Christabel Teo 

Here are majority of the films that I worked on during my Film, Sound & Video coursework

I deliberately took on different roles in each project to gain a comprehensive understanding of various responsibilities and to discover which roles align best with my skills and interests.

Acceptance - Over dinner, long-buried grief resurfaces when a father clings to the memory of a mother who is no longer there, pushing him and his son into conflict.

This project was my final assignment for the Year 3 Directing module. With only one prior directing experience, it challenged me to deepen my understanding of visual storytelling and actor direction. Designing the camera blocking was particularly complex due to the presence of an imaginary character (“Mother”), which required careful planning to maintain narrative clarity. To guide my actors effectively, I recorded reference performances at home to experiment with tone and emotional delivery.

Post-production also presented obstacles, especially in cleaning dialogue tracks affected by construction noise. Despite the challenges, the project was an invaluable learning experience, made enjoyable by the dedication and camaraderie of my small but supportive crew.

CUT! - A short-fused, wildly unprepared director tries—and fails—to guide two actors through a straightforward breakup scene that quickly spirals out of control.

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It was my first experience directing a short film and my first attempt at the comedy genre—made even more challenging as it was a one-take production.

The shoot presented several unexpected obstacles. On the day of filming, a new bench was installed, requiring quick adjustments to the camera blocking. We also had to manage curious tourists to minimize noise, while contending with passing vehicles and distant bell chimes.

Despite multiple takes to perfect the one-shot sequence, the team maintained high spirits and even wrapped earlier than anticipated. The project was both memorable and enriching for everyone involved.

This project marked my directing debut and my first experience working in the documentary format. Although it differed significantly from the narrative films I typically produced, it still required a strong overarching story and a clear purpose—to raise awareness about the subject featured. Through this project, I gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of “capturing the moment,” a principle that is especially vital in documentary filmmaking. I thoroughly enjoyed the process, and it affirmed my personal preference for reality-based, unscripted content over traditional narrative work.

This individual assignment for the TV Production module involved creating a personal trailer from footage shot collectively by the class. I applied my editing skills and storytelling sensibilities to craft a cohesive and compelling narrative from shared material, demonstrating my ability to shape story and pacing through post-production.

In this project, I took on multiple roles on set, including Location Manager, Wardrobe Manager, Behind-the-Scenes Coordinator, and Production Assistant. This was our first official foray into music video production, a departure from the typical narrative films we create in FSV. Given the nonlinear storytelling typical of music videos, careful shot planning was essential. We also experimented with innovative content ideas and editing techniques, such as split-screen effects, to enhance the visual narrative and overall impact of the video.

This project was a video coloring assignment for my Year 3 Editing module, focused on mastering DaVinci Resolve. Previously, I had only used Premiere Pro for color adjustments, often relying on trial and error without fully understanding the tools. Through this assignment, I gained a deeper knowledge of color grading functions, enabling me to intentionally manipulate visuals to achieve the precise look and mood I envisioned.