2020/2021 Winners & Shortlists

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A great deal of behind-the-scenes effort was put into the film to ensure it reflects the authenticity of the real-life story. So we made sure nothing was overly stylized. The aspect ratio was reminiscent to home videos instead of a grand cinematic experience. The camera movements are natural. The film coloring is realistic. We used minimal lighting and relied on natural light whenever possible. When it comes to the cast, we weren’t looking for a polished delivery, but a real one. The locations were their actual houses. Our props were their real family mementos. Everything was personal, intimate and raw. It was no mistake you were in the suburbs of New Jersey. We gave the cast room to give their own testimonials of Chris, which left us with hours of interesting insights. We carefully selected the best bits that build the right narrative in the script.