Working on this film was a unique experience as it required a deep focus on portraying the contrast between these two personalities. Both in front of the camera and during post-production, I was able to contribute to how this emotional journey unfolded on screen. The tension between Anais’s and Michelle’s was a central theme, and we aimed to visually and narratively build upon the growing bond between them—transforming them from strangers to unlikely saviors in each other’s lives.
After a bitter teen Anais, gets placed in a mental hospital for the same peculiar reason as a devout-christian, Michelle, their bond rapidly grows closer, with one girl desperately trying to save the other’s life.
As the editor, my focus was on crafting the pacing and emotional arcs of their relationship. The editing aimed to mirror the growing intensity of their connection, from initial distrust and tension to a profound emotional bond. Each cut was carefully timed to enhance the character's mental states and shifting dynamics.
The project required crafting a lighting scheme that mimicked the submerged and mystical qualities of underwater scenes using blue and green light filters to achieve an aquatic hue.
We incorporated moving lights with wave-like effects and utilized a haze machine to soften and diffuse the light, emulating the ocean’s natural luminescence.