Ruixuan PAN

Genre Film Project

Auteur Film Project

UWC G10 Exhibition

Genre Film Project May 2024

One Way Stairs

Logline

A UWC student working late at school was tracked and killed by her "fake people".

Synopsis

A high school girl stayed back till late evening at school by herself finishing an essay on "identity". However, just as she was about to leave, she found the lift strangely out of order. Unwillingly, she was forced to take the "one-way" stairs. At first, everything seemed alright, but as the girl slowly descended, she realized that a "skinwalker" was trailing her. She ran towards the exit door, but it was locked. In the end, the girl was unfortunately killed, and the "skinwalker" wore her skin wandered off.

The Crew

Emma Wang

Director

Emma Wang is a Grade 10 student in UWCSEA taking film. She is passionate about the arts, especially in filmmaking and writing. Although still a high school student, she is looking forward to opportunities in the future in creative production.

Isabella Liu

Writer

Isabella Liu is a Grade 10 student currently studying in the UWCSEA program taking the film course in Singapore. She is greatly immersed in the film production process. She has the past experience of being a cinematogapher, editor, and sound. Projects include a wide range of styles and genres, such as horror, romantic comedy, mystery, and more.

Chole Zhou

Cinematographer

Chloe Zhou is a Grade 10 Film student in the UWC program. She enjoys watching movies, especially those that shed light on social issues, in her spare time. Her previous projects include a horror film which she was director of in Grade 9.

Molly Yuan

Music

Molly Yuan is a Grade 10 UWCSEA program student taking Film subjects. She took the responsibility of sound making and design for the film production. She had a great passion in both appreciating films and filmmaking.

Ryan Pan

Editor

Ryan Pan, a Grade 10 film student studying at UWCSEA East Singapore. He is the editor of this film. Born in China, his unique cultural background has given him an appreciation for diverse screen cultures, enriching his understanding and perspective of global cinema. His passion for film extends beyond mere viewership, as he actively engages in the creative processes of filmmaking. He enjoys deep thinking and reflection brought by film art. Ryan looks forward to exploring the world of film production and contributing to the industry with his cross-cultural insights and passion.

The Cast

Cecilia Feng

Cecilia Feng is currently a G10 student studying in UWCSEA Singapore. She is strongly passionate about arts, and has taken the Drama course in Middle School which helps enhance her acting in the film.

Jun Yi Lim

Jun Yi Lim is currently a G10 student with a strong passion for the arts. She enjoys watching movies in her spare time, and has great appreciation for filmmakers.

Filmmakers Intentions in chosen Filmmaking Role

Editor: As the editor of this horror film, my intention is to create a logical and consistent narrative so the audience can follow the storyline without confusion. A cohesive and engaging narrative maintains the suspense and horror of the scene and guides the audience to emphasize the emotional journey of the protagonist through smooth editing, allowing the audience to connect emotionally with her fears and desperation. I need to use some tips when I am editing such as using slow motion to emphasize horror scenes and using flashbacks to highlight the creepy of “fake people”.This requires me to communicate and collaborate with the cinematographer on shots we are going to take before shooting. Visual storytelling(Montage) is basically what the editor trying to do. An editor needs to put different clips together to form a story. I need to choose shots that best convey the atmosphere of isolation and dread experienced by the protagonist.

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