Phenomena
Client:
Rodeotown Production
Category:
Narrative
Overview:
"Phenomena" is a high school romance short film that follows two young lovers spending their last day together before parting ways. The narrative explores themes of young love, separation, and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes.
Credits:
Cinematography, Post-Production, Producing and Pre-Visualization (Storyboard & Lighting Diagrams)
Purpose
Produced by Rodeotown Productions, "Phenomena" aims to depict the emotional journey of adolescent love and the challenges of impending separation. The film required a sensitive approach to capture the nuances of teenage relationships.
Problem/Challenge
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Emotional Authenticity: Conveying the depth of young love and the pain of separation in a relatable manner.
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Visual Storytelling: Utilizing cinematography and lighting to enhance the emotional impact of the narrative.
Results
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The film effectively portrayed the complexities of young love, receiving positive feedback for its emotional depth.
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Audiences connected with the characters' experiences, highlighting the film's relatability.
Preview
Storyboard
Moodboard & Lighting Diagram
On-set Lighting
Here's a quick breakdown of one scene and a view on the director's monitor at the end of the video.
Delegating lighting setup tasks to my colleagues helped expedite on-set processes and allowed me to focus on bigger ticket items for production.
Not to mention it's great having like-minded creatives to work and have fun with.
Final Image
