Chasing Dreams Short Film

Chasing Dreams is a short film for the @geraldundone film contest with @GearFocus .
I realize that the subject matter presented is somewhat controversial, so I appreciate you taking the time to watch. I attempted to document the experience (if possible in 4 minutes) that I've been having in the past couple years since we were locked down. It has been a restless and sleepless time for me.
I turned 53 years as I was making this. During that time, a 21 year old German student, Lukas, stayed at our house here in New Orleans. At 21, Lukas is interested in becoming a Director of Photography. I'm more than 2X his age, and after a more than 30 years of working in the corporate world, I want to do the same. So having Lukas around while I was making this was a good kick in the pants. He gave me a reason to leave the house which I have barely done in more than 2 years.
It would be an honor to win this contest, but I've seen the stiff competition and I don't believe that's possible. Nonetheless, I've passed a personal milestone - I just wanted to be heard.
Music from @themusicbed
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Gear Used to Make This Video:
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Camera: Fuji X-S10
Lens: Fuji XF 16mm f1.4
Monitor: Atomos Ninja V
Audio: Rode Pro
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Thanks to:
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Lukas Lenel - Lukas is a free spirited German who stayed at our house for about one month beginning at the time I started making this film. He inspired me to wake up between 3-4am every day to get video footage, as well as let me bounce ideas off of him. Thank you!
Melissa Stryker - My wonderful partner who watched this film grow from an idea into fruition. She also helped me in the wee hours of the morning when I needed an extra hand. Thanks love!
Gerald Undone - Thanks not only for this contest, but also for the wonderful content you've created over the years. It's people like you that keep KZbin interesting.

[@StroStylez]

This is dope bro! I love the authenticity where you just feel so connected from the jump. “We wanna live!” Had too show another Creator some love 🙏🏾 Stay at it!!

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

Thank you! I really appreciate that you took the time to watch this. You're the first to comment on this work. I was beginning to think that nobody liked it, so your words mean a lot to me.

[@joyoffilming9500]

So true! Awesome little video!

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@teeeff5179]

came to your channel for the "how to polish ..." video you did a couple years ago, ended up watching this. nicely done: good message, good vibe, good camera work too. i too have been voluntarily house-bound since Covid became a thing, also had sleep problems. haven't really found a solution but i have managed to make some peace with it, at least now i'm getting a decent amount of sleep each day even if it does take a couple tries to get there. anyway, i wish you well, curious to see what you'll do next. +1 sub. 👍✌🖖

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

Thank you for the kind comments. I’m in the process of producing more content now so please stay tuned!