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Drama | 10m | March 2025

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At It's Core

The Story

When a young man wakes up with no memory, he's forced to journey through his past with a mysterious young woman named Kaylee, who's determined to help him see the truth—about himself.

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This project was my very first actual short film project. It's somehow become the heart of everything I've made since, and still holds a special place in my heart.

My film partner Ja'Net Douglas and I made this project for the SkillsUSA State Competition in Digital Cinema Production. The prompt was to make a five minute short film in the style of Christopher Nolan with the theme of emotional resilience, using a key as a prop. Somehow, this five minute short film expanded into a whole universe. We even started filming a new, extended version, but unfortunately didn't get to finish it. However, I am currently working on layering the scenes we did get together, because their just too good not to do anything with.

The Why

From Page to Screen

The Blueprint 

The Script

The Extended Script

My roles: 

Writer

Director

Director of Photography

Visual Moments

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