AFRAID | Short Film (AWARD-WINNING)

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  • čas přidán 10. 11. 2019
  • WINNER OF BEST FILM AT THE 2020 UNDER FIVE MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL.
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    A coffee shop manager closes up for the night and heads to her car in a nearby parking garage. Will she make it? Or will her worst fears become reality?
    CAST
    Lead Actress | Ashley Mellinger
    Hooded Figure | Seth Bortner
    Group of Guys | Ben Enck, Lee Atkins, Andrew Porter, Zach Miller
    CREW
    Directors | Lisbet Byler & Grace Wagner
    Writers | Lisbet Byler & Grace Wagner
    Producers | Lisbet Byler & Grace Wagner
    Executive Producer | Derek Dienner
    Director of Photography | Steve Buckwalter
    Assistant Camera | Sebastian Nieves
    Boom Operator | Ben Bodnar
    Editor & Sound Designer | Aaron Dienner
    Assistant Editor | Jordan Graff
    VFX | Allen Clements
    Make-up Artist | Kayla Fetterolf
    Production Assistant | Jacque Byler
    Behind the Scenes Photographer | Sam Interrante
    Accountant | Ashley Dienner
    Learn more: makefilms.cc/originalfilms/afraid

Komentáře • 708

  • @ames_virosa
    @ames_virosa Před rokem +519

    The details are very nice and accurate. Her Headphones aren’t plugged in because she wants people to think she listens to music but she also wants to hear every little sound in case someone is following her. As a teen girl this is definitely something I have done while walking the street at night.

    • @terrelltolson3217
      @terrelltolson3217 Před rokem +16

      As a teen girl….. why are you walking the streets at night.

    • @aidanflanagan9322
      @aidanflanagan9322 Před rokem +26

      never wear headphones in public. It will make people think you are distracted and a more vulnerable target.

    • @obsessedkokichi6112
      @obsessedkokichi6112 Před rokem +2

      @Andre Fernandes like when someone looks busy u wont talk to them.

    • @obsessedkokichi6112
      @obsessedkokichi6112 Před rokem +1

      @Andre Fernandes but most harrassers will not go for you if you look busy

    • @BushAustralian
      @BushAustralian Před 11 měsíci

      Hopefully you live in an area where you're allowed to carry a gun, but if not carry a machete or something so that you can defend yourself

  • @jjlfc7403
    @jjlfc7403 Před 2 lety +2910

    It’s seems like every horror short on CZcams has ‘won an award’ lmao either the bar is shockingly low or it’s cap

    • @johnathancoady6411
      @johnathancoady6411 Před 2 lety +387

      RIGHT? Especially when these films don't hold any thought-provoking theme or message. And, at least in the horror genre, they all use this same visual effect of "antagonist glitches toward me ahhh spooky ghost." Just feels like these films are randomly generated by AI.

    • @Andrew-cu3nk
      @Andrew-cu3nk Před 2 lety +15

      @@stars227 Thanks for the recommendation! Just watched it and thought it was many times better. It's simple, but creative. Thanks again. 👍

    • @LowWiseZahStudios
      @LowWiseZahStudios Před 2 lety

      It's been quite some time since I've made a short film and what a way to start the new year with this new creation 'Pumpkin' - I shot it in a day and in one take! I dig it, it's a lot of fun, and I sure wish that you all enjoy and Share!
      Much Love and Kindness.
      Let me know what you all think!
      czcams.com/video/CzdRQTxQ5Ds/video.html

    • @jjlfc7403
      @jjlfc7403 Před 2 lety

      @@LowWiseZahStudios no

    • @skylerrrrrrrr
      @skylerrrrrrrr Před 2 lety +1

      @@LowWiseZahStudios stop it with the self promotion jeez

  • @sebthes3727
    @sebthes3727 Před 2 lety +349

    As soon as you see the car you know how it is going to end.

    • @carlisophie
      @carlisophie Před 2 lety +1

      True

    • @krinkle909
      @krinkle909 Před 2 lety +4

      Foreshadowing or premonition cannot work without this ending... it took zero creativity to come up with it

    • @theblackestblackever9339
      @theblackestblackever9339 Před 2 lety +9

      It was obvious. Why would she feel safe in the car while being chased by a person, who can easily teleport.

  • @alienencore3848
    @alienencore3848 Před 2 lety +88

    Congrats on your purchase of the scary sound effects package.

