October Daisies
Client
Moon Era Films
Year
2023
Role
Writer, Director, Producer
Discipline
Film
The challenge
As the first official production under Moon Era Films, October Daisies needed to make a strong creative and emotional impact while working within the constraints of a $4,500 total budget for production and post. The challenge was not only in executing the film with high production value, but also in building credibility for the studio's future projects.
The work
I wrote the screenplay, cast and crewed the film, directed the shoot, and oversaw post-production and festival submissions.
- Wrote the screenplay and led development through pre-production
- Cast all talent, secured crew, and managed all logistics across production
- Directed the film across a multi-day shoot, capturing the story's emotional and visual tone
- Edited the film and oversaw color and final delivery with a small, focused post-production team
- Managed festival submissions and marketing assets for the film
- Built and launched the initial Moon Era Films presence around the project
Behind the scenes
Impact
- Official Selection at the Academy-Qualifying deadCenter Film Festival
- Semi-Finalist for First-Time Filmmaker at Cannes Indie Shorts Awards
- Established Moon Era Films' creative tone and cinematic approach
- Served as proof of concept for future productions
Recognition
- Cannes Indie Shorts Awards — Semifinalist
- deadCenter Film Festival (Academy-qualifying) — Official Selection
