Multimedia Production Short Films (Cortometrajes Producción Multimedia )
Lecturer in charge (Docente encargado): Lic. Carlos Candray
This is the website showcasing sample university projects developed in my Multimedia Production course at the School of Design, Dr. José Matías Delgado University. All short films were fully conceived, produced, and post-produced by the Graphic Design students, under my coordination. The objective of the course is to integrate and apply the diverse elements of multimedia production into a complete project, which culminates in its screening at the EDD Short Film Festival. The work focuses on the creative and efficient management of available resources.
Esta es la Web de muestras de proyectos universitarios desarrollados en mi cátedra de Producción Multimedia de la Escuela de Diseño de la Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado. Todos los cortometrajes fueron concebidos, producidos y post-producidos íntegramente por los estudiantes de Diseño Gráfico, bajo mi coordinación. El objetivo de la asignatura es integrar y aplicar los diversos elementos de la producción multimedia en un proyecto completo, el cual culmina con su proyección en el Festival de Cortos EDD. El trabajo se enfoca en la gestión creativa y eficiente de los recursos disponibles.
The Grind
The Grind follows a dedicated student who feels trapped in a monotonous loop of assignments, deadlines, and exams, viewing her life as a never-ending, soul-crushing routine. This academic pressure leads her to disconnect entirely from the outside world and alienate her closest friends. It is only when her loyal peer group stages an intervention that she begins to see a way out, learning to balance ambition with well-being and rekindling the connections that truly define her life.
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The life of a content creator is about to change forever thanks to a mysterious necklace that allows her to see the future of humanity. With this powerful vision now hers, the ability to change that bleak outcome rests in her hands—and in the content she creates.
The Experiment
Three university students are subjected to a rigorous social experiment designed to expose their deepest secrets and insecurities. The psychological pressure mounts as the subjects are systematically led to believe they are unworthy of their coveted scholarships. However, there is one critical exception: the student born into wealth and privilege. The experiment seeks to prove that, regardless of academic performance or character, only one student is truly immune to being ‘disqualified’—the one whose merit lies in her golden lineage. The question is not who deserves the scholarship, but whether true merit can ever overcome the power of inherited wealth.
The Hunger
The Hunger is a darkly satirical horror-thriller set within the sleek, modern confines of an exclusive five-star restaurant, famous for its exotic and demanding cuisine. When demanding diners begin to complain, they mysteriously vanish, only for new, disturbingly creative, and suspiciously ‘unique’ dishes to appear on the menu. The film explores the depths of unchecked human appetite and depravity, suggesting a terrifying truth about where the chef sources the ingredients for his ultimate, shocking culinary creations.
Four Walls
Set against the backdrop of the global pandemic, Four Walls chronicles the intense struggle of a young woman battling severe depression and addiction as she is confined to her home. Isolated and overwhelmed, she sinks deeper into despair. The film is a powerful testament to the value of genuine connection, showing how the unwavering support and intervention of her friends become the crucial lifeline that helps her break free from her mental cage and overcome the crisis.
A Second Chance
A Second Chance tells the harrowing story of a young woman and her mother trapped in a cycle of abuse by their father/husband. Their nightmare ends abruptly when a vigilant neighbor reports the father, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. The film follows the protagonist’s fragile journey as she begins to rebuild her shattered existence, exploring the difficult, yet hopeful, path toward healing and reclaiming her stolen life.
Shadows to Starlight
This is the journey of a young man fighting for self-acceptance amidst family conflict over his distinctive style and identity. His ultimate dream is to become a Drag Queen, a pursuit that causes harsh, frequent clashes with his beloved sister. The story tracks their painful rivalry until she finally realizes that unconditional love transcends any difference.
Rock Bottom
This is the tragic story of a promising college talent whose bright future was derailed by a crippling drug addiction. After years of struggle, the main character has succumbed to his disease. The narrative focuses on the devastating aftermath, specifically through the eyes of his best friend and former roommate, who now mourns the loss of the potential and the person he once knew.