  • @Rastaanparta
    @Rastaanparta Před 3 lety +306

    What is the most effective jump scare? The one that doesn't happen.

    • @cine.delmundo
      @cine.delmundo Před 3 lety +24

      wrong, the most effective jumpscare happens when you dont expect to happen

    • @WASTHATABULLET
      @WASTHATABULLET Před 2 lety +10

      @@cine.delmundo 🤦🏽

    • @ice-gk7gh
      @ice-gk7gh Před 2 lety

      haha literally

    • @--_-..
      @--_-.. Před rokem

      @@WASTHATABULLET He's right, tho.

    • @WASTHATABULLET
      @WASTHATABULLET Před rokem

      @@--_-.. you must not know the define lines of fear. So are jump scares the only type of scares you know? lol . There is a game called Amnesia that would like to know where you have been. Sometimes is the buildup that makes it scary. Nothing more difficult than pushing past a fear or challenge despite the fear. It is psychological in every way worse than just a cheap jump scare when you don't expect it. That type of scare lasts like 3 seconds. So am I suppose to say wrong? No because that is what scares that person the most. I guess common sense isn't common because the facepalm was for the wrong part not that what scares him. Gotta have common sense others did.

  • @monro2159
    @monro2159 Před 2 lety +1038

    Well shot and edited and achieved a continuous escalating atmophere of fear and menace. The ending was a formulaic often visited trope and a bit disapppointing. I think it would have been more powerful if she'd just started the car and driven off without incident giving a kind of metaphor for how a lot of women live in a world of fear, vigilance and a constant need to be alert for self preservation.

    • @fatpackman9475
      @fatpackman9475 Před 2 lety

      Dawg nothing of what you just said was true, this shit was ass.

    • @elizabethearls7778
      @elizabethearls7778 Před 2 lety +55

      Agree- I think if she had just left it would have pointed out that the fear is forever there, regardless of what happens

    • @elizabethearls7778
      @elizabethearls7778 Před 2 lety +18

      Also, that the fear is just as real and tangible as the danger

    • @PankajSharma-jp8no
      @PankajSharma-jp8no Před rokem +29

      Maybe the ending was meant to convey that you may not be safe where you think you are. Be aware of your surroundings, especially those that you consider safe. Betrayal is done by those you trust.

    • @Muscarial
      @Muscarial Před rokem +2

      good point

  • @sharon-oj8xr
    @sharon-oj8xr Před 2 lety +31

    *copied from a comment I replied to
    what I understand is that initially, she was paranoid. Like when she passed by the group of guys she avoided eye contact and starred at the ground instead. If your a woman then you know that its pretty scary being alone outside at night and having to walk past a group of guys. She bumps into one of them, drops her keys and when she picks it up she allegedly sees a suspicious person in a hoodie and you can tell she's visibly frightened. She fumbles with the self-defense materials on her keys for a second and when she looks back the 'person' is gone. This happens a couple of times as she finally makes it back to her car. She's being paranoid and afraid of all the possibilities of being alone as woman out at night. And when she gets in the car, she thinks she's safe but there actually is some bad person waiting for her in the car.Basically, I think that the creators of the film were trying to shed light on how society always says woman are overreacting and being paranoid over their own safety. But when we finally let our guard down, is when our fears come to light. She wasnt actually being chased or hunted, it was all in her head in the first place but it turned into reality.
    if your a woman who lives in dangerous areas then you'll understand these kind of situations and feelings better. I understand why this film won an award. It's a bit cliche but it is the reality we live in as a society.

  • @michaelclemons1761
    @michaelclemons1761 Před 3 lety +38

    ALWAYS check the back seat

  • @MasonG.
    @MasonG. Před 9 měsíci +11

    The sound encapsulates not only the viewer but the girl who is afraid. With no dialogue, the sound and atmosphere of her reality is our source to our ears and it really engages the viewer instead of dialogue.

  • @bellion9143
    @bellion9143 Před 2 lety +33

    This is award winning? come on man I expected more

  • @xaeathepro186
    @xaeathepro186 Před 2 lety +64

    This is how it feels living in Brazil

    • @emiliebova
      @emiliebova Před 2 lety

      I think the whole world feels scary now, maybe too many people? So much evil everywhere.

