Written by Dhwani ShahSo you want to make a short film. And why shouldn’t you? It’s a great way to show your craft, grow your skills and it could even end up becoming a calling card for bigger and better projects.But unless you are an established director, chances are that you won’t be getting any investors breaking the bank. That leaves you to apply for grants, fellowships and screenwriting contests. Or do what I did—spend the last of your savings on a film you believe in, hoping it pays dividends in some way later.When I set out to make "44," my first horror short, not only was it in the thick of the 2021 pandemic wave but also I had no prior experience self-producing a short film. "44" is a horror short film about a girl who gets stuck in a loop on the 44th floor of a building. Luckily, I found a crew that was willing to collaborate (read: work for free), and after six months of hustling, I also managed to get a great location for close to nothing. We were pretty much “beg, borrow, steal”ing our way through pre-production.But then came production and the costs started mounting very quickly. One of the ways I was able to cut it down significantly was by filming on one lens. What started out as a production necessity, quickly turned into a fantastic visual treatment; and here to talk about it in depth is "44" Director Of Photography, Vishnu Tenkalaya. 44...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 22 March, 2024