Production Blog: Final Day of Shooting

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog! Today was a huge milestone for our project, we officially wrapped up filming! After weeks of planning, scheduling, rescheduling, and countless hours of working, we finally shot the last scenes for our short film. It was a long but rewarding day, and I can’t wait to see how everything comes together in the editing process. For our final shoot, we focused on the date scene flashbacks and the moments where Finn’s character is hanging out with friends while those memories resurface. These scenes are crucial because they add emotional depth, showing the contrast between his present and the past. We wanted the flashbacks to feel warm and nostalgic, while his present-day scenes had a more distant, almost disconnected tone. We started the day by filming the date flashbacks with Olivia and Finn. These were some of the most visually dynamic shots we’ve captured so far. We wanted to create a dreamy, romantic feel, so we used a lot of soft lighting and close-up shots of small details. The goal was to make the audience feel the warmth of their relationship before tragedy strikes. For locations, we kept it simple but meaningful. We filmed in a café next to mine and Alyssa's houses, capturing moments of laughter and lighthearted conversation. Then we moved outside to shoot some playful walking scenes, with Olivia and Finn enjoying each other’s company. The golden hour lighting worked in our favor, adding a beautiful, natural glow to the footage. Once we wrapped up the flashbacks, we shifted our focus to Finn’s present-day scenes. These moments show him with his friends, yet mentally detached as he gets lost in the memories of his past. We filmed at a casual hangout spot, where Finn is surrounded by conversation and laughter, but his expressions and body language tell a different story. To emphasize this emotional disconnect, we played with different framing techniques. We used a lot of over-the-shoulder shots and close-ups of Finn staring off into the distance, lost in thought. Meanwhile, his friends remained slightly out of focus, making it clear that his mind was elsewhere. These small details will make a big difference in how the audience interprets his grief. Thank you to everyone who’s been following along with this journey. The next phase is all about post-production, and I’ll be back soon with updates on how everything is coming together. Stay tuned, and as always, thank you for being a part of this process!