A Letter to Sarah

Inspired a World-wide Film Festival.

Client:

Project:

E-Men Productions

Amidst the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, I was tasked with creating a narrative film for a school project. Despite facing initial resource constraints, I was determined not to let this hinder my creative vision. With unwavering determination and innovative thinking, I worked tirelessly to produce a film set within the immersive and unique world of the "Hell Let Loose" video game.

Service Provided:

Process:

Full Production

Emmanuel, at the time the task was given to him, was playing a role play game called Hell Let Loose, where he got the idea of creating a World War Two film inside a video game. He got to work, studying and watching different documentaries to build his script. He later went to a community from the game to pitch the idea to the coordinator. The coordinator loved it, and it was game on. He continued the process of a regular production, but was virtually managing the crew and cast all through the game and different communication channels. Discord, a platform that allowed for real-time communication and coordination, played a crucial role in this virtual management.

Genre:

Action

Outcome:

Once the film was completed, it was shared with the community coordinator. To their surprise, the coordinator happened to be connected with the game developers. Not only did the developers love the film, but it also served as an inspiration to them. Their excitement was palpable when they reached out weeks later to express their admiration for the short film and to share their desire to create a film festival. Following the festival, the film was awarded 5th place. The creators received a Steam key for a free game copy as a token of appreciation. Furthermore, the developers took proactive steps to enhance their game by adding a cinematic mode, specifically influenced by the film, which demonstrated its significant impact on their work and their genuine motivation to make improvements.