The Light Below | Short Film
A young woman enters a cave searching for her missing brother… but something else finds her.
The film was recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Broadcast Education Association (B.E.A.)
Overview
The Light Below is a narrative short film centered on atmosphere, tension, and visual storytelling.
The project focuses on building unease through pacing, lighting, and composition, allowing the environment and visuals to carry much of the narrative.
The film was recognized with an Award of Excellence for its execution and visual direction.
ROLE
Producer
Director of Photography
Camera Operator
Editor
Approach
The film was a spur of the moment project for me so we had a super small crew and were working in tough lighting conditions. We made the most of what he had which is true students film making.
The camera was shot mostly handheld with anamorphic lenses to gie us the flare from the headlamps I was looking for. This made it very difficult to keep focus in such a dark environment. My favorite part from the project is the sound design.
