Circle movie (USA, 2024)

EDITED, POST-PRODUCTION, COLORIST, RE-RECORDING MIXER, WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED, PRODUCTION DESIGN BY KOSTIANTYN MISHCHENKO

Project Type: Short, Experimental

Runtime:  1 min.

Completion Date: April 12, 2024 

Shooting Format: Digital

Aspect Ratio: 

Film Color: Color

Brief Synopsis

Gimmick: The entire film is framed within a circle, forcing the viewer to watch on a circular screen.

Montage: A series of slow-motion shots of natural phenomena, all framed within a circle:

Sound: The film is scored with a minimalist, ambient soundtrack that creates a sense of tranquility and wonder.

Themes: The circle as a symbol of unity and wholeness. The interconnectedness of all things in nature. The beauty and fragility of life

Impact: Circle movie is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll. The film's unique format and minimalist style force the viewer to pay close attention to the details, and the result is a deeply immersive and meditative experience.

Additional Notes: The film could be shot on a variety of locations, but it would be most effective if shot in a natural setting.

The use of time-lapse photography would be ideal for capturing the slow-motion movement of the natural phenomena.

The film could be edited to create a sense of rhythm and flow, with the circular framing helping to accentuate the cyclical nature of the imagery.

Award

TAMIZHAGAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (India) - Award Winner

Life Screenings One Minute Film Festival (Clermont, FL, US) - Official Selection

Trincomalee International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner

Thilsri International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner