A short film project about health anxiety experienced by humans.
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THE RESULT
Don’t Die, Take a Rest” was a successful short film despite a tight schedule and budget. The team’s creativity and hard work exceeded expectations.
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PROJECT DETAIL
The Film Detail of How I Brought ‘Don’t Die, Take a Rest’ to Life
Client
Dreamer at Dawn
Released
10 January 2023
Duration
03 minutes 05 seconds
Format
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Music
Artlist.io
Talent
Shandya Fajar
Directed and Narated
Shandya Fajar
Cinematographer
Andri Diki P. and Yufi Abdi D.
Offline Editor
Shandya Fajar
Droner
Novrisha Anggoro
the Goals
My goals for this project are to create a visually striking and emotionally engaging short film that would raise awareness about burnout in the workplace and establish my agency’s reputation for producing high-quality video content, even in challenging circumstances.
The Approach
My approach was to create a visually stunning and emotionally impactful short film by prioritizing key elements such as effective transitions, sound design, color grading, and stylish framing, despite the tight schedule and limited budget.
the Challenges
One of the biggest challenges we faced with this project was creating a relatable and engaging story that could resonate with viewers who have experienced burnout or work-related stress. We wanted to strike a balance between addressing a serious issue and keeping the tone light and entertaining.
THE PROCESS
How I Turned a Creative Vision into a Stunning Film
Concepting
Brainstorming and ideation to come up with the initial concept for the film, including storyboarding and creating style frames.
Scripting
Writing the script, including dialogue and action, as well as making revisions and getting feedback.
Pre-Production
Planning and preparation, including casting actors, scouting locations, and creating a shooting schedule.
Production
Filming the project, including setting up shots, directing actors, and capturing footage.
Post-Production
Editing the footage, including adding music and sound effects, color grading, and finalizing the edit.
Delivery
Exporting the final film and delivering it to the client or publishing it on a platform.
THE CONCEPT
Exploring different angles and perspectives to come up with a unique and engaging concept.