Fatherhood. Ambition vs Obligation

 

Type of work:

Short film + social teaser

Style:

2-min, single-location monologue shot on ARRI Alexa Mini—rich highlights, deep shadows, mirror-framed visuals

Objective:

Spark honest conversation about the push-and-pull between career ambition and being a present dad

Solution:

One-day shoot at Qube on a custom mirror set; solo performer (Malick Lives) confronting his reflection; lean crew, heavy grade, original score and sound design

Timeline:

1 week concept & script → 1-day production → 3 weeks post (edit, VFX, grade, mix)

Outcome:

Released after Father’s Day, the film drew 8k cross-platform views in its first week and kicked off an ongoing #Fatherhood dialog.