PETER KOWALSKI - Director of Photography

Shortly after POOR WHITE TRASH wrapped, Peter Kowalski headed to South Carolina to lens the next season of DAWSON'S CREEK. For Kowalski, however, POOR WHITE TRASH isn't just another credit or a stop on his way East. It is a unique opportunity to work with the kinetic writer/director Michael Addis and bring the outrageous exploits and adventures of the characters to life.

Kowalski seems the perfect man for this job, as his previous credits include films and television shows with distinct visual style and unusual perspectives: WHIPPED, CRUSADE, BABYLON 5, CHOW BELLA, DEAD AT 21, DAWSON'S CREEK and V.I.P.

"The biggest challenge for me is that this is a low budget film with a high stakes, big budget cast," says Kowalski.

"There is a lot of creativity involved in making the film look like a million bucks, so it brings out the best of the cast and crew's work. Time is limited, the crew is small and we are working with practical (real-life) locations. Despite the pressure, the solutions are simple...do not compromise the photography no matter what, to have as little movement on the dolly as possible, shooting the exteriors at the right time of day. Doing the homework is key."