"Never Alone" - Chapman Film Application 2021 [ACCEPTED]

A girl is tormented by a looming, mysterious hand figure, and makes an incredibly difficult decision to escape her false reality.
I am excited to share my short film application to Chapman University. It is a culmination of my own work as well as the incredibly talented actors and actresses in the film.
Watch in HD: vimeo.com/6416...
Prompt: Without the use of dialogue or voice over, create a film that is under two (2) minutes in length and is about a character making a difficult and dramatic decision. Show that the character is pulled in two different directions at an emotional level, visualize their process of consideration, and show that they make a decision.
(Credits were added for KZbin upload purposes and are not in original application).
Starring:
Peyton Knight
Nicholas Pounds
Lily Sellars
Music by:
Småland
Daniel Herskedal
UPDATE: Got accepted into Chapman University’s Film Production Program!!

[@sprintline6339]

Hello, I have watched many of these applications now and yours really stood out. I liked how your acting wasn't over the top, and the ideas were original and unique, unlike many other short films. My dad is a screenwriter so I have been bought up around films so I like to think I have become good at recognising talent and I thought you showed it. Enjoy film school.

[@alexxatallah]

Words can not even describe how this comment made me feel. Thank you so very much for taking the time to say this. The actress is extremely talented, and she would also like to thank you for your words. I hope you have an amazing day as I know you just made mine. Take care!

[@bbk1603]

Hey! I'm also applying to film school and I wouldn't appreciate your thoughts on my film, can you give me any of your social media handles so I can dm you ?

[@dannyroach2741]

i’m applying to film schools this fall so i’ve watched a bunch of short films lately and i have to say this is one of my favorites!! the reveal subverted my expectations and these shots are all gorgeous :)

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much!! best of luck with all of your applications 🤝

[@lilmilontiktok]

Same

[@quackedits]

This was amazing dude. Crazy to see you go from editing video games to applying for college for film. I’m so proud of you dude you’re bound for big things in life.

[@alexxatallah]

you've been my biggest supporter for years man, i can't appreciate you enough

[@zahrahayo]

I've been watching so many of these film applications but this one is my favourite. so much so that I added it to my film playlist. I just love your style of storytelling and it really resonates with me; the sound design, the acting, the opening image. So good. Have fun in film school!

[@alexxatallah]

this is a beautiful comment thank you so much! i really appreciate you

[@girlyyyyyylylylyl555]

This is absolutely beautiful. I’ve been watching lots of college applications films but this one is just so moving and personal for me. Keep up the great work💕💕

[@alexxatallah]

thank you!

[@rascofarts]

i'm so so proud of you alex! you've made it so far and it's hard to believe you've gone from editing video games to going for uni. best of luck man, we all know you're gonna do well!

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much man im super thankful for you!!

[@BoxieWoxie]

Wish the best of luck for your application!

[@alexxatallah]

thank you!!

[@paradoxmeld2937]

Wait that was actually crazy, yoooo keep it up my guy you're going big in the next few years

[@alexxatallah]

thank you brother that means a ton

[@chimmyscosmos]

That was absolutely lovely. I might consider recasting the guy as he doesn't seem "abusive." Not that there's a certain look, but there's definitely a certain behavior.

[@alexxatallah]

Thank you for your support! I completely hear what you're saying. While there is a stereotype for abusers, I'm sure they can come in all shapes or sizes.

[@infuriatingx]

hope u got this bro, best of luck

[@alexxatallah]

thank you big dawg

[@amandakatz5360]

This was amazing!! I also got into Chapman Dodge! :)

[@alexxatallah]

Congratulations that's amazing!! Thank you so much

[@ruhiyou5676]

Well done, screenwriting was great and I particularly loved the first two or three shots-they were lingering and perfect. Your story was planned out well and I’m sure you’ll get better as you learn more in film. This was also better than most other applications, you avoided a lot of rookie mistakes, all the very best‼️💯

[@alexxatallah]

wow, thank you so much for your kind words! i hope to continue to improve and best my previous projects, thanks again!

