Works By Jen
Behind The Scenes
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Final Project
Believer (2018) Adaptation
Film Remake
Orignal Film
Believer 2018 - Film poster
Original film - Time Stamp remake 1:30.40 – 1:35:15
Believer remake 2024 - Film poster
Film remake
Final Project Prompt : Classic 5mins remake of a Korean movie scene
The Short film clip is a remake of the Believer [2018] directed by Lee-Hae-Young, a South Korean action-crime film. Our version stars a detective deep undercover as a fellow gangster played by Sean Reddy interrogating a Drug Lord played by Nathanial Sherlock who claims to be Mr. King, the unseen boss of a vast Drug ring under investigation. I played a pivotal role during Pre-production process and filming as Producer and Art director. My responsibilities included creating production schedule, coordinating production and communicating meeting for the crew and actors.
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Pre-production work began with shot-by-shot analysis of the original film, where I provided screenshots of each shot transition, alongside analysis of cinematic elements such as shot, angle, dialogues and light. The analysis created a base to build upon a more detailed plans for production casting, costumes, props, lighting and setup. I advised the director and crew on characters needed and helped casting through my friend acting as the detective for the film. I was responsible for coordinating all costumes in the film. For menswear’s I sourced clothing from friends and family. While I purchased top, apron, gloves and for the bloody assistant and splattered face paint & food colouring. In the art department I recycled my ring cases as the drug container, repainted dollar store gun and filed vials with caster sugar. Then Paper mâché over tapped cardboard pieces for desired container shape and Paper mâché the arm. Then filling both with mixed paint, food colouring wet tissues and glue, on the day for a more wet realistic effect. The set also featured wooden cabinets inverted as drug crates. I scouted and selected the filming location which fit our vision, it was an abandoned house. We started with an empty room, then the crew and I brainstormed the desired set design and every item in the filming was purposely placed through the vision.
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BTS - Pre-production behind the "Bloody Assistant"
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BTS - Pre-production behind the Detective & Mr.Brian
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BTS - Filming production
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We aimed to remake the film as accurately as possible, with small rooms for interpretations. During filming I had the original movie and shot by shot progression, providing crew with directions for next scenes this included the order of shots, actors positioning & dialogues. During the second shooting, I took the role of directing as well as balancing lighting with the help of my crewmate Yuqi, and later managed on set sound operating the zoom f3 Audio recorder. Lastly, following the teachers feedback of low lighting on the detectives on the first draft my crewmate Yuqi and I shared roles and reshot all detective scenes.
I have vastly enjoyed dedicating my all to this project and it has been so immensely rewarding to progress my creativity and practical skills in many ways. I am proud of my commitment and hand-on experience in multiple roles and have cultivated immense respect for pre-production process of filming rather than just the film. My experience has not only expanded my understanding and appreciation for film production deeply but created room for excitement in my own future aspirations in film productions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Short Class Projects
Behind The Scenes
(1) Mind Jump
This project prompt: Flashback + 1HR filming limit
When thinking about flashbacks during the brainstorming process, our team was drawn to the idea of objects and the sentimental value they hold how certain items can transport us back to memories and emotions. From there, we developed a character who discovers she has the ability to view others’ memories by touching their belongings.
The scene begins when a stranger drops a ring. As the main character picks it up, she is immediately overwhelmed by flashbacks filled with the stranger’s emotions and experiences. This concept was loosely inspired by Everything Everywhere All at Once. She quickly returns the ring, but her subtle expression betrays her confusion and shock. In the final shot, the character lingers on her own necklace inviting the audience to wonder: What’s her connection to the stranger? What exactly did she feel? And why didn’t she say anything?
Our original storyboard intended to start mid-flashback, then cut back to the present to reveal that the memory was triggered by the ring. We had also planned for the character to receive a second flashback after touching another stranger’s watch. Storyboarding was quick but effective, using stick figures to map things out, leaving us about 45 minutes to shoot. We initially chose the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, but experienced technical issues as it kept shutting down. After some troubleshooting, we pivoted to using a Sony camcorder instead. With just 30 minutes left, we adapted the story to focus on only two characters.
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As a result, the narrative may feel less coherent than intended. I also found acting to be a challenge since it was my first time, and communication within the team felt rushed under time pressure. I know my performance could be improved with more time and preparation.
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Despite these challenges, I was proud of the editing process—especially the colour grading and the way it helped distinguish the flashbacks visually. Moving forward, I want to prioritise setup and time management to allow more space for performance and to tell a more connected, polished story.
Original
Edited
(2) Sonder
Project prompt: 2 Different Lighting Technique telling a story
At the beginning of the tutorial, we were given a quick demonstration of various dramatic lighting techniques. It took our group some time to find a lighting setup we were all satisfied with it involved a lot of experimenting with different angles and positions. I was genuinely impressed by how powerful dramatic lighting can be and gained a deeper appreciation for the effort that goes into lighting setups in cinematography.
We ran into some technical issues, as both camera batteries had run out and the rest of the equipment was inaccessible. Thankfully, through discussions with teammates, we were able to troubleshoot and repurpose the lighting batteries to continue filming.
This week’s filming approach was quite different. There was little focus on storyline or dialogue, since all groups were filming in the same room, making clean audio nearly impossible. Instead, the goal was to focus on executing the lighting prompts while filming a casual conversation that we planned to mute in post.
It turned out to be a really enjoyable session. I took part both behind the scenes and on camera, and genuinely enjoyed the relaxed interactions between team members. While rewatching and editing the footage, I was inspired to create a short, wholesome moment based on what happened while filming.
My editing style for this piece was influenced by the Adult Swim remakes that was trending on social media, using short clips, subtitles, and reflective thoughts. The ending draws from ad-style visuals and awareness campaigns I often see on TV.
I’m happy with my ongoing progress in screen production—learning more editing tools, gaining confidence, and slowly developing my own creative style. It’s exciting to see my ideas take shape and come to life visually.
Behind the scences
