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Chocolate in the Afternoon is a short film that I directed and produced in the last semester before graduation. It was challenging in many ways, because I had to write a screenplay (7 mins) and work with a team that I selected to develop a concept, location scout, cast and select actors and execute in the space of 3-weeks. Another 2 weeks would be given for post-production and final edit.

 

It was also very fulfilling, as I was able to see the accumulation of my skill-set in action as well as witness the growth of team-mates. We were finally able to take charge of a project from start to finish. There were a few mistakes, but also great learning. I saw improvements in how I communicated ideas to the crew as well as actors, and allowed team members to take control of their specific areas without trying to micro-manage.

 

This was the first time we shot all on location, three different locations in the space of two days

Blocking the space was vital in working with the actors and developing a condensed shot list that would give enough coverage of the scenes. This is a project close to my heart.

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