[@pjscoglio7482]

May I ask what some of the rookie mistakes are? Im trying to make a film rn for film school

[@myst444]

crazy how far you’ve come holy shit prada u bro much love

[@alexxatallah]

u always a homie bro thank u so much, meetup soon ?? !! ??

[@haleylentz8816]

wow. that was incredible

[@sarahsfilms]

insanely good

[@alexxatallah]

thank you!!

[@Bom.3d]

so good congrats on getting accept (even tho this is old lol)

[@AvaCaviness]

Holy this is beautiful. Incredible editing. Best of luck :)

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much!! yours was gorgeous too best of luck as well !!

[@Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalai]

I've watched so many student films to pull inspiration from and very rarely do i find one then generally impresses me in all fields. This is so amazing!!!

[@alexxatallah]

Thank you so much this is so awesome! I'm super glad you enjoyed

[@CheekyVisuals]

This was genuinely so good. The ending twist had me goin crazy, this was a genius plot. You're so talented man

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much for the support brother

[@epfns]

hella proud of you man, hope you get into uni this is hella dope

[@alexxatallah]

much love man, you've been with me for years now and i greatly appreciate it

[@Oliviadjy2]

This is so powerful. Love it.

[@movieunycorn9105]

This is great. I hope to see you at Chapman next year

[@alexxatallah]

hope to see you there too 🤍🤍 thank you so much

[@kotapippen]

This was absolutely incredible. You’re going great places man, I had high expectations and you absolutely crushed them.

[@alexxatallah]

ily man thank you so so much, can't wait to see what the future holds for us

[@debrawittig3944]

I was expecting a horror film and I got one didn't I. It seems I spent most of my life helping women realize that it's time to leave, before it's too late. I met a young woman from Hazard, Ky whose husband kicked a butcher knife all the way through her hand. Why ? Because he had spent his check & beat her until he got hold of her check and spent that on drugs & booze too. All they had left in the house was pinto beans and potatoes & he was "FN SICK AND TIRED OF EATING GD BEANS AND POTATOES !!" Another older woman beat half to deaf by her husband because she wouldn't hand over her purse, which contained the only pictures she had left of her family and children that he hadn't burned or destroyed. He broke her glasses and kept her false teeth when the sheriff's dept came and the ambulance took her to the hospital. We've known a few over the years who didn't make it out in time. Or he found a way back in the house to finish what they started. Myself? After my last serious relationship I spent 2 years running from an ex who was found with 5 different weapons and hundreds of rounds of ammunition; who had measured off the 1000 yards distance he was court ordered to stay away. The most freaked out I got was past the 2 year mark. I lived in the Garrote apartment of a house with a double door keyed entry. It was midnight & my phone was ringing when I was trying to unlock the first door after getting off work. After running up the stairs to answer the still ringing phone.. " I love that little hidey hole under the roof in your kitchen, you know the one beside that little white china cabinet.." Two fn years !! Walk away ladies, walk away

[@matter2605]

That was insane. Really hope you make it in

[@alexxatallah]

thanks a ton man that means a lot

[@rek7677]

LETSSS GOOOOO XKAL

[@alexxatallah]

LETSSSSSS GOOOOOOO REK

[@claraannbrown]

Wow. Amazing work! This gave me chills.

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much!

[@Hzul_]

incredible

[@alexxatallah]

thank u man

[@07laeina]

This is really well made 🙌 something about your videos just has such a cool vibe to it 😅 I don’t know how to explain it but I just love them. And I honestly hope you make it far! Do you have any advice or tips for people who are just getting into filmmaking? Or even advice for filmschool/uni (although that’s still a way off). I’d really appreciate it!

[@alexxatallah]

Thank you so much this is so sweet! I really appreciate it! Definitely just start shooting and writing with your friends and with yourself just to get some practice. Any experience is beneficial! As long as you keep pursuing it and keep creating, you'll learn a lot after every project!

