Writing, directing, and cinematography all simultaneously with a small crew is a daunting task. Until “Let Me Rest,” I hadn’t attempted all three at once since 2019, and even then, it was haphazardly done. Fortunately, my two years of experience in cinematography for other projects had prepared me enough to tackle this personal project.

Imagine stepping onto the set of a high-fantasy pilot with 29 pages of script and over 20 scenes to shoot in just 28 hours. Daunting? Absolutely. But for me, it became a welcome challenge. This wasn’t just another pet project—it was a proof-of-concept, and if we pulled it off, it could open doors to bigger things. The pressure was palpable, but so was the excitement.