Dying Man

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EP/Writer Erik Jendresen and crew get actor Jesse Johnson's makeup perfect for his final scene.
Fanning Jesse's Face

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The makeup team gives actor Jesse Johnson a touch-up between takes as Director Adrian Moat talks through a scene with him.
Fixing Jesse's Costume

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Set Costumer Amelia Zontini fixes actor Jesse Johnson's tie and collar between takes.
Watching the Monitors

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Director Adrian Moat watches actor Jesse Johnson on camera.
Perfecting the Shot

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Director Adrian Moat looks through a camera lens as DP Jeremy Benning and 1st AC Liz Heslep stand by.
...And Action

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Cast and crew prepare for another take.
Slate Clap

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Sarah Walor, B Camera 2nd AC, claps the slate.
Behind the Camera

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DP Jeremy Benning and 1st AC Liz Heslep shoot a scene.
All Strung Up

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Actor Seamus Mulcahy plays the role of Booth's co-conspirator David Herold.
Night Shoot

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Director Adrian Moat and EP/Writer Erik Jendresen work with actress Blythe Coons (in the role of Laura Keene) and other cast members on set.
Watching the Monitors

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Director Adrian Moat and EP/Writer Erik Jendresen on set
Mark Herzog and Erik Jendresen

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EP Mark Herzog and EP/Writer Erik Jendresen
Playing Gardner

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Director Adrian Moat shows actor Greg Cooper examples of his character Alexander Gardner's famed photographic work.
Checking for Accuracy

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EP/Writer Erik Jendresen and Director Adrian Moat refer to historical photographs, with actor Greg Cooper, who plays the role of photographer Alexander Gardner.
Hugs on the Set

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Actor Greg Cooper and Director Adrian Moat have a moment.
Shooting Gardner's Shoot

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Boom Operator Doug Bischoff mics the scene when Alexander Gardner photographs George Atzerodt.
Boom For Lincoln

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Boom Operator Doug Bischoff mics the scene when President Lincoln delivers his second inaugural speech.
Perfecting a Shot

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DP Jeremy Benning and Director Adrian Moat watch the shot.
Jeremy Benning, DP

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Director of Photography Jeremy Benning works the night shift.
Night Shoot Slate

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It's one more take for the night shoot.
DP at Night

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DP Jeremy Benning at work shooting the scene at Garrett Farm
Through the Viewfinder

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Executive Producer and Writer Erik Jendresen eyes the shot, with 1st AC Bob Becchio and Makeup Artist Sandy Kaye.
Getting It Right

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Director Adrian Moat and EP/Writer Erik Jendresen work with actress Blythe Coons (in the role of Laura Keene) and other cast members on set.
Shooting at the Garrett Farm

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Liz Heslep, 1st Assistant Camera, shoots the scene at Garrett Farm when Booth and Herold are captured.