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  • January 2026
  • Research/Planning

#42 Research/Planning – Key Props Locked In & Archive 01 Release

Adrian Diaz5 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. This blog focuses on two important updates for the film: the photo of Marcos and Matheus, and the mannequin that was recently purchased. First, the photo. The picture of Marcos and Matheus standing in front of the red Mustang is officially locked in and will play a key role in the…

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  • January 2026
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#41 Research/Planning – The Script Is Officially Finished

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. This is a big one. After days of planning, cutting, rewriting, and second guessing everything, the final script for Blackout is officially done. This is the first time I can confidently say that the story, pacing, and character arcs finally feel locked in and mature enough to work inside a five…

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  • January 2026
  • Research/Planning

#40 Research/Planning – Updated Production Plan and Final Lock-In

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. As we get closer to production officially starting this month, I wanted to put out a full updated plan for this week and the following one. A lot has changed since earlier planning stages, so I went ahead and made a clean, updated schedule on Canva just to lock everything in…

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  • January 2026
  • Research/Planning

#39 Research/Planning – Script Draft Progress and Final Scene Updates

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. Quick update on where we’re at with the film. As of now, I’m officially on the third draft of the script, and honestly, it’s looking really solid. A lot of the changes between drafts have been focused on tightening dialogue and making everything feel more mature and grounded. Every line now…

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  • January 2026
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#38 Research/Planning – Script Progress, Branding Changes, and Finally Addressing the Minor Tasks

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. Quick update on the overall progress of the film and a few important things that needed to be addressed. First, the script. This is the part I need to be honest about. I am very aware that I am behind schedule. I was supposed to start seriously planning the script back…

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  • January 2026
  • Research/Planning

#37 Research/Planning – Scene Inspiration That Actually Made the Cut

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. In this blog, I want to talk about scene inspiration and, for once, one that is actually making it into the film. I’ve talked about a lot of inspirations throughout this project, but if we’re being real, most of them ended up in the cut stash. The FPS video game style…

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  • January 2026
  • Research/Planning

#36 Research/Planning – New Recording Equipment Test

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. For this blog, I want to talk about some new recording equipment I picked up and finally show you guys what it can do. I recently got these 4K night vision goggles, and honestly, they’re one of the coolest additions to the production so far. They have multiple infrared levels and…

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  • January 2026
  • Research/Planning

#35 Research/Planning – Back From Colorado and Back to Work

Adrian Diaz5 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. First off, happy New Year to everyone. Big 26 is our year to finally crush this production. I’m finally back from Colorado, and honestly it was a much needed break. The trip itself was amazing. We hit Wyoming for a bit and spent time around Breckenridge, Keystone, Fairplay, and Copper Mountain….

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  • December 2025
  • Research/Planning

#34 Research/Planning – Flashback Scene Filmed in Colorado

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. We officially wrapped filming the flashback scene during our Colorado trip, and honestly this was one of those moments where patience paid off. At first, we had a completely different location in mind. The original idea leaned more into an older, nostalgic look with warmer orange lighting, almost like a memory…

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  • December 2025
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#33 Research/Planning – Colorado Trip, Cast Changes, and Major Story Revisions

Adrian Diaz5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

Hey everyone, Adrian here. Total disclaimer, this might be my biggest blog yet. I just landed in Colorado for vacation, and a lot has happened very quickly. This trip was not originally planned for filming, but after talking with my co director Tati, we realized it opened the door for some important changes and opportunities…

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  • #65 Research/Planning – Project Portfolio
  • #64 CCR – Critical reflection
  • #63 Production – Official Social Media Reveal
  • #62 Production – Festival Postcard
  • #61 Production – Official Release

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