A short film, based on the nuanced tale of a man unraveling the complexities of his relationship during a morning jog.

Ittu si baat directed by Saurav Naidu

Creating a short film is an exhilarating journey, where every moment on set reflects the passion and effort behind the scenes. The production of this short film, based on the nuanced tale of a man unraveling the complexities of his relationship during a morning jog, was a masterclass in storytelling and collaboration.

The pre-production phase laid the foundation for a seamless shoot. From casting actors who embodied the essence of their characters, to scouting a picturesque jogging trail, every detail was meticulously planned. The team held numerous script-reading sessions, ensuring the actors internalized the emotional beats of their roles. The innocent man’s vulnerability and his wife’s simmering frustrations were central to the narrative, requiring nuanced performances.

On the day of the shoot, the crew assembled early to capture the serene ambiance of dawn. Natural light played a pivotal role in conveying the quiet intimacy of the scene. Cinematographers used handheld cameras to follow the couple dynamically.

The actors brought their A-game, improvising subtle gestures and expressions that added layers to the narrative. The wife’s sharp glances and the husband’s puzzled demeanor were captured in close-ups, creating an intimate portrayal of their relationship. Between takes, the director worked closely with the actors, fine-tuning their performances to balance tension and tenderness.

Challenges :

𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴, 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦'𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺. 

Post-production married everything together, with seamless editing transitioning between moments of conflict and resolution. The result was a heartfelt portrayal of a couple confronting their unspoken issues—a testament to the dedication of everyone involved. This film stands as a beautiful reminder of how simple moments can reveal profound truths.

Bringing this film to life was a heartfelt journey, something we will cherish as we grow in our lives. With that I’d like to end with a quote by Peter Jackson, “the most honest form of filmmaking is to make a film for yourself”.