Midnight Journey is a film about a tired, disgruntled man who discovers a portal to a strange new world. It’s a simple sci-fi short that puts a cynical twist on the classic hero’s journey.
The film was written, directed, and edited by Chaz Chester, a senior Film & TV student in the Tisch School of the Arts. His concentration is in post-production work, specifically editing and visual effects, and this film served as an opportunity to show off some of his abilities. He’s always been interested in highly stylized film and science fiction, so it makes sense that he went this route.
This film was shot on an iPhone 6s with no additional hardware or software. It was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro, and the VFX work was done in Adobe After Effects.