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Behind the scenes: the drive-in short, shot for $0

Every prompt, every retake, and the two things I'd do differently.

SamuelAug 29, 2026

The idea

One location, one character, one reveal. Constraint is what makes a free film finishable.

What went wrong

Shot four took nineteen generations because I asked for two camera moves at once.

What I'd do differently

Lock the score earlier. Cutting picture to music beats scoring a locked cut every time.

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