There’s a certain kind of freedom—and madness—that comes with building a short film solo. From writing the script to setting up the lights, recording sound, animating overlays, and editing everything into shape, the process is both exhausting and deeply rewarding. For me, solo projects aren’t about perfection—they’re about exploration. They allow me to chase a feeling or an idea without compromise.

My workflow usually starts in Notion, where I collect references, beats, and loose visuals. From there, I storyboard using Blender or hand sketches, block scenes with available light in mind, and shoot using a Sony mirrorless kit with a flexible rig. Post-production is where I thrive—I move between Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, often creating layers of texture and sound that weren’t there on set. The process is iterative, messy, and sometimes unexpectedly poetic.

What I’ve learned most is how to trust the process. Solo filmmaking forces you to listen more carefully—to your own instincts, to your footage, to what the story actually needs versus what you originally imagined. You become your own director, DP, editor, and critic. It’s not easy, but it builds creative resilience. And it reminds me that even with limited gear or budget, you can still make something that resonates.