Short Film Production

Co-directed and co-wrote a short film about an abduction with five peers, then handled the full post-production pipeline: VFX sequences including animated vehicles, an original soundtrack, and the final edit. The kind of project where you learn that the gap between what you envisioned and what you can actually pull off in post is mostly a function of how well you planned the shoot.

Coordinate a six-person production, co-write a coherent script, shoot usable footage, and deliver a finished film with VFX and original music, without a budget or production infrastructure.

• No dedicated equipment. Cameras, lighting, and audio sourced from what was available.
• Six-person team meant scheduling and scene logistics had to be tight or shoot days ran long
• VFX (animated cars, compositing) done in consumer software with no visual effects background

• Script written scene-by-scene with location and lighting requirements embedded. Easier to schedule and reduces surprises on shoot day.
• Original soundtrack composed to fit the edit rather than the reverse. Avoids licensing issues and gets better sync.
• VFX kept to shots where they were story-essential rather than decorative. Easier to execute and harder to notice when they don't quite work.

1. 01

   Pre-production: co-wrote script, built shot list, location scouting, casting within the peer group

2. 02

   Production: co-directed all shoot days, managed blocking and continuity

3. 03

   Post-production: full edit, VFX compositing (vehicle animation), color grade, original soundtrack composition

• Coverage matters more than any individual shot. Running out of options in the edit is a worse position than running long on set.
• Audio is the thing that makes amateur productions feel amateur. Getting it right on set is worth more than any post-production fix.