Overview

This short film was my submission for the prestigious USC Film School, a highly competitive application process with tens of thousands of applicants each year. The prompt was simply "A secret," which allowed me to creatively interpret and craft a story. The challenge was to create a short film under 2 minutes with 15 seconds of credits, blending cinematic visuals with an impactful narrative.

Challenges & Approach

With a tight deadline, I gathered my high school friends to bring the concept to life. My main goal was to impress the admission officers with stunning cinematography, editing, and color grading, while also telling a unique story about two friends scheming to get free food on DoorDash. Inspired by shows like The Boys, I added a plot twist that would leave viewers shocked—a karmic ending where both characters’ heads explode. Perhaps this ending might've been too graphic, but this was my way of leaving admission officers jaw dropped and thinking "What the F*CK just happened?". I want the viewers to interpret what happened and create a conclusion themselves.