This student short film got me into 10 film festivals (Shot on Fuji XT4)

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Description:

After a year and a half of waiting to make my short film "Ollie" available for the general public, the moment has arrived to finally share it with all of you. It's remarkable how this project began as a school assignment without putting much effort into the production, but later, when I sat down to edit and weave the narrative together, a wave of appreciation washed over me. I fell in love with the way I had told the story and the powerful message it carried.

Working with my dog Charlie as the main character proved to be a challenge of its own. It took countless hours to coax him into the right positions, and when I think back on this process, I appreciate the dedication required of any filmmaker working with animal actors. While I know there are areas that can be improved, I take immense pride in what I have accomplished as a solo filmmaker. The unexpected reception of "Ollie" at numerous film festivals has astounded me, serving as a testament to the notion that one can create something meaningful with minimal equipment and still garner recognition.

The journey of creating "Ollie" has been a profound learning experience, reinforcing the belief that anyone with passion and determination can produce a piece of cinema that resonates deeply. I am grateful for the opportunity to share this film with the general public, inviting them to witness the magic that unfolds when we embrace the power of storytelling, even in the most humble of circumstances.

Synopsis:

Ollie tells the story of the daily life of a dog at the beginning of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The dog realizes that his human has stopped leaving the house for work in the morning. He feels extremely happy that his human stays in the house all day, every day with him. But one day, the human becomes very sick and suddenly is gone. The dog stays alone for many days without knowing if his human will return.


Title: Ollie
Written and Directed: Sadiel Gomez
Filmed and Edited: Sadiel Gomez
Cast: Nicole Birch-Bayley, Sadiel Gomez, Sheri Birch, Charlie, Snickers, Kitty
Original Music: Mychael Dana, Gavin Luke, Mattias Tell, Fearless Soul
Voiceover: Sadiel Gomez
Sound Design: Sadiel Gomez
Tittle Design: Luis Javier Socorro, Ruben Armando Delgado


Music:

Baby Bella - Mychael Danna
Practicing Go Home - Mychael Danna
Play Time - Mychael Danna
Duo Voces - Gavin Luke
Chained - Mychael Danna
Mattias Tell - Cotton Candy Armor (Instrumental Version)
Fix You (Cover) - Fearless Soul [Coldplay Original]


Camera used for this video: Fujifilm XT4
Lens used for this video: Fujifilm XF16-55mm F2.8, Fujifilm Prime Lens XF35mm F1.4, Fujifilm XF10-24 F4, Fujifilm XF50 -140 F2.8

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  Short Films