WE MADE ITT

I can’t believe I’m actually writing this, but this is my final reflection on my project.

Looking back at everything, this process was honestly kind of a rollercoaster. There were moments where I felt really confident and excited, and then moments where I was like… "what am I doing." But I think that’s what made the whole experience actually meaningful.

At the beginning, I had an idea that I liked, but I didn’t fully trust it. I kept overthinking everything and leaving things until last minute, which definitely made the process more stressful than it needed to be. Then after my first day of filming, I saw the clips and got really discouraged. I didn’t think it was turning out how I imagined, and I started doubting the whole project.

But as I kept going, things started to shift.

The more I filmed, the more I started to see the idea actually come to life. The shots got better, I became more confident directing, and once I started editing and adding sound, everything started to feel real. That was probably the biggest turning point for me, realizing that a film isn’t perfect in the beginning, it becomes better as you build it.

I also learned a lot about problem solving. Nothing went exactly how I planned. The mics didn’t work, I had to change locations, I missed shots, and I had to adjust constantly. But instead of stopping, I figured it out each time, and that’s something I’m actually really proud of. But documenting everything was worth it.

Another big thing I learned is how important sound and detail are. Before this, I didn’t realize how much music and small sound effects can completely change a scene. It honestly made my film feel way more complete and professional.

I also saw growth in myself creatively. I became better at:

- planning shots

- making quick decisions

-  trusting my instincts more

And even though everything isn’t perfect, I’m proud of what I created. It actually feels like a real film, not just a school assignment.

If I could do this again, I would definitely start earlier, trust my idea from the beginning, and not overthink every small detail.

But overall, I’m happy with how everything turned out.

This project showed me that filmmaking is stressful and unpredictable… but also really fun and rewarding at the same time.

And somehow, through all of that chaos… I made something I’m proud of!!