Spread your Wings

Spread Your Wings is the first short film I’ve created as a freelancer, starring Marcus Ramtohul. The story follows Victor Mulele, a lone figure who stumbles upon a washed-up bottle on a beach, containing a rare blue potion. Driven by curiosity, Mulele opens the bottle, only for the potion to strike, leaving him a passenger in his own body.

Throughout the development of the film, I took on multiple key roles to push myself beyond my comfort zone and identify both my strengths and weaknesses. I wrote the script, recruited and assembled a mid-scale production team of talented local filmmakers, and played an active role in constructing the Green Screen Flying setup. I also took on filming, editing, and producing the VFX myself.

Spread Your Wings is more than just a title—it’s a philosophy I strive to live by. It’s about stepping out of my comfort zone, learning about myself, and embracing roles outside of my speciality to grow into a more versatile and efficient filmmaker.