This short film was created as part of the SATO48 Film Challenge, an annual competition where filmmakers are given just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and submit a five-minute short film based on a unique “Inspiration Package.”

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I had the privilege of co-writing this project with Nico Burasco and serving as the cinematographer. With a talented team and a tight deadline, we brought a story to life that captured this year's theme: "One Thing Changes Everything."

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The challenge required us to show how one thing sets off a chain of five distinct turning points—each leading to the next—with no voiceover, no on-screen text, and no direct address to the camera. The storytelling had to rely entirely on visuals, sound, and performance.

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Our assigned turning points included:

• A happy memory

• A man-made physical object

• A repeated catch phrase

• A recurring sound

• A strong, non-human smell

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We are proud to share that this film received the award for Best Sound Design. It was an intense creative sprint, and we’re incredibly proud of what our team accomplished.