[@07laeina]

@@alexxatallah alright, thank youu

[@alexxatallah]

@@07laeina ofc!! best of luck :)

[@07laeina]

@@alexxatallah thanks!

[@amirsanjaricomposer9535]

I love this. Would love to collaborate in the future.

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much!!

[@Jaaylinu]

Yoo this is crazy!

[@alexxatallah]

thank you man!

[@d3tail]

beautiful job alex

[@alexxatallah]

ily justin

[@shrf]

nah this rlly made my jaw drop ,amazing job man prouda you

[@alexxatallah]

thank you og 🙌🙌

[@michaelagolik]

alex this is AMAZING

[@alexxatallah]

thank u michaela !!

[@gladi8r]

this is amazing, best of luck with everything you do in the future bro

[@alexxatallah]

thank you brother

[@feekily]

oh my god this is so good

[@alexxatallah]

thank you sm !!

[@lynlouise]

I love this.

[@alexxatallah]

thank you!!

[@HollyHodges]

Love this!

[@alexxatallah]

Thank you so much!

[@rav3083]

Hope u get into uni man very good job

[@alexxatallah]

hope we cross paths soon ravioli

[@rav3083]

@@alexxatallah we will

[@sarahjanec1085]

This is fantastic! I'm currently a freshman in Dodge doing Screenwriting and this was amazing! Well done :)

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so so much!! i really appreciate it and i hope you like it at dodge!! it’s an amazing place

[@coraszn]

Your gonna get in.

[@alexxatallah]

that's the dream

[@xunagiri]

This is crazy bro wtf

[@alexxatallah]

you're too nice bro

[@dc0423]

This is so good alex

[@alexxatallah]

ily daniel 😈

[@swaller1053]

Hello there! I’m an aspiring film director and am in the process of trying to transfer to Chapman university myself. I have no experience with film directing and was wondering if I could have some help on where to start? Great film btw!

[@alexxatallah]

Hey!! Thanks for reaching out! Best of luck with transferring to Chapman, I’m sure you’d love it here or wherever your love for film takes you. The best way to start is to just start shooting. Literally anything! As long as you have a camera/phone, you can shoot. Practice techniques you can see in other films and see if you can find a style you enjoy shooting! If you have anyone around you that enjoys being in front of the camera, use that as a resource! Honestly just start shooting anything that you enjoy. Best of luck!

[@swaller1053]

@@alexxatallah Awesome! I was also wondering what app do you use to edit your films? (How to add sound. How to edit shots) If it's easier, do you mind if we discuss this on social media messaging?

[@Renbruh]

so beautiful

[@alexxatallah]

🙌🙌

[@bespectacled]

👏👏👏

[@alexxatallah]

❤️❤️

[@cearahfurlow6620]

I'm a bit late, but uh, question: Where's your Oscar.

[@alexxatallah]

😭😭 i wish

[@part4963]

Is this undergraduate studies?

[@alexxatallah]

yes!!

[@bfbkronos]

the process of consideration is a little hard to see as a viewer, but otherwise a well made film

[@swagga2612]

W Video. good luck men 😃👍

[@alexxatallah]

thank u !

[@ijustdocomments6777]

Sinister af, reminds of that child abuse video with the grabby hands.

[@lilmilontiktok]

0:20 that shot is insane👏🏽

[@maggieliu8894]

Hello, We admire you and love your work, we have 20,000 fans in China, I want to share your content to Chinese netizens, we will add Chinese subtitles, is it possible to get your authorization.

[@alexxatallah]

没问题！我妈妈是中国人所以我想在中国分享这个视频。Thank you!

[@lilmilontiktok]

There are some great shots in this but 0:13 is my favorite

[@alexxatallah]

thank you!

[@mm-fm2iz]

Honestly just wow the story was absolutely incredible been looking at a lot of film applications and yours really caught my attention all around amazing keep up the great work much love 💗🫶🏼

[@alexxatallah]

thank you so much, this means a lot and i'm very glad you enjoyed!! take care

[@apolloeditsxd]

incredible

[@alexxatallah]

❤️❤️