Hey everyone, Adrian here. This blog documents a necessary adjustment to the production schedule due to health issues affecting key members of the cast.
Earlier this week, Tati became extremely sick and missed school for several days. Just as she began to slightly recover, I started experiencing the same symptoms right before the scheduled filming dates. While she is feeling better, she is not fully recovered yet, and my symptoms are only beginning. Because both of us are central to the film, continuing with filming under these conditions would negatively impact performance, continuity, and overall production quality.
Due to this, the likelihood of delaying filming became very high. Rather than forcing production and risking setbacks, I made the decision to reorganize the schedule properly. I created a revised January roadmap that pushes the main filming dates to next Friday and Saturday. This gives enough time for full recovery while keeping the project realistic and controlled.
The updated schedule also allows me to use the days immediately after filming for editing, voiceovers, and polishing the final cut. Additionally, it preserves time to complete the documentary-style behind-the-scenes content that has been planned to cover the entire production process. All of this will still be completed before the official submission deadline of February 1st.
This adjustment reflects real production problem-solving. Delays are sometimes unavoidable, but what matters is responding with clear planning rather than rushing. Updating the roadmap ensures the film stays on track, maintains quality, and meets all Cambridge requirements without compromising health or performance.
All delays and logistics aside, this marks the official first look at the finalized costume for the film. After revising the full outfit and locking in final decisions, we shifted the overall tone toward a darker, more grounded aesthetic. The final version uses a black-wash look across the entire outfit, creating a more unified, cinematic silhouette that better fits the psychological thriller tone of the film.
The pants are from YoungLA and the jacket is from PacSun, both higher-quality pieces compared to the original plan. This version feels more intentional and realistic than the previously planned tactical long sleeve and cargo pants, which leaned too heavily into a generic “tactical” look. The updated costume strips that back and replaces it with something cleaner, heavier, and more character-driven.
The side-by-side comparison shows the progression clearly. The original outfit looks functional but flat. The revised version feels controlled, colder, and more visually striking on screen. This final costume choice supports the film’s tone without distracting from performance, which is exactly what the wardrobe needed to do. One element that is still being debated is whether the vest will remain in the final cut. While the vest adds presence and reinforces power and protection, it also pushes the costume closer to a tactical or militarized look. That creates a risk of overemphasizing weaponry rather than character.
Final verdict? I’m going insane for this film and a lot of effort and creativity is being put into this project, even when I’m not feeling the best. More updates coming soon.
