The Making(2021)

Storyline

A group of friends must complete a short film in less than two days. They work together under a tight deadline to finish their project.

“A film due in 40 hours. The clock is ticking.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film was shot in just 40 hours to mirror the story's 40-hour filmmaking challenge.
• Director Dwij Patel also plays the lead character, who is named after him.
• Most of the cast were first-time actors, who were friends or film students in real life.
• The entire movie was filmed in and around the Whistling Woods International film school campus in Mumbai.
• It uses a single continuous background score track to maintain a consistent mood throughout.
• The script was largely improvised to capture the natural energy of friends working under pressure.
• Despite being a drama about filmmaking, it had a very limited theatrical release and is primarily known through streaming platforms.