    • @wh0o_rickflair844
      @wh0o_rickflair844 Před 2 lety

      Then why would u live their?lol

    • @gwarchive
      @gwarchive Před 2 lety +3

      @@wh0o_rickflair844 That's like telling a black American why are they staying in the States, smh

    • @parsasalahi6187
      @parsasalahi6187 Před 2 lety +2

      It's better than Iran

    • @ThisIsWellMalik
      @ThisIsWellMalik Před rokem

      Lol no way

  • @BL3SSed-Bliss
    @BL3SSed-Bliss Před 2 lety +15

    Always a trip that whenever one presses *DOOR CLOSE* in an elevator, the doors seem to remain open for _extra_ time.
    It's almost as if the elevator has a soul, and an attitude that it does not like to be rushed. 😅
    It sucks; I literally think about this every time I press those buttons.

  • @mewregaurdhissyfit7733
    @mewregaurdhissyfit7733 Před 2 lety +43

    Ok, I'm not saying this is a bad short, but I'm very curious as to how many of these shorts get awarded. This is a very watchable short, but it is definitely not worthy of an award.

  • @chrisgonzalez91
    @chrisgonzalez91 Před 2 lety +54

    only thing I couldn’t believe is possible is the girl wearing the ear phones at night alone. That’s a red flag, I feel like no one will do that.

    • @lizasaakadze3922
      @lizasaakadze3922 Před 2 lety +10

      I always do that, but turn on music, less chance of people talking to you and if they do you can just pretend you didn’t hear

    • @geopat4298
      @geopat4298 Před 2 lety +1

      I do this all the time.

    • @RonLarhz
      @RonLarhz Před 2 lety +2

      Not in unsafe countries. Ppl in low crime countries doesnt have this "instinct".

    • @colejohnson3111
      @colejohnson3111 Před 2 lety

      Ok chris

    • @melancolielupine2023
      @melancolielupine2023 Před 2 lety +2

      I do that all the time. But I also walk my two bigs dogs. They're my bodyguards :)

  • @marssnottheplanet
    @marssnottheplanet Před 2 lety +8

    This is how I feel whenever I go walking at night

  • @TwistVisuals
    @TwistVisuals Před 2 lety +264

    Interestingly made film. Especially loved that opening shot! Though it would have been more interesting to have had a more unique/interesting ending!

  • @DoreenBellDotan
    @DoreenBellDotan Před 2 lety +144

    It's a very well done film. It makes us start imagining jump scares as the character is. You feel the fear that she's not feeling.

  • @CultFortyFive
    @CultFortyFive Před rokem +8

    absolutely ominous. Love what you did with this.

  • @JDFILM2000
    @JDFILM2000 Před rokem +6

    Amazing short film the acting and cinematography was awesome also love ur use of sound design to create unnerving tension keep up the amazing work 🎥📽🤟🏻

  • @farizmammadov4965
    @farizmammadov4965 Před 2 lety +102

    They stole my 3.30 minute from my life.

  • @TraderMater
    @TraderMater Před rokem +2

    I am just getting interested in editing video and fell into a CZcams rabbit hole and found short films. This was my first one and it was AWESOME!

  • @jerrymclaughlin5569
    @jerrymclaughlin5569 Před 2 lety +432

    Award winning..?

  • @UrielGarciaCastro
    @UrielGarciaCastro Před rokem +1

    SONG: BOOM BOOM BOOM - Grace Mesa

  • @hachoonani5071
    @hachoonani5071 Před rokem +37

    What I interpreted from this film was naturally we tend to be more vigilant when were outside the confines of our "safe place", weather that be where you reside, your home, your car, your box, where ever. The secure feeling of "as long as im in here im safe from the danger out there". but sometimes that security we think we feel can be complacent. sometimes a persons home poses more of a threat and danger to them than being outside. Sadly the truth is we at times have a false sense of security and that false sense can be more dangerous than any other threat in or outside of our safe place

  • @davemorgoth9633
    @davemorgoth9633 Před 2 lety +46

    Good work guys, I liked it. Acting could be better but the production and scenes are really well made!

