#6filmchallenge | "Day in the Life" Vertical Video

In March and April, our #6filmchallenge to our Academy members was to create a 'Day-In-The-Life' (DITL) Film; a film that focuses on the everyday moments of their daily lives. To up the challenge, we asked each participant to film in a VERTICAL orientation, flipping their camera away from the standard horizontal orientation. For many, this was a new skill both in shooting and in editing! Some chose to use their DSLR cameras, some chose to use their mobile devices, and some combined both devices to create their film.

When we announced this challenge early in 2020 we had no idea that during the months of March and April, the majority of our members would find themselves under some kind of Stay-at-Home lockdown during the worldwide Covid-19 Pandemic.

What struck us most about these creations was the incredible change that has come into many of our homes during this pandemic. From adventures in homeschooling, to the news reports playing in the background, to what it really felt like to live in this unprecedented time in history, our members have captured the joys, the hardships, and the many small yet important moments that have come to be our new reality in living through a historic, worldwide event. We couldn't be more proud of each of these members and these unique looks into their lives.

“Day in the Life” Vertical Video
Member Films

STAFF PICK | Nora Mullen

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“We adore how Nora captured her day, the intense 'feeling' of living during a pandemic, her use of a 'rewind' in her film to underscore how our days run into each other, such an amazing piece.”

Together in 2020 COVID - 19 from Nora Mullen on Vimeo.

This is the DITL Vertical film challenge hosted by Filming Life Academy.
Shot with my Canon and iPhone.
Music: Soul-to-soul by Teo Artlist.io

Leslie Plesser | Shuttersmack

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“Leslie's way of telling a story in this film is just beautiful, we love how she edited this piece to include current events at the start of the film.”

Quarantine2020 from Leslie Plesser on Vimeo.

A day under quarantine during Covid-19.

Nicole Yandon | Nicole Yandon Portrait & Film

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“We love how Nicole incorporates both old and new footage to tell the story of her children's lives. “

Six Months - Happy Mother’s Day from Nicole Yandon on Vimeo.

The days are long, but the weeks and months are short when you have a newborn. Before you know it, your baby is 6 months. As a Filmmaker and Photographer, you can’t pick up your camera enough to document this fleeting, precious time in your baby’s life. Many times I’m too sleep deprived or flustered as a mom of two to do it, and sadly I miss the opportunity to capture those moments on my DSLR. But thankfully we all have this little device we carry daily that is able to document what I missed with my big camera along with all the tiny in between moments. When you think of it, our phones carry some of the most important moments in your life as a Mama. Thank goodness we have this tool available so nothing gets missed. Cheers to mobile filmmaking!

Here’s a very intimate glimpse into my world, from iPhone to yours, with love. Happy Mother’s Day.

Maureen Petru | Maureen Petru Photography

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“We love the humor and fun that Maureen captures in this unique DITL from the perspective of her Pug, Ruby!”

Candice Tkachuk | Candice Tkachuk Photography

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“We love how Candice captures the audio from around her home during a day of homeschooling.”

Tkachuk Day in the Life - Apr 22 2020 from Candice Tkachuk on Vimeo.

This film was created as part of the #6filmchallenge in the Filming Life Academy. The theme for May was "Day in the Life" and we were challenged to film it in portrait rather than landscape orientation. This is my family, and how we spent a typical day at home during this very unique time of a worldwide pandemic that we're all experiencing together.

Music is "You Will Find Me (Instrumental)" by CHPTRS, licensed through MusicBed.

Nicole Sanchez | Nicole Sanchez Photography & Films

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Work from Homeschooling: Week 1 from Nicole Sanchez on Vimeo.

Jill Seamer | Jill Seamer Photos + Films

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Covid19 from Jill Seamer on Vimeo.

Katrina Keenan | Katrina Keenan Photography & Films

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Quarantine 2020 from Katrina Keenan on Vimeo.

Elena Yun | Elena Yun Photography

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Quarantine, April 2020 from Elena Yun on Vimeo.

Definitely a challenging time for everyone. I wanted to capture these days for my kids so they will always remember them.

Leanne Hymes | Leanne Hymes Photography

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A Quarantined Day In The Life from Leanne Hymes on Vimeo.

Sarah Kasuba Muratore | Kasuba Photography & Films

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Stay Home, COVID-19 from Sarah Kasuba Muratore on Vimeo.

Song: Side By Side
Artist: Layup
Licensed Through MusicBed

Beth Flick | BFlick Films & Photos

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Day In The Life Pandemic from Beth Flick on Vimeo.

A personal story of a day in our life shot in a vertical perspective with a mix of my Nikon D750 and my iphone 11

Allison Redmon | Allison Redmon Photography & Films

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Vertical Bike Ride | iPhone X | 2020 from Allison Redmon on Vimeo.

Snippets from a family bike ride shot on an iPhone X around our home in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

Song: "Maggie and Bernard"
Artist: Steven Gutheinz
Source: MusicBed

What is the #6filmchallenge?

We loved the idea of inspiring our members to go out and create work around a theme every two months throughout the year, so we divided the year into 6 unique themes.

Our hope is that members will be inspired to create unique, personal films that are their own interpretations of each theme. So far, we haven’t been disappointed!

These are the #6filmchallenge themes for 2020: