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How do you pull off a 16th-century Shakespeare-inspired short film on an indie budget?

Director Aaron Mills walks through the visual strategy behind Shook—from candlelit tension to shot pacing, movement, and blocking. This breakdown covers how a small team used practical lighting and careful direction to tell a period drama story with modern indie energy.

What’s inside:

Using candlelight to build tension without modern gear
How shot composition and timing guided the pacing
Balancing period aesthetic with contemporary storytelling
Why knowing when to let a scene breathe is everything

For filmmakers, actors, and anyone curious how a short film comes together under pressure—this one's for you.

Watch the full short:    • SHOOK | A Shakespeare Inspired Comedy Short  

Comment your favorite directorial decision—or which scene you’d like broken down next.

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