  • @Natalie-pz7rd
    @Natalie-pz7rd Před 2 dny

    I see a lot of people in the comments here talking sarcastically about how this is “award-winning” but I think those people are maybe a little confused about the concept of “award-winning”
    If you look in the description you can very clearly see what event this won an award at and if you search it it will come right up with this film as a winner of best film.
    Also, a lot of shorts are award-winning on CZcams most likely because shorts are usually entered into film contests and I know from personal experience that I posted my own on CZcams AFTER I won an award for it. Not saying this is what all people do, but you’d be surprised how many competitions there are to enter for film and so to me it’s not surprising that a lot of films on CZcams are award-winning.
    Also, whether you get an award in a film contest pretty much relies on who else entered, so if you see something that you don’t think deserved an award it was probably just the stuff that it was put up against that gave it the award.
    Plus, I’m not sure if all film contests do this but you can get an award for basically just entering, making you award winning. Sure people could lie, but this one didn’t and I don’t think people should hate on aspiring film makers before they do research regarding the film and its awards.
    Didn’t mean to write a paragraph, I never comment, but I felt the need to here because I thought this video was pretty well done with a nice storyline and I don’t really appreciate people degrading films saying they couldn’t possibly be award winning, sorry for the rant

  • @raffaelevalente7811
    @raffaelevalente7811 Před 2 lety +21

    She leaves her car open. She didn't even close her shop properly. She walks with keys in their hand.
    I'm AFRAID she _must_ expect something bad to happen 😅

  • @Shalve94
    @Shalve94 Před rokem +3

    Always check the back seat! Especially if you're in the horror movie!

  • @pf4773
    @pf4773 Před 2 lety +6

    Great pace, music, acting, editing. High quality-thanks! That said, yikes, the ending of the film is frequently seen in various spy/thriller movies so just not unique or singular. Really wish the director/script writer would have thought through a more original ending.

  • @DarkReflexx
    @DarkReflexx Před 2 lety +19

    Much more of a comedy than a horror lol

    • @AlmasVersion
      @AlmasVersion Před rokem +1

      how is it funny?! Its about how women are constantly afraid to be by themselves because of all the risks... and you think that's funny?

  • @taracollins5597
    @taracollins5597 Před 2 lety +5

    Why all the bad reviews?? This is clearly showcasing...fear! Hence the title 'Afraid'. The film wants us to think the woman has a lot of anxiety & phobias, agoraphobia...possibly schizophrenic hallucinations. Or are they premonitions?!! We soon find out! Interesting little film.

    • @crocky6996
      @crocky6996 Před 2 lety +4

      You're overthinking the film man, none of those are actually presented on it :/

    • @taracollins5597
      @taracollins5597 Před 2 lety

      @@crocky6996 Um, sorry I have to disagree. :) Films aren't just...films. They always have a plot, clues, twists. Horror-short films, especially. This one has subtleties, its quite good.

    • @Ripplistic
      @Ripplistic Před rokem

      @@taracollins5597 The first thing you said was the plot, everything else is how you interpreted it.
      I’m going off what the director themselves said.

  • @beaverentertainment1
    @beaverentertainment1 Před 9 měsíci

    I was impressed by your use of shots, characters, and sounds to convey fear in the short amount of time...

  • @tiltedroom
    @tiltedroom Před 7 měsíci +2

    This was awesome! Love the attention to small details and the kinetic camera movements. 👏👏👏👏

  • @Karatejin
    @Karatejin Před 2 lety +46

    "Just because you're paranoid don't mean they are not after you"
    NIRVANA - Nevermind, track 7, "Territorial Pissings", DGC Records, 1991.
    This is what many women have to face on a regular basis. Some people - men, most of time - may say that that it is "bs", "waste of time", "exaggeration" (...)when a film either portrays that or the story could be interpreted this way. But statistics present another reality.
    It was an interesting film but I I'm cannot share it openly because I know quite a few people that would freak out with such content.
    One more sub!

    • @juliennetovihlon441
      @juliennetovihlon441 Před 2 lety +2

      Fr

    • @diegobrowning8129
      @diegobrowning8129 Před 2 lety

      It's contrived. The content isn't what's upsetting about it, it's the simplicity and laziness of the storytelling.

    • @magicmulder
      @magicmulder Před rokem

      Originally a Joseph Heller (or Buck Henry) quote.

    • @sleeptide3350
      @sleeptide3350 Před rokem

      @@collectiveimpact2317 ”not that deep” just get up and leave male.

  • @TheKiraEffect
    @TheKiraEffect Před 11 měsíci +1

    plz make a hour length movie
    just like this.. movies these days lack the thrill like this

  • @hollow_man_
    @hollow_man_ Před rokem

    I can't believe it took 2 (TWO) people to write and direct this

  • @arch3088
    @arch3088 Před 2 lety +12

    Saw that coming. YAWN

  • @MrDEathChiller
    @MrDEathChiller Před rokem +1

    war viel zu krass und unerwartet die handlung!

