Aftermask

In late February 2020, AJ Apone was testing out his new 3D Printer in one of Hollywood’s oldest special effect warehouses. His first print was the Loki mask from Jim Carrey’s ‘The Mask’ (1994). A few weeks later, the worldwide pandemic hit North America and AJ was forced to shut down his small business.

As Covid-19 cases skyrocketed, first responders and frontline workers were quickly running out of face masks. Modifying his original design, AJ started printing reusable face masks with a HEPA grade certified filter. With the help his family and generous contributions from the Santa Clarita community, The Mask Initiative was born, donating nearly 4000 face masks.

Filmed during the lockdown in North Hollywood and Santa Clarita, California.

Director: Anton Jøsef
DP: Ryan Spacone
Producer: AJ Apone
Editor: Dave De Carlo
Assistant Editor: Sarah Carlisle
Colorist: Aleks Ver
VFX: Anton Jøsef
Sound Design & Re-Recording Mixer: Aaron McCourt
Original Music by Tim Mann
Additional Music: Young Collective / Skyler Lawson / One Hundred Years
Gaffer: Matthew Rivera
AC: Junior Pereira
L.A. Stills Photography: Holland Murray
L.A. Aerial Footage: Chris Leclerc
News Footage: ABC News 7 Los Angeles / Austin Dave
Production Company: Astral Elements LLC
Filmed during the lockdown in North Hollywood and Santa Clarita, California.

‘Aftermask’: Documentary about local’s mask efforts premieres Monday