**Directing Reel**
This reel presents a selection of scenes from "Love, Change," alongside an additional dramatic sequence that highlights my approach to emotional storytelling, visual rhythm, and performance direction. It explores a spectrum of dynamics, from subtle relational tension to powerful emotional crescendos, underscoring my commitment to intimate, character-driven narratives emphasizing cinematic pacing and mood.
I served as the director, writer, director of photography, and editor for these projects. Crafted as part of my filmmaking studies, they exemplify my creative vision and hands-on production expertise.part of my filmmaking studies, they exemplify my creative vision and hands-on production expertise.
**Title: Love, Change**
Role: Writer, Director of Photography, Director, Editor
Runtime: 2 minutes and 9 seconds
Format: Short narrative scene
(School Project)
Role: Writer, Director of Photography, Director, Editor
Runtime: 2 minutes and 9 seconds
Format: Short narrative scene
(School Project)
"Love, Change" offers a thoughtful exploration of the tension between romantic emotions and real-world pressures within a concise and emotionally resonant narrative. I directed the actors in an intimate, dialogue-driven scene that emphasizes maturity and sensitivity to human dynamics. The script effectively conveys the emotional weight of financial insecurity in relationships—an accessible and relatable theme.
Through this project, I practiced dialogue-driven storytelling, pacing, and emotional rhythm, gaining deeper insight into how sound and editing shape audience engagement.
In this project, I tried to embraced three roles to effectively convey the emotional nuance within a brief format.
**Title: C’est La Vie**
Role: Writer, Director of Photography (DP), Director, Editor
Runtime: 1 minute 33 seconds
Format: Silent short film, black and white
(School Project)
Runtime: 1 minute 33 seconds
Format: Silent short film, black and white
(School Project)
This visually evocative short film explores human struggle through the perspective of a clown. Shot in black and white with a carefully chosen aspect ratio, the film conveys a timeless quality while reflecting my interest in classic cinematic aesthetics.
The project challenged me to refine my use of lighting, framing, and camera movement to communicate mood and narrative without dialogue.
It also highlights my ability to approach filmmaking conceptually and experimentally, emphasizing visual storytelling and atmosphere.
The project challenged me to refine my use of lighting, framing, and camera movement to communicate mood and narrative without dialogue.
It also highlights my ability to approach filmmaking conceptually and experimentally, emphasizing visual storytelling and atmosphere.