  • @marcuswall8852
    @marcuswall8852 Před 2 lety +4

    Great production, well done 👍

  • @ArmandoJacox
    @ArmandoJacox Před rokem +1

    So good! I love the lighting and use of telephoto lens.

  • @AnthonyCrouchPhotography
    @AnthonyCrouchPhotography Před 2 lety +11

    Love the various shots, pace, music, acting, and editing.. great job

  • @merawatchvideo
    @merawatchvideo Před 2 lety +1

    "It gives me the shivers down my spine"

  • @rudy4191
    @rudy4191 Před 2 lety

    Hi I just wanted to know if you're just a beginner, how do you pay the entire crew?

  • @christophwetty
    @christophwetty Před rokem

    Really nice cinematography. Nice work!

  • @kentherapy7022
    @kentherapy7022 Před rokem +1

    Pretty girl in troubles. Old cinema trick , which has always a lot viewers. Much more, than any else themes.

  • @FNUGANGVISUALS
    @FNUGANGVISUALS Před 11 měsíci +1

    It was pretty cool to use no words and still gave me the feeling like i was there with the details the used

  • @leandropardo5405
    @leandropardo5405 Před 2 lety +9

    I love this. the scene where she leaves the elevator and the soundtrack takes over is really cool

  • @JustAkali
    @JustAkali Před 2 lety

    Anyone knows about ending music?
    I can’t find any information about this song.

  • @laubedunfou2848
    @laubedunfou2848 Před rokem

    i don't like how academic this looks, sounds, fells and screams.

  • @ragdolls333
    @ragdolls333 Před rokem +5

    So the moral of the short film is always, always check your car's backseat before you get in the car 🚗🏡 have a safe drive to home 💙💙💙💜💜💜

    • @foxydnav1
      @foxydnav1 Před rokem

      ​@Aqua Fyre it's easy to break in ig

  • @thenebraskan6977
    @thenebraskan6977 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome short horror film 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️. Great music and great actor❤

  • @bigwheel23
    @bigwheel23 Před rokem +1

    The sounds in the film 👌 well done

  • @kevinlakeman5043
    @kevinlakeman5043 Před rokem +4

    Yeah, good job of setting the tone well right away with the use of city sounds, the quickening and intensifying of the music, and the proximity of the group of guys to her that closes in fast. Nice work for 3 & 1/2 minutes, but you had to know that either the guy was in the back of the car (cuz it wasn't just gonna end with her driving off), or he was going to jump scare her once last time at the window, which would be why we see so much of the window and how it's lit.

  • @Charlie_Alpha_Lima
    @Charlie_Alpha_Lima Před rokem +2

    You know what woulda made this waaaay better? Ditching the horror movie sound effects and glitch and jump cuts. Just hold the suspense longer. The ambient sound is plenty scary enough.

  • @gizerakcay4378
    @gizerakcay4378 Před 2 lety +5

    The award must be from your mom

  • @AjTheDarkestNarrator
    @AjTheDarkestNarrator Před 9 měsíci

    I didn’t even realize it was a horror film til a clicked the video lol. Man it really scared me though as an adult. This is nicely done too. As someone that really sees some crazy shit that isn’t there and I freak myself out. Lol. Great horror film though. Especially that’s made in 3 in a half minutes that’s crazy.

  • @wwyyaann
    @wwyyaann Před 2 lety

    nice. I can imagine where the dark would come from. still feel shocked

  • @zegelilaaccount
    @zegelilaaccount Před 5 měsíci

    Performance is hyperbolic!

  • @pdmaster22
    @pdmaster22 Před 2 lety

    in which camera was it shot?? great work!

  • @professord1522
    @professord1522 Před rokem

    Was this film shot at the "Downtown Mall" near UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia? It sure LOOKS like it probably was! :)

  • @garyshular807
    @garyshular807 Před 2 lety +13

    Are there really any women who don’t look in the back seat of their car, in the dark, while alone?
    And take those ear buds out of your ears, if you want to live. Situational awareness. In London’s Underground, signs everywhere reminding you to remove your earbuds for safety. Still, you see young girls with earbuds singing along, completely oblivious.
    They never see me until it’s too late! Mwahahahaha, - Signed, “Jack,” East End, Spittlefield, London

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 Před 6 měsíci +1

    We women have to be on guard all the time. It’s incredibly stressful.
    Yes, I know “not all men…”. But, it’s like Russian roulette. Which man is the loaded chamber?

