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'Paper Planes, Don’t Always Soar'
is a short film based on the director’s true experience.
Inspired by a true story of an aviation disaster, a daughter tries to bridge the bond she lost after her father returns home from a plane crash, where he struggles to remember his life before that fateful catastrophe.
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How It All Began
Production Timeline
our humble journey.
2022
August
Marketing and Branding
September - November
Financing and Collaborations: Secure Grants, Sponsors & Partnerships
October
Pre - Production A: Scheduling, Casting Calls & Location Scouting
November
Pre - Production B: Pre-Visualisation, Rehearsals & Location Recce
December
Principal Production
2023
January to March
Post - Production A: Film Editing and Picture Lock
April
Post - Production B: Sound Design and Colour Grading
April to May
DCP Creation
Film Festival Submissions
May
NTU School of Art, Design and Media Graduation Show 2023
June
Industry Screening
Private Film Screening & Post Screening Dialogue Panel
Watch the Trailer
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The Journey
of our milestones and triumphs.
We embarked on our film beginning with a heartfelt crowdfunding video featuring our director Diyana, writing a letter to her father, Mr. Amir. This poignant start gave our followers, mentors, contributors, sponsors, partners, friends and family a glimpse into the intimate bond between a father and daughter, setting the tone for our journey.
Nearly a year later, after months of dedication and tireless effort, our vision came to life, culminating in the completion of the film. In a touching tribute to this milestone, we reached out to Diyana's father in secret, inviting him to express his thoughts in a letter dedicated to Diyana, bringing our story full circle.
This moving gesture was unveiled during our private screening event held in June 2023,
marking a fitting, tearful closure to our filmmaking journey.
We invite you to witness this beautiful narrative unfold.
Watch our video and experience the depth of a father-daughter bond that inspired both tears and triumph.
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Today, it has become increasingly important to reevaluate the ways we produce our films and television programs.
To do our part, our team has decided to go green for our film production.
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