09/25/2025
Had a simple assignment that I decided to make more complicated. Because well... why not?
This short film captures a quiet morning routine in real time. A tattooed veteran in his 40s, dressed in a dark t-shirt and khaki hiking-style pants, moves through his kitchen at dawn. He prepares a simple breakfast of coffee and a toasted bagel with cream cheese. The camera lingers on small, intimate details: the cupboard opening, the coffee brewing, the fridge door closing, the bagel popping from the toaster. A brief moment of realism unfolds as he burns his fingers on the hot toast before carrying it to the counter to spread cream cheese, the knife softly scraping against the crisp surface. Finally, he sits at the table, sets everything down, pulls out his phone, and takes an expressionless bite. A calm, serene melody overlays the natural sounds of the kitchen, creating a meditative glimpse into solitude and routine.
What did you take away from this moment?
This short film captures a quiet morning routine in real time. A tattooed veteran in his 40s, dressed in a dark t-shirt and khaki hiking-style pants, moves t...