r/ShortFilm

short film link

Hey! I'm trying to seek more opinions, views and engagement on a friend's original short film

Link is given above!

Why posting it here?

Cuz the story/script has been written by the same guy who has also acted, directed, edited and everything in between- in this short film! (one man army lol)

Background- This guy is a proper cinephile (a close friend of mine), grew up watching movies alone in the theatres, saving money to buy tickets, sneaking and bunking classes to watch his favourite films. He taught himself everything about cinematography and filmmaking from scratch- in short a very passionate and hardworking individual.

- he has worked previously in various metropolitan cities, now trying to make something of his own!

Motive to post it here-

I'm not just seeking engagement on his channel, but also genuine reviews and comments, criticism and constructive criticism alike.

Feel free to drop your opinion!

comment in case you want to connect with him on instagram.

I’ve been experimenting heavily with AI filmmaking lately, and after finishing this short film, I genuinely think we’re watching the barrier to cinematic storytelling collapse in real time.

Not because the tools are perfect. They’re not.

A lot of generations still break, consistency can be difficult, and getting something to actually feel cinematic still takes real direction and taste. But that’s exactly why this feels important.

A few years ago, making something visually ambitious required cameras, crews, lighting setups, locations, editing pipelines, VFX teams, and a serious budget.

Now one person can sit with an idea and actually bring scenes to life that would’ve been impossible for them to create before.

That shift feels massive to me.

The most exciting part isn’t AI “replacing” filmmaking.
It’s that people who never had access to filmmaking tools can finally experiment with visual storytelling at a cinematic level.

Attached one of the short films I made while exploring this space.

Curious what people honestly think after watching it:

Does AI filmmaking feel like a real creative breakthrough to you, or does it still feel more like an experimental novelty right now?

Heyaaa!!

I’m an India-based filmmaker, and I created a solo spec commercial for Blue Tokai coffee. Since I was working all alone, I ended up wearing all the hats—writing, lighting, shooting, editing, and even acting in it myself.

Given my limited resources, my main goal was to see how much production value and mood I could squeeze out of a very small setup. I really tried to focus on intentional framing, cinematic lighting, and visual storytelling to set the right atmosphere.

Here is a quick look at the tools I used to bring it together:

The Gear:

Nikon Z6III paired with a 28-75mm f/2.8 lens.

Kept the lighting simple with a Godox SL60W and a tiny Hiffin 7W.

The Look (Post-Production):

Cut and finished entirely in DaVinci Resolve.

Used Dehancer for the color grade, aiming for a cinematic feel with a Fujifilm 3513 emulation.

I’m really looking to grow as a visual storyteller, so I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts. Whether it’s about the lighting choices, the pacing, or the overall vibe—please don't hold back on the constructive criticism!

Click here to watch the full ad on youtube

(I've also attached a few of my favorite stills above so you can see the framing!)

ps- This isn't my work. I posted this on behalf of u/date_007. He's new to reddit, doesn't have enough karma and still finding his way through this app (I mean- reddit can be intimidating for beginners- there's just so much going on hehe). So I figured that I'd post for him :). Happy watching!

I’ve always loved the idea that found-footage horror works best when it commits to a simple rule and escalates it slowly rather than relying on effects.

So I tried making a short film that stays entirely within that approach.

The setup is minimal:
a man rents a remote cabin for a quiet weekend… and finds a handwritten warning on the door:

“DON’T OPEN AFTER SUNSET.”

What follows is a gradual breakdown of normalcy — subtle sounds under the floor, knocking that escalates over time, and the sense that something is responding more than just reacting.

I intentionally kept it small-scale:

• one location
• one character
• sound-driven tension instead of visual effects

It’s about 6 minutes long. I’m still refining my approach to pacing and sound design in this style, so I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from people who enjoy the genre.

Here’s the film:

👉 https://youtu.be/QWf2BCo3kF8

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