The Problem
The film industry seeks innovative storytelling that challenges traditional narratives through synchronized split-screen cinema. This project explores dual perspectives—two distinct yet interrelated narratives—requiring advanced cinematography, sound design, and editing. It emphasises collaborative filmmaking, where two creative teams must coordinate seamlessly to balance individual artistic vision with cohesive execution, creating moments of interaction, contrast, and exciting resonance across both screens.
The Brief
Two production houses working in tandem. 24 multimedia students, produce a 10 to 20 minute, split-screen short film. The film will be premiered to an audience at a cinema and published digitally to the public. Each student has a specific role within the film, carried out with full responsibility and effort. The duration of the production is 6 weeks with one week designated for filming. Key elements that are required for this brief are process documentation, communication and experimentation with camera angles and narration.
The Audience
Run is aimed at young adult and adult audiences (ages 18-35) who enjoy psychological thrillers and experimental storytelling. It appeals to viewers interested in character-driven narratives, visual symbolism, and unconventional formats such as split-screen cinema that challenge perception and evoke emotional tension.
The Solution
Run is a split-screen psychological thriller that visually and thematically explores duality, obsession, and fate. The film presents two parallel narratives — the hunter and the prey — unfolding simultaneously on opposite sides of the screen. Through synchronized editing and mirrored compositions, the split-screen format becomes an active storytelling device, contrasting perspective, pace, and emotion while maintaining narrative tension and cohesion. The dual narrative structure allows viewers to experience the story's push and pull — Dan's relentless pursuit and Mira's desperate evasion — in real time. As their paths converge, the format emphasizes psychological interplay, blurring the boundary between predator and victim. Run challenges audiences to question whether fate is something we can escape or an inevitable force we willingly confront.
My Role: Audio Technician
In the group film project, I was responsible for recording and managing all on-set audio. My tasks included setting up and operating microphones, monitoring sound levels during filming, and ensuring clean, high-quality recordings of dialogue and ambient sound. I collaborated closely with the director and camera team to synchronize audio with visual elements and minimize background noise. After filming, I organized and labeled the audio files for the post-production team to streamline editing and mixing.
Raw Audio Recordings
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