PRODUCTION DESIGN IN THE CREATION OF THE SHORT FILM BEHIND THE DOOR : (A Qualitative Approach to Cinematography and Visual Storytelling)

Ken Norton Hutasoit (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)
Tuty Mutiah (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)
Ali Imron Hamid (Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika)

Nivedana : Jurnal Komunikasi dan Bahasa
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): NIVEDANA : Jurnal Komunikasi dan Bahasa

This study examines the process of making a short film entitled “Behind the Door”, which has a psychological and mystery theme. Audio-visual works with optimized artistic and technical work are the main objectives of this design. Pre-production, production, and post-production are all part of the design process, which focuses on script creation, storyboarding, location selection, and lighting and sound arrangements to support the mood of the story. To ensure the quality of production in accordance with cinematographic standards, this design uses a qualitative approach by conducting literature research, observation, and interviews with film practitioners. It is hoped that this design will become a model for making short films that can convey story messages and provide a deep experience to the audience.