Circle movie (USA, 2024)
EDITED, POST-PRODUCTION, COLORIST, RE-RECORDING MIXER, WRITTEN, DIRECTED, PRODUCED, PRODUCTION DESIGN BY KOSTIANTYN MISHCHENKO
Project Type: Short, Experimental
Runtime: 1 min.
Completion Date: April 12, 2024
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio:
Film Color: Color
Brief Synopsis
Gimmick: The entire film is framed within a circle, forcing the viewer to watch on a circular screen.
Montage: A series of slow-motion shots of natural phenomena, all framed within a circle:
Sound: The film is scored with a minimalist, ambient soundtrack that creates a sense of tranquility and wonder.
Themes: The circle as a symbol of unity and wholeness. The interconnectedness of all things in nature. The beauty and fragility of life
Impact: Circle movie is a visually stunning and thought-provoking film that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll. The film's unique format and minimalist style force the viewer to pay close attention to the details, and the result is a deeply immersive and meditative experience.
Additional Notes: The film could be shot on a variety of locations, but it would be most effective if shot in a natural setting.
The use of time-lapse photography would be ideal for capturing the slow-motion movement of the natural phenomena.
The film could be edited to create a sense of rhythm and flow, with the circular framing helping to accentuate the cyclical nature of the imagery.
Award
TAMIZHAGAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (India) - Award Winner
Life Screenings One Minute Film Festival (Clermont, FL, US) - Official Selection
Trincomalee International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
Thilsri International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
New York Movie Awards - Award Winner
Tylos International Film Festival (Bahrain) - Award Winner
Masafi International Film Festival (UAE) - Award Winner
Black Grouse International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
PAKODA FILM AWARD (India) - Official Selection
Dubai Golden Frame International Film Festival - Award Winner
Makizhmithran International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
Västerås Film Festival (Sweden) - Official Selection
Goldcrest International Film Festival (US-India) - Award Winner
Rohip International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
Angel Fish International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
Abudhabi International Film Festival (UAE) - Award Winner
Penguin International Film Festival - Award Winner
Kenya Independent Film Festival - Award Winner
SARVIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (India) - Award Winner
MISTER VORKY (Serbia) - Official Selection
TEKKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (India) - Award Winner
Fujairah International Festival (UAE) - Award Winner
Kodaikanal International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
Philipps Independent Film Festival - Award Winner
Buenos Aires Indie Shorts Awards - honorable mention
GOLDEN PEACOCK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (India) - Award Winner
Indo Nepal International Film Festival - Award Winner
BHUTAN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - Award Winner
pilipians Film Festi - Official Selection
Jaffna Global International Film Festival (India) - Award Winner
Navy international film festival (Malaysia) - Official Selection
Global best film award - Official Selection
Rainbow International Film Festival (India) - Official Selection
KinoDrome: International Motion Picture & Screenplay Festival (Strongsville, Ohio, US) - Honorable Mention
POOMBUKAR INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL (India) - Award Winner
Bahrain Indie International Film Festival - Award Winner
Sittannavasal International Film Festival (India) - Official Selection
Nitiin International Film Festival (Malaysia) - Award Winner