Don’t Die, Take a Rest!

A short film project about health anxiety experienced by humans.

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THE RESULT

Don't Die, Take a Rest

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.

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Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar

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Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar

COLOR GRADING

Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar
Don't Die, Take a Rest! Short film by Shandya Fajar

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