Built in Unreal Engine, this short film plunges viewers into a digital adventure. When a young gamer crushes a new high score, the game glitches and he's suddenly pulled into the heart of his favorite game.

​What begins as a quiet night in front of the screen turns into a journey. As he fights to survive and find his way home.

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This cinematic piece was created entirely in Unreal Engine using existing assets, with a focus on learning lighting, composition, and real-time storytelling. The portal was custom modeled in Maya and integrated into the scene. The final sequence was edited in After Effects to refine the pacing, shot transitions, and overall cinematography. This project was an exercise in developing a strong visual mood while exploring Unreal’s cinematic tools.

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Completed: May 2023