AICE Media Studies

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the final blog for our short film journey! It’s crazy to think how far we’ve come. From brainstorming ideas to filming long hours and now, focusing on promoting our finished project. Bringing this film to life has been such an incredible experience, but as we’ve learned, making the film is only half the battle. Getting people to see it is just as important! A big part of our promotional efforts has been the film’s website, which Valentina has been doing an amazing job managing. She’s been keeping it updated with blog posts, cast bios, and behind the scenes content. We’re also working on adding a countdown to the release, which will hopefully build some excitement. The biggest challenge has been driving traffic to the site. We’ve been linking it everywhere. Our social media bios, QR codes on promo materials, but making sure people actually visit and stay engaged takes a lot more effort than we expected. On the physical side of promotions, I’ve been in charg...

 Hey everyone! Welcome back to the blog! We got some updates. Now that filming is officially wrapped, we’ve fully transitioned into post-production, and let me tell you, this is where everything starts to feel real. Editing is where all our hard work comes together, where individual shots and scenes blend into a full, cohesive story. While we still have a long way to go, we’ve already made great progress in assembling the film’s structure. The first big step was organizing all of our footage. Since we filmed out of order, we had to carefully sort through every clip, label them correctly, and select the best takes based on performance, lighting, and composition. This process took longer than expected, but having everything properly arranged makes the actual editing much smoother. One of the biggest challenges we’ve faced so far is making sure the flashback scenes flow seamlessly into the present-day moments. These transitions need to feel natural, almost like Finn’s character is sli...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the blog! It’s hard to believe, but after all the planning, filming, editing, and late-night problem-solving, our film is finally complete. It has been such an incredible journey, and I couldn’t be prouder of everything our team has accomplished. Looking back, this project has been one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences I’ve ever been a part of. From the first day of filming to the final hours of editing, we poured so much effort into every detail. There were definitely moments of stress. Whether it was struggling to fit filming into our busy schedules, battling unpredictable weather, or having to go back for extra shots, but all of those challenges only made the final product even more meaningful. Seeing everything come together in the editing room was great. All of the carefully planned shots, the late-night discussions about directing and music, and the behind-the-scenes work with social media and promotion. It all built up to this moment...

 Hey everyone! Welcome back to the blog! We’re officially in the final stretch of production, and I couldn’t be more excited! After spending time editing with Conner and reviewing everything with the team, we realized that there were still a few small pieces missing so we planned some extra filming to make sure the film is as strong as possible. Editing has been such a rewarding process, but it also makes you hyper-aware of what’s working and what still needs a little fixing. As Conner and I went through the footage, we noticed a few shots that could use better transitions or extra coverage to make certain scenes feel smoother. Sometimes, things that seem perfect during filming don’t quite translate the same way once you start piecing it all together. That’s why reshoots and pick-up shots are so important! After reviewing everything as a group, we made a list of what still needed to be filmed. Small details like reaction shots, extra cutaways, and a couple of filler scenes to make ...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the blog! After all the hard work we’ve put into filming, we’ve finally reached one of the most exciting (and sometimes stressful) parts of the process. Editing! Today, Conner and I sat down to start piecing everything together, and later, we went over our progress with the rest of the team. Editing is where the film truly starts to come to life. Conner and I spent hours going through all the footage, selecting the best takes, and making sure everything flowed smoothly. It’s crazy to see how different shots we worked so hard to capture actually fit together. It makes all the challenges we faced during filming completely worth it. One of the biggest things we focused on was pacing. We want the film to have an emotional impact, so timing is everything. We experimented with different cuts, transitions, and ways to enhance the mood. Seeing the shots we planned so carefully finally coming together was so satisfying. After making some solid progress, we got toge...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the blog! Today, I wanted to take a moment to talk about something that’s been a real challenge for me throughout this process. Balancing school, helping others with their films, and making it to our own filming days. As much as I love being part of this project, it’s definitely been tough to be there for every single shoot. Between my own schoolwork and commitments, plus helping out with a few other student films, my schedule has been completely packed. Some days, I’ve had to miss filming sessions because of deadlines or because I was needed on another set. It’s been frustrating at times because I genuinely want to be there for every part of our film, but there are only so many hours in a day. Even when I can’t physically be at every shoot, I’ve been doing my best to contribute in other ways helping with promotional materials, brainstorming ideas, and staying involved in planning. It’s not always easy to feel like I’m juggling everything, but I remind mys...