ZIP
Length: 15min
Languages: English & Farsi
Genre: Horror & Drama
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Client: Crazy8s Film Society
Director: Ava Maria Safai
Production Year: 2023​​
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Services: Full Service Audio-Postproduktion
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Funding: Crazy8s Film Society
2023 INDIVIDUAL TEAM SPONSOR
Echoing Silent Struggles in 'Zip' Through Immersive Audio Design
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Participating in the Crazy8s Filmmaking Challenge, we had the honor of enhancing the powerful story of the short film 'Zip'. The narrative centers around a 16-year-old Iranian girl, symbolizing the silent struggles faced by many Iranian women. With her mouth sealed by a zipper—a poignant metaphor for oppression—we sought to deepen the impact of her journey through immersive audio design. Our aim was not just to tell her story but to echo the voices of countless women in Iran, making it a truly reflective and meaningful project.
Testimonital
Kerthekan took a good film and made it outstanding. His work on the sound design and mix of my short film ZIP has completely elevated the project, helping us stand next to other award-winning films with ease. He was able to accomplish so much of what he did in just one night, and his attention to detail is absolutely incredible. In a film that hones in on the importance of sound and using one's voice, Kerthekan being masterful at his work was essential to ZIP's success. I would highly recommend Kerthekan for any project that needs a post sound technician, as he is extremely skilled at what he does. I very much look forward to our next collaboration together.
- Ava Maria Safai, Director/Writer of ZIP
Meet the Team
Re-recording Mixer & Sound Supervisor
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Dialogue Editor
Foley Editor
Sound Editor & Sound Designer
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ADR Recordist
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Crazy8s Re-Recording Mixer​​
Kerthekan Balasubramaniam
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Luis Fernando Garza Garcia
Sandy Park
Kerthekan Balasubramaniam
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Andrew Dixon
Ava Maria Safai
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