Benedict Nathan Budiharto
02_School Project
CONTENT LIST
Name
DESCRIPTION
Crimson City
SHORT MOVIE
There For
You
MUSIC VIDEO
The Missing Identity
DOCUMENTARY
Squid Game S2
SHORT MOVIE
01
Synopsis
The department’s rookie hire is thrust
into his big break - the murder of their
Police Chief. Racing against time
alongside his disillusioned mentor
close to retirement, they uncover a
conspiracy under justice’s mask.
02
Runtime
15 Minutes
04
My Roles
Cameraman, Co-Editor, Co-DOP, Asisstant Director.
03
Genre
Noir/Crime
05
Director
Aliff Mirza
06
Year
2026
a short movie
01_CRIMSON CITY
Camera
SONY FX 3
07
Moodboard
CAMERA TEST
Builds a dark fictional urban atmosphere that avoids the typical Singapore aesthetic and creates a more immersive cinematic world. That’s why most location shoots take place in lesser-known areas such as Mount Faber, Woodlands, and other hidden locations.
Worldbuilding
Ratio 2.35:1 color scenes create a cinematic present day, while ratio 4:3 black-and-white scenes create a more emotional past.
Dual aspect ratio & color treatment
Emphasizes murder mystery, character regret, reflection, and plot twists to keep the audience emotionally engaged.
Low-Key and Shadow Heavy Lighting
Focuses on murder mystery, character regret, reflection, and unexpected plot twists to keep the audience emotionally engaged and constantly questioning the truth.
Non Linear Storyline
CONCEPT
BEHIND THE SCENES and progress
During the shoot days, my roles were Director and Camera Assistant. I worked closely with the Director and Director of Photography (DOP) to adjust framing, composition, camera movement, and visual details to achieve the cinematic look and atmosphere we wanted for each scene.
POST PRODUCTION
As Co-Editor, I helped select the best takes from the SD cards, developed the picture lock, and worked on pacing and synchronizing scenes with the music and OST. In the final stage, I was also responsible for the color grading process.
For the color grading, I used ALEXA_DEFAULT_LogC2Rec709 as the base look and developed it into a neo-noir style color grading to create a darker, more cinematic atmosphere.
VIDEO
a music video
02_THERE FOR YOU
01
Context
Missing someone while being on “no contact” or breaking up with your partnerwhile still caring for them.
02
4 minutes 24 seconds.
Runtime
02
SONY FX 3 and fuji camera
Camera
04
Cameraman, grip and colorist.
My Roles
05
Ryan Asieq
Director
06
2026
Year
Moodboard
Color Grading
For this project, I was responsible for the color grading process. I used a combination of green and warm ambient tones throughout the film to create a visual atmosphere that feels authentic, natural, and timeless. The grading approach was carefully designed to enhance the mood of each scene while maintaining a classic cinematic look and a consistent visual identity across every frame.
Concept and inspiration of color grading
The late 1980s Hong Kong + Vintage styles
Wong Kai Wai’s style of colour and pacing
a documentary
03_THE MISSING IDENTITY
01
After the 1965 G30S tragedy, the Indonesian government restricted Chinese culture by closing Chinese schools, banning Chinese New Year celebrations, and encouraging Chinese Indonesians to adopt local or Western names.
Because of this, many stopped speaking Mandarin and passing it to the next generation, leading to the situation seen today.
04
Director, Editor, Scriptwriter
05
Benedict Nathan Budiharto
06
2025
Synopsis
My Roles
Director
Year
02
13 Minutes
03
Documentary
Runtime
Genre
Moodboard
Concept
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Editing/Frames
For the editing process, I placed B-roll footage of old videos and archival documents between transitions from one interviewee to another to slowly build a sense of mystery and emotional connection throughout the documentary. In between interviews, I also inserted document footage and visual evidence so the audience could clearly see that the events being discussed were real and historically grounded.
For the opening and ending sequences, I used motion graphics featuring layered visuals related to the Chindo community to reflect the contrast between the past and the aftermath that still lingers today. These visual elements were designed to create a reflective atmosphere, allowing the audience to feel the emotional weight and lasting impact of the story.
a short movie
04_SQUID GAME 2 REMAKE
01
Synopsis
Squid Game Season 2 follows the aftermath of the deadly games as survivors (Player 456) and new participants are drawn back into a brutal competition. The show delves deeper into the dark world of the organizers, revealing more about the mystery behind the game’s origins. As new alliances are formed and the stakes rise even higher, players must confront their pasts and decide how far they’re willing to go for a chance at the grand prize. The season explores themes of power, corruption, and the lengths people will go to survive.
02
Runtime
5 minutes
03
Genre
Thriller/Comedy
04
Director, Editor, Scriptwriter, Art Director.
My Roles
05
Benedict Nathan Budiharto
Director
06
2025
Year
MOODBOARD
Accurate Styles and Visual Recreation
During pre-production, my team and I rewatched Squid Game several times to study its visual style and details. We purchased art properties similar to the ones used in the series, especially the guns and maps, which were made to look almost 100% accurate to the original. We also followed the lighting style from the series because we wanted every scene to feel as authentic and faithful as possible.
During the shooting process, the DOP and I often discussed camera angles and shot compositions to recreate the same cinematic feeling as the scenes in Squid Game. I also worked closely with the makeup team to ensure that the costumes, makeup, and blood effects were highly accurate to the series. Our attention to detail and commitment to authenticity were considered a strong point by our lecturers and became one of the highlights of the project.
During the editing process, my co-editor and I, who also worked as the colorist, rewatched Squid Game multiple times to ensure that every pacing, tone, and color closely matched the original series. We carefully adjusted the visual atmosphere to recreate the same tension and cinematic feeling shown in the show.
For the music editing, we used J-cuts to create smoother transitions and maintain the emotional flow between scenes. Since the original soundtrack was only around three minutes long, we layered and extended the music to make it feel fuller and more continuous throughout the video while still keeping the original mood and intensity of the series.