This sequence is a part of the pre-production project. For context: In this world, every indigenous community has a witch or wizard born with magic powers connected to nature and land. They protect their people and act as a bridge between humans and nature. However, governments from various countries, eager to expand their power, started hunting these witches and wizards to control the indigenous peoples and their lands.
Project: Tales of the Forest
Chapter 1 : The Rumor
In this scene, we follow Aasta, a girl from the Sami tribe who has moved to a new village and is struggling to fit in. Due to her cultural differences, she must learn how to explain her background or navigate the new environment. This sequence shows Aasta grappling with her identity, feeling isolated because of the rumors about her heritage and the oppressive government's actions.
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Chapter 2: The Journey
Aasta, overwhelmed by anxiety and feeling she made a mistake, runs into the woods. As she runs, her worries intensify, fearing she will never be accepted in the village. Distracted by her thoughts, she accidentally stumbles and falls deeper into the forest. As she regains her footing, she realizes the forest vastly differs from what she expected. She begins to notice the unique flora and fauna, sparking her curiosity. This marks the beginning of her journey to explore the forest, discovering its secrets and, ultimately, herself.
Storyboards
Storyboards
Story Portfolio
These storyboards were created for a pitch as part of a SCAD student project, focused on developing a concept for a commercial advertisement. The project involved visualizing key scenes and moments to communicate the ad's narrative and creative direction effectively.
Collaboration Project -
commercial pitch 1
/ Story Written by Kulin Mehta
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Storyboards
These storyboards were created for a pitch as part of a SCAD student project, focused on developing a concept for a commercial advertisement. The project involved visualizing key scenes and moments to communicate the ad's narrative and creative direction effectively.
Concept Overview: Written by Eva Chan
The story follows an exhausted hiker who, after running out of energy in the forest, discovers a Snickers bar on the ground. After consuming the Snickers, the scene shifts to reveal that he’s actually in an office environment, suggesting that the energy boost from the Snickers has transformed his experience.
Collaboration Project -
commercial pitch 2
/ Story Written by Eva Chan
This sequence would be part of a short film.
A girl is trapped in a burning building, desperately trying to escape. As she runs through the flames and smoke, her anxiety peaks. Just as she finds an exit and rushes out, she suddenly wakes up, unsure if it was a dream or reality. The line between the two blurs, leaving her in confusion and relief.
