Movie Project

48-Hour French Film Project

A short narrative film written, directed, shot, edited, and performed within a 48-hour production window.

Overview

This is a one-person project created for a French Cinema course under a strict 48-hour production constraint. The objective was to complete a fully realized narrative film while emulating the style and tone of a selected French movie, with emphasis on pacing, framing, and restrained storytelling.

Roles

Writer · Director · Cinematographer · Actor · Editor

  • Wrote the script and developed the concept
  • Directed and shot the film under a strict time constraint
  • Performed on camera
  • Edited the final cut using Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Added lightweight visual effects using Adobe After Effects

Process

The compressed timeline required:

  • rapid ideation and script development
  • minimal-location shooting with deliberate framing
  • streamlined post-production workflows