Against All Odds

AGAINST ALL ODDS

DOCUMENTARY

"Films are made to be not made..."

– Guillermo del Toro

Nicolas, an independent filmmaker takes a loan to bring his childhood dream of making a feature film to life.

This short documentary follows Nico and his minimal crew as they battle the elements to wrap their 11th day of production. Nico's struggle, determination, insecurities and endearing awkwardness reveal much about the beauty of obsession and the power of collaboration.

TRAILER:

TITLE: CONTRA VIENTO Y MAREA (AGAINST ALL ODDS)
ROLE: Director / DoP / Editor
TIME OF YOUR LIFE REQUIRED: 11 Min 30 Sec
#onedaydoc #filmmaking #determination

Why shoot a short documentary in a single day?

As filmmakers, we often block ourselves by waiting for the perfect idea or the perfect conditions, which can lead to inaction. The one-day constraints of this project helps to push past those barriers and create something, without overthinking.

We often overlook the hidden gems that are right in front of us, hopefuly this film inspires others to take risks, embrace imperfection, and dive into the untold stories that surround us, waiting to be discovered..