Short Film, 2025
Are You Still There?
Roles & Responsibilities:Motion Graphics + Art Direction + Video Production
Insight
The stigma surrounding technology addiction can negatively impact the self esteem of young people who feel powerless in changing their habits. This short documentary film aims to bring attention to the common problems that push young adults towards escapist activities, giving viewers a better understanding of their own behaviour while educating a wider audience, thus reducing stigma.
DESIGN SKILLS
SOFTWARE: Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop
ARTWORKING: Screen printing, Vinyl Cutting (plotter), Laser Cutting
MOTION GRAPHICS: Lower Thirds, Animation, Masking, Tracking
ART DIRECTION: Storyboarding, Moodboarding, Reference gathering
CHALLENGE
Working along with actors and outsourcing colour grading to achieve a high quality outcome that is true to the vision.
Using gamification to lighten the mood of a thought-provoking topic, without detracting from it’s seriousness.
Connecting the audience to the subject matter by creating visuals that reflect their everyday reality.
OUTCOME
Visual references, feedback sheets, moodboards and shot lists were used to make sure all participants were on board with the vision for each scene.
Using well known arcade games like
“Snake” & “Space Invaders” as inspiration for the custom animation of lower thirds, transitionary chapter headings, logos & icons.
This created a cohesive visual, immersing the viewer in video game nostalgia - a cultural reference related to the subject matter.
Source: Internet Archive