In this film, I wanted to find a way to show these two characters’ feelings through lighting and unorthodox camera techniques. This post was written by William Cho. My personal process for coming up with ideas starts with the visuals; the image. When I read "there is a scratch on the inside of my right knee" ("scratch" for brevity), I was instantly reminded of the vibe and atmosphere of director Wong Kar-wai’s 90s romantic films. Reading into the poem, I saw the similarities with these films—they shared those experiences of love, fleeting hope, and underlying loneliness. My interpretation may be different from how someone else would have approached it, but the importance of directing a film is to provide your voice to the project and stick to it. What is it exactly you want to say through this film? I wanted to tell the story of someone who thought she truly found love, but the only thing it left her with was a scar reminding her of the time she actually believed. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 16 August, 2021