The feel of this film resembles a soft, sun-drenched nostalgia blended with a sense of dreamy femininity and grounded everyday ritual.
Set in a weathered, beachy-esque bach, the setting leans heavily into the natural light of late afternoon’s golden hour glow.
Warm textures like worn timber, rattan baskets, cotton sheets, and sun-faded clothing ground the mood of the film. There’s a distinct retro familiarity from the Walkman and cassette tapes to the soft plaid colour palette and subtle nods to vintage summer styling.
Nothing feels forced or costume-y. It’s timeless rather than nostalgic.
SETTING:
Retro - Wood stained interior.
Were going for classic old school batch kinda feel, something were both super familiar with.
Warm cosy vibes - lots of natural light pouring in the window, carefree, but tasteful kind of feel to it.
MID SHOT
We hear a whistling in the backround then a blur walks towards frame.
lady picks up a walk man - pops on headphones and music comes up to full volume- necklace or bracelet is coiled up next to the Walkman.
MID SHOT CONTINUED
The camera pans up. She smiles softly, a quiet joy blooming across her face. Nostalgia pours through her headphones, transporting her somewhere else entirely. She moves through the rhythm of her chores.
As she lifts the headphones, her earring catches the light .
SETTING:
A weathered beach batch framed by golden grass and distant ocean.
Norfolk Pine tree's - green grass, flat sandy lawn giving an old bathcy feel.
Golden sunlight with salt moving through the light.
The music softens in the edit, replaced by the gentle texture of footsteps brushing through dry grass, native birds calling, and the hush of waves rolling in the background.
From a distance, we observe her whistling softly along to the tune still lingering in her headphones as she walks from the doorway toward the washing line.
Natural soundscapes pull us into the world, grounding us in place and tone, while her whistle overlays the soundtrack.
WIDE SHOT – Above the Washing Line
She steps into frame, reaching up to hang her washing.
A Wabisabi bracelet catches the light, not the focus, just quietly present, woven into the rhythm of her everyday ritual.
MID SHOT
She pegs up a piece of clothing, perhaps a Wabisabi shirt with the logo subtly visible.
The bracelet is once again in frame.
THE END.
As a DOP, I’ve been noticing a rise in simple, story-driven content that really cuts through on socials when executed well. I’m not a marketer — I just care deeply about how things look and feel. My strength lies in using cinematic lighting and composition to craft visuals that feel intentional and emotionally grounded.
This film works because it turns the ordinary into something poetic. Set in a timeless beach bach and bathed in natural light, it captures the quiet beauty of everyday rituals. In a world of fast-paced, noisy content, this piece slows down — it builds a feeling. Instead of just selling a product, it tells a story, inviting viewers into a world. And that’s what builds real connection.