Prenuptial Invoice

Introduction

Ci'en went to the wedding dress company by herself to select her wedding and dinner dresses, but in the midst of it all, she seemed to have forgotten something crucial. After returning home to an empty house, as she gazed at the suit, it dawned on her that she had also forgotten about the person who once meant the world to her.

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Position

Director

Awards

Won 2023 3rd Dahe Award Short Film Competition -Campus Category "Honorable Mention"

Semi-Finalist for the Brisbane Indie Film Festival

Nominated for the "We Love Shanghai" Cross-Strait Youth Film Festival

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Story Behind the Film

What is the purpose behind it all?

It's akin to the message conveyed in the movie "Soul," which emphasizes to the audience, "Life is inherently meaningless; the meaning of life is something you create for yourself."

Reviewing the independently implemented course of this semester, it felt like organizing a six-month-long wedding, starting from the teacher encouraging us to brainstorm ideas for our classroom story. We went on to discuss the script, plot synopsis, storyline, brief plot overview, scene outline, character introduction, character profiles, and character relationship diagrams. The process continued with casting, location scouting, set design, rehearsals, blocking, and finally, the production and completion of the work.

Initially, I didn't consider many production details; I simply wanted to create a story that had some personal significance. However, as time progressed and group members were added or dropped, it forced me to grow.

The film heavily incorporates the use of the color blue to depict her state of mind.

Blue is melancholic, much like the film "Blue Is the Warmest Colour" Confronting the deaths of her husband and daughter, only by facing reality head-on can she attain true freedom. Blue is also the warmest color; it represents the protagonist's inner vulnerability and serves as the most nostalgic place for her father—a quiet, warm blue sea.

The filmmaking process involves constantly confronting and exploring the depths of the creator's heart, akin to rediscovering long-forgotten pure emotions.

In the scene at the bridal shop, there was a moment of panic when the pre-selected dress for the main actress couldn't be found. Initially considering alternatives, none seemed fitting. Eventually, in a corner of the fitting room, a hidden darkroom revealed the prepared wedding dress chosen by the main actress.

Many moments were not timely documented during the process, which is regrettable, but it's also a gained experience. As long as the body's sensations remember, that's sufficient.

Filmmaking, in my opinion, is like experiencing a sleepwalk. The emotions during the process are the most crucial; while the final product may not be perfect, the feelings and growth throughout the journey are authentic. Each time is a nourishment for continuous improvement.