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I’d like to share a few scenes from my new project. I worked on the visual concept, composition, scene sequencing, and overall style. I used AI tools to create and animate the visuals. Feel free to share your impressions!

Boy Erased starring Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe, Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton, Oscar nominee Lucas Hedges, and Troye Sivan, received two Golden Globe nominations.

CIRCUS OF WISHES follows a group of competitors battling through cities in brutal vehicular challenges. The last one standing earns a wish from a mysterious figure known only as 666… but in this circus, having your wish granted may be worse than losing the game.

In the world of SUSHI MASK UNIVERSE, unique monsters known as Food Beasts come to life. This video is a visual concept featuring SUSHI MASK WOMAN NEO, one of the heroines of SUSHI MASK UNIVERSE, facing off against a Soft Serve Ice Cream Food Beast in a high-speed battle on a cyberpunk highway. Heroes. Monsters. Action. And a world where anything can happen. This is just one small glimpse into the universe I am currently developing. If you're interested in SUSHI MASK UNIVERSE, I would be delighted to connect with you. Please visit my profile to discover more about the characters, world-building, concept art, and the project itself.

REGENERATE is a short psychological sci-fi film exploring the illusion of control between humanity and artificial intelligence. We believe we control AI because we give the commands. But what if, while teaching intelligence how to serve us, we are also teaching it how control works? Written, directed and edited by V8-FILMS. Visual production created using generative AI tools.

A first look at **HAUNTED** — a project exploring what happens when traditional filmmaking meets a new generation of creative tools. This isn’t about replacing filmmakers with AI. It’s about **hybrid filmmaking**: combining storytelling, directing, editing, sound, performance, and human creative decisions with AI-assisted production techniques where they can strengthen the process. With *HAUNTED*, we’re experimenting with how these tools can help independent filmmakers build larger worlds, create more ambitious visuals, and push production possibilities without losing the most important element — **the story**. I wanted to share this first look with the Stage 32 community because I believe we’re entering a fascinating period in filmmaking, and the people experimenting now are helping define what this new workflow can become. Would love to hear what fellow filmmakers and creators think. #Haunted #Filmmaking #AIFilmmaking #HybridFilmmaking #IndependentFilm #FilmProduction #Stage32 #FutureOfFilm #4DLegacyStudios

**HIGH MENTAL STATE** is a psychological science-fiction short film about Adam, an ordinary financial analyst chosen for a covert mission across time. Guided by an advanced intelligence and bound by a constitution written in his clearest state of mind, he must confront a former traveller who came to believe that knowledge placed him above the rules. A story about time, power, judgment and the person we become when nothing can stop us.

**HIGH MENTAL STATE** is a psychological science-fiction short film about Adam, an ordinary financial analyst chosen for a covert mission across time. Guided by an advanced intelligence and bound by a constitution written in his clearest state of mind, he must confront a former traveller who came to believe that knowledge placed him above the rules. A story about time, power, judgment and the person we become when nothing can stop us.

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A selection of my cinematography work across fiction and documentary, showcasing my approach to visual storytelling, atmospheric lighting, composition, camera movement, and character-driven imagery. The reel reflects my interest in creating cinematic visuals that serve the story, build mood, and create an emotional connection with the audience.

I'm continuing to build a portfolio of original dramatic scenes focused on emotionally grounded, psychologically layered characters. Over the past few weeks, I've been writing, filming, and editing cinematic scenes to keep sharpening my craft and expanding my range. Every project is another opportunity to become a better actor and storyteller. I'm always interested in connecting with filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, writers, photographers, and fellow actors who enjoy creating character-driven stories. If you're building meaningful independent projects or simply enjoy collaborating with passionate creatives, I'd love to connect. Let's create work we're proud of.