The idea for this entire project stemmed from a conversation I had with Robin in Week 8. Before that, I had a very broad idea of what I wanted to film but lacked a concrete method for experimenting with it. Fortunately, Robin knew that my primary interest lay in scriptwriting rather than directing. Hence, he suggested that I write a script for one scene and then share it with two or three people, allowing them to interpret and direct it in their own unique ways. My initial reaction was one of surprise because I did not expect such an opportunity in a course primarily focused on directing. Of course, I was very happy with the idea, and this was the true beginning of my project. After finishing the script and presenting it to the class, my next big step was to find people willing to direct it, which I expected to be the most challenging part of the project. I was worried that most people would be too busy with their own projects or their lives in general. However, I quickly realized this was not the case right after my presentation in Week 9. Ewan, who would become one of the three directors as well as an actor in my project, approached me to ask about my work. I explained it to him, and he seemed interested, so I asked him to help with my project. That moment alleviated many of my worries. I then spoke to a few other people, and although two declined due to lack of availability, Hamish and Kevin accepted my offer. An added bonus was that Ewan had a friend who studied at an acting school. He contacted them, and we ended up with two professional actors for my project. I gave the three directors printed scripts and asked them to create storyboards before the shooting day. At that time, I counted myself as one of the directors too. This way, I could see different interpretations from each director while also showing what I had in mind when writing the script. This approach would be interesting for both the viewers and me, as it demonstrated how a scene can vary even when based on the exact same script. On Tuesday of the following week, we finally filmed. It was right after class, and because we were using the university’s camera equipment, our filming time was limited, making time management crucial. I still planned to direct a scene alongside the other three directors, but I knew I was not the priority. We decided to let Hamish, who was not available all day, direct first, followed by Kevin, whose scene would take the longest due to the number of shots, and then Ewan. I planned to direct last. I also met the two actors Ewan introduced to us for the first time. Although I had never spoken to them before, I told Ewan to bring hoodies and headphones for the characters. In the script, a character is mistaken for someone else, so the hoodie was crucial for obscuring the character’s identity. The headphones added a natural touch but did not affect the story significantly. Hamish’s part went very smoothly. His scenes were shot outdoors near the stairs and quickly moved to the rooftop, where we filmed the majority of the scenes. This location provided a great backdrop and allowed the actors to perform well without any major interruptions. Kevin’s part, while it took the most time, also went well without any issues. Kevin had chosen a dark and narrow back alley of the university for his crime film-inspired scene. The actors played their roles in a more mysterious manner, which matched the genre perfectly. Due to the location, there were many loud sounds of air, traffic, and people’s footsteps. Normally, I would be quite distracted by these noises, but while editing this scene, I felt that the background noise actually enhanced the atmosphere, creating an unsafe tone essential to the crime genre. Ewan decided to film inside Building 9 to add more variety to the project, which was exactly what I needed. His scene was filmed near the stairs and the front of a door, which was a busy area with classes starting or ending. This made it quite awkward for us to focus on our work while constantly checking if others were waiting to pass by. Audio-wise, it was not a great location due to the echoing sounds. However, I decided to turn this into an advantage. After the filming day, I started editing for Kevin and Ewan. Compared to Kevin’s well-rounded scene, Ewan’s was too echoey, which would make it look significantly cheaper. To resolve this, I decided to remove all the audio and turn it into a silent film. Inspired by the works of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, I made the scene black and white, with text cuts for dialogue. This change didn’t affect the overall look but made Ewan’s part feel more like a comedy film. This was a pleasing result because my main goal was to show a range of different interpretations by different directors. While the lack of planning sometimes made the scene feel forced and unfitting, the variety of results was a positive outcome for my project. Reflecting on the entire process, I realized how much I had learned from this project. It wasn’t just about scriptwriting or directing; it was about collaboration, time management, and adaptability. Working with different directors and seeing how they interpreted the same script opened my eyes to the myriad possibilities in filmmaking. Each director brought their unique perspective, and the actors’ performances added further depth to the scenes. The project also taught me the importance of flexibility and creative problem-solving. Whether it was dealing with unexpected noises during filming or adapting to last-minute changes, these experiences have enriched my understanding of the filmmaking process. In the end, the project not only showcased a variety of interpretations but also highlighted the collaborative nature of filmmaking, where each participant’s contribution is vital to the final outcome.