Sweet Slumber Short Film

Sweet Slumber

Writer | Director | Editor | Animator

Original Short Film – In Development

Project Overview

Sweet Slumber is an original psychological short film exploring the fragile threshold between dreaming and waking. The story follows a character navigating a distorted in-between state where memory, perception, and reality begin to blur.

Rather than relying on spectacle or horror, the film focuses on emotional tension, subtle psychological shifts, and the quiet instability of consciousness during transition.

Dialogue plays a grounded, human role, while music and sound are used selectively to heighten moments of reflection and internal conflict.

Narrative & Thematic Direction

Developed the original concept and screenplay
Exploring themes of subconscious tension, self-awareness, and identity
Structuring dialogue to feel intimate and psychologically revealing
Designing tonal shifts between calm reflection and internal unrest
Balancing silence, dialogue, and minimal music to control pacing

Visual & Stylistic Approach

Establishing a dreamlike yet grounded visual language
Using environmental composition to reflect psychological state
Planning controlled lighting and color contrast to distinguish reality vs. subconscious space
Designing camera movement to subtly mirror emotional instability

Animation & Post-Production Strategy

Building environments and assets in Maya
Designing animated sequences that blend realism with subtle distortion
Planning editing rhythm in DaVinci Resolve to support psychological pacing
Preparing for a layered sound design approach where dialogue clarity drives narrative focus

Pre-Production & Development

Creating detailed storyboards (in progress)
Planning environments and spatial layout in Maya
Blocking early animation sequences to test pacing
Structuring shot progression around emotional beats rather than action