Milk run. (Short film) | 4K

This was produced for my final major assessment at RMIT.(Bachelor of Photography). It's a little bit different to what I usually post on here so I thought i'd briefly explain the meaning and concept below.

"Often we have a presumed idea in our head about what a certain person's interests are,
what they enjoy and what their hobbies consist of.
We assume these things because of the way a person looks
or how they might act or dress.

In reality we never truly know their motive or what makes them tick.

Through the escape into our passions, there is a freedom and release afforded to us.
The kind of release and freedom the car enthusiast experiences on the late night drive."

Special thanks to the following people for making this project happen.

Actor - Declan James
Car Owner - Phoung Em
Car Driver - Tin Nghe
Camera car driver - Aaden Hughes

Filmed and Edited by Ben Hartnett

Music: CLFRD - In the Dark.

[jreel]

When you first get a car and you drive to the corner store a couple feet away.

[ElSikario]

This is something only a car enthusiast understands. "Non-car people" literally can't relate. In their defense it does seem like way too much work for some milk but that's entirely missing the point. Great cinematography I'm subbed!

[GearsandGasoline]

I was initially so underwhelmed by the color. Then I realized that was exactly what you wanted ;) Great job, loved the concept!

[midnighteightsix]

Really well done mate, that was excellent. The house and his day-to-day life were so uninspiring, mundane and soulless. However the car and his passion behind it gives him an outlet to express himself and be truly free. The feeling he gets when it's just him, his car and the open road makes the daily grind worthwhile. This video captured that, it's a High Distinction from me haha!

[RaineyNights]

Dude, the add of color when he started the car! Love it!!

[SergioInzunza]

What's better than s2k video? A 4K s2k video.

[localfilms]

Love the change of the colors at 1:53!!
Great work overall, as usual 🙏

[hydera]

I thought my dad was gonna do this but he never came back

[tprod.]

this video has been the inspiration for many chocolate milk runs in my miata. after 3 years i still remember this beautiful work of art. one day it’ll be the s2k haha 🤞

[Yungbsao]

3:53 that separating shot is still my favourite to this day ❤

[Linkzdrifts]

If