  • @frankblackrock555
    @frankblackrock555 Před 2 lety +1

    What gear was used? what camera? Awesome work

  • @qqa3696
    @qqa3696 Před 2 lety +177

    Thank you so much !!!!

  • @camNfamILY
    @camNfamILY Před 2 lety +2

    when she took out her phone her headphones weren't plugged in lol

    • @earlay
      @earlay Před 2 lety

      Maybe its intentional

  • @markopavlovic7353
    @markopavlovic7353 Před rokem

    Nice one. Nice scenes. Ypu csn feel the drama that main character is going through. Story is something that has been seen before but it's ok. Main goal of drama is accomplished

  • @timetraveler2518
    @timetraveler2518 Před rokem +1

    LOL! Why did she leave to unlock her car door? Unlocked car door invites a criminal to trap her!

  • @jake.ellison
    @jake.ellison Před 2 lety

    What really took me out of the experience was the elevator button buzzing when she tried to close the door

  • @shahidkv7524
    @shahidkv7524 Před 2 lety

    Floor No. 5 -- Basement Parking.

  • @danielchavez4403
    @danielchavez4403 Před rokem

    Someday I would love to star in a short film.

  • @fmsvfilmproduction
    @fmsvfilmproduction Před rokem

    ok the video was nice , smooth and almost flawless. but! idk if everyone realize it but the headset wasnt even plug in. anybody saw that???

  • @1sola1verita
    @1sola1verita Před rokem +1

    Super.... all we need is more films like this to create - or rather, increase our culture of fear and horror.
    If people want horror and fear, why not go to countries where there is war?

  • @underagedfreak6426
    @underagedfreak6426 Před 2 lety +1

    Welp looks like i aint gonna be out late at night alone for a while now :)

  • @khadichabahromova
    @khadichabahromova Před rokem

    I have the same feeling when I go out alone in the evenings..
    It's better not to be outside at those times.

  • @ap2445
    @ap2445 Před 2 lety +3

    What is the meaning of this film? Very low

  • @brandonh3375
    @brandonh3375 Před 2 lety +2

    Well done, sounds was on point, inserts, coloring, sounds, great job!

  • @paramunayar2210
    @paramunayar2210 Před 2 lety

    If scared always scared... Awesome work

  • @stuntnotsorry4396
    @stuntnotsorry4396 Před rokem

    crazzzzzzzyyyyy yeahhhhhhhhhhhh

  • @henrycabando2261
    @henrycabando2261 Před 5 měsíci

    "Afraid"
    AFRAID, directed by Lisbet Byler and Grace Wagner, delves into the realm of women's anxieties through a unique lens. This analysis will dissect key elements, such as cinematography, sound design, narrative structure, and symbolism, to unveil the film's nuanced exploration of psychological fears. Through a concise yet impactful storytelling approach, the directors artfully navigate the delicate balance between suspense and societal introspection.
    The film's cinematography skillfully employs visual techniques to heighten the intensity of Anna's anxieties. Notably, low-angle shots during Anna's walk to her car create a sense of vulnerability, reinforcing the looming threat she perceives. Lighting choices within the parking garage contribute to the ominous atmosphere, utilizing shadows and contrasts to amplify the tension. These visual decisions effectively immerse the audience in the psychological landscape of the film.
    The sound design in "AFRAID" serves as a critical component in enhancing emotional engagement. Subtle elements, such as echoing footsteps and distant sounds in the parking garage, contribute to the eerie atmosphere, intensifying Anna's sense of isolation. The deliberate absence of a traditional musical score adds a raw and realistic layer to the film, allowing the audience to experience Anna's fears without the comfort of a reassuring soundtrack.
    AFRAID's narrative structure artfully weaves together psychological fears and real-life anxieties. By personifying Anna's anxieties as a hooded figure, the film externalizes internal struggles, making them tangible for the audience. The open-ended conclusion, leaving viewers questioning the reality of someone in Anna's car, encourages reflection on the broader impact of societal fears on individual perceptions.
    Symbolism plays a pivotal role in "AFRAID", with the hooded figure acting as a powerful metaphor. It represents the intangible fears and anxieties women face daily, providing a tangible form to abstract emotions. The ambiguity surrounding the hooded figure's existence symbolizes the uncertainty of the threats women perceive, prompting contemplation on the blurred lines between genuine danger and the psychological toll of societal expectations.
    In conclusion, "AFRAID" successfully navigates the complexities of psychological fears and societal anxieties through a carefully crafted combination of cinematography, sound design, narrative choices, and symbolism. The film's impact lies in its ability to evoke intrigue and fear, prompting viewers to reflect on the intricate interplay between personal and societal fears. While the open-ended conclusion may be interpreted as either a strength or a potential shortcoming, the overall success of the film rests in its thought-provoking exploration of the universal theme of anxiety.

