Project Overview

For my capstone, I chose to create a short pilot about a 15 year old boy who is “the last boy on earth.” This project is an Apocalyptic/Sci-fi/ thriller rooted in loss, oppression, loneliness, hope, identity and love.

Implementation and Process

Film locations will be Spain and Thailand and one other possible location.

EQUIPMENT

iPhone 16 Pro Max

4K, 24fps

Gimbal scorp mini 3 pro

Current Reflections
I am not sure I can pull this off.

How do I get this dog to act? lol

PRESENTATION:

Project Overview + Updates

High-level summary:

Aurora is a 15 minute narrative film set across Spain and Thailand that follows a young traveler navigating a post-apocalyptic world with symbolic imagery, minimal dialogue, and cinematic visuals.
Filming will be done using an iPhone + gimbal to achieve a mobile, naturalistic look.

Updates since proposal submission:

Target audience table and persona images have been added.
Project scope clarified: focus on visual storytelling + symbolic narrative.
Deliverables refined.
Production calendar confirmed between Spain and Thailand.
Gear plan completed: iPhone, RØDE mic, gimbal setup.

Emphasize current progress:

Storyboards completed and hosted on your website.
Workflow + rubric table finalized.

Challenges I Anticipate

Practical / technical challenges:

Maintaining visual consistency across continents (Spain + Thailand footage).
Capturing natural light conditions without artificial lighting support.
Sound design: ensuring clean, layered audio in unpredictable environments.

Story + narrative challenges:

Creating emotional depth with minimal dialogue.
Balancing symbolic storytelling with clarity.

Logistics:

Travel coordination
Securing location permission if needed
Time management between editing + coursework

What You’re Most Excited About

Creative excitement:

Filming across multiple countries → visually unique locations
The opportunity to merge personal identity + creative filmmaking
Working with my son as collaborator and actor
Bringing symbolic, minimalist cinematography to life

Personal excitement:

Transitioning career focus
Building a portfolio piece, I will be proud of
Using this as a foundation for a future longer series