Trailer, Film on festival run
OVERTIME - WORKING BEYOND DEATH - 30Min. Short Film
ROLES: DIRECTOR • PRODUCER • WRITER • EDITOR • VFX ARTIST / SUPERVISOR
Project Summary: After dying on his birthday, Gary Golfman is offered a choice in the afterlife: move on into the light or remain behind working within death’s strange bureaucracy as an accountant. Choosing the comfort of routine, Gary takes the job, until his first assignment, collecting the soul of a child, forces him to confront his fears and question the life he continues to cling to, even after death.
ART ASSISTANT • SOUND DESIGN • COLORIST
My Work: Directed, produced and edited Overtime, my longest short film production to date, while also leading the project’s VFX work. Managed a crew of over 30 members across 7 production days, coordinating studios, locations, set construction and overnight disassembly under tight schedules. Oversaw production logistics, rehearsals, risk assessments and licensing procedures, including council communication to secure clearance for a child actor. Also led a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, plus reached particular funders, to support the production. Led both the creative and technical direction of the project, ensuring smooth coordination across departments throughout the shoot.
Software’s used: Da Vinci Resolve (Full License), Photoshop, After Effects Blender
Number of Crew: 34 members involved
Budget used: £2,800
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The film requiring VFX for most of the shots, creating digital environments from scratch and integrating them with practical studio-built sets. Work included 3D animation and visual effects for dinosaurs, star fields, transport tube systems and other environmental elements throughout the proje
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