CINEMETOGRAPHY & LIGHTING

This is an ambitious film that leans on its technicality and cinematography to properly tell the story. Scenes will be shot handheld, without any whip shots, quick cuts, or sudden movements to capture the fragility of Ron and LJ’s relationship. Furthermore, the audience will be immersed in the story and experience the world through several close-ups and seamless oners. This allows actors to live in a world uninterrupted by cuts and set changes. To feel like a play, this film relies on choreographed camera movements, actor blocking, and detailed set dressing.

For the flashback, the camera will be on a tripod, stagnant, as the characters and set dressing evolve, indicating time passage. The camera is symbolic of how walls in our home are silent witnesses to everyday life over time. Sound design is a character in itself. As Ron rekindles his love for music, he simultaneously develops his connection with LJ. Music is symbolic of their relationship and serves as a backdrop to the story. 

The lighting will feel authentic and natural to the environment, not stylized or moody. The film’s color palette will shift to resemble the emotional decline of the protagonist, beginning with bright colors and gradually diluting to neutral shades.