Short Film Production

I co-directed and co-wrote a short film about an abduction with five friends, then handled the VFX, an original soundtrack, and the final edit. We learned quickly that post-production depends on what was captured during the shoot: when we missed coverage or clean audio, editing could improve it but could not fully replace it.

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.
• Our weakest takes were usually the ones with poor sound. Recording clean audio on set saved far more time than trying to repair it in post.