  • @TrifectaReview
    @TrifectaReview Před rokem +1

    Relax, I'm a Professional....
    Great Audio and visual and I even liked the editing. But there's no point. Keep it moving people!

  • @CD-qc6mk
    @CD-qc6mk Před 2 lety +7

    The film doesn't even make sense. Is it a ghost or a thug? How the fk is this even scary

  • @koreahott5186
    @koreahott5186 Před rokem

    What’s the soooooong? Even Shazam couldn’t find it! What should I do now? Hope for someone tell me the song at the end of this video. Pls the song name. The name??????

  • @volodymyrkolbasa5405
    @volodymyrkolbasa5405 Před 2 lety +2

    A nice short! Decent work!

  • @godancs2
    @godancs2 Před rokem

    good one but bro, as soon as she got into the car I think everyone knew what is gonna happen xD

  • @mikromovie4726
    @mikromovie4726 Před rokem

    Adoro i corti "corti" fantastico ragazzi!

  • @banditfied
    @banditfied Před rokem +4

    I'm afraid of how just any short film with absolutely no content has awards and is receiving praise.

  • @falconzgamecircle
    @falconzgamecircle Před 4 dny

    Nahhh that's scary very well made but the ending has me

  • @Gamefacts123
    @Gamefacts123 Před rokem

    guys... its not even color graded how did this win 3 awards. i cannot understand this. the industry has gone soft.

  • @waltermessines5181
    @waltermessines5181 Před rokem

    Looks at the phone, time says: "9:11" ; nice touch.

  • @noodleboi540
    @noodleboi540 Před 2 lety +5

    So we just giving out awards now?🙄

  • @JJMcgechan
    @JJMcgechan Před rokem

    every student film ever

  • @syedarmaghanhassan4652
    @syedarmaghanhassan4652 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool guys
    It is sometimes fun to watch these micro film 🎥 shot with such perfekt image quality .
    May I enquirr about the camera and lenses the movie used? They are marvelous in low-light..
    Thanks for sharing and God bless you!

  • @bugrahankcroglu6397
    @bugrahankcroglu6397 Před 2 lety +1

    (Generally for the night times...) To be a women in turkey (especially metropoll cities like: Istanbul, Ankara or Adana..) just like that, In the late hours, can be: unsafety, disturbing and eeire.. :(

  • @ericsesame6321
    @ericsesame6321 Před 2 lety

    Maybe because I watch too many horror movies but if I'm being chased by somebody, I'm pretty sure I'd check inside my car first to see if Michael Myers is there or not. If it's Freddy though, you're SOL. 🤣

  • @ARandomKids
    @ARandomKids Před 2 lety +2

    I kinda liked it, the ending was really cliche though, and the jumpscares werent that scary ngl.

  • @deathbystereo-
    @deathbystereo- Před 2 lety

    Can I have these 3 minutes back

  • @SanAlessRedfield
    @SanAlessRedfield Před 2 lety

    Muito bom!

  • @davidgray2845
    @davidgray2845 Před rokem +15

    Always takes me out of a show/film when there’s sound effects that don’t fit the environment. This opens with the sound of city busses and a subway or elevated train. None of which are anywhere nearby. It’s a street with a bunch of parked cars, but it sounded like, Time Square. The audience doesn’t need those sounds to understand she’s in a city.

  • @anthonysomelier
    @anthonysomelier Před rokem

    Nice film. Though, I didn't understand the backstory about the guy. Was he a ghost or just in the main character's head? Also, why he was chasing her? I'd put some flashbacks where It explains that somehow she accidentally killed her friend or boyfriend in the past and the guilt is following here till the end. Something like that.

  • @ousali8845
    @ousali8845 Před rokem

    ear phones not even connected lmaooo arab moment