Zinnia
[Wallowing in despair, Talim tries to erase every memory left behind from his friend who suddenly evaporated into thin air. With every shaky breath he takes, he asks “Why did you leave,” or are we letting this wick burn or are you coming back, and only wisps of smoke can answer him.]
One-minute silent film for Filmmaking 1 class in Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema 2021 under the supervision of Roy Cross.
CLOCKWORK
Archive Project for Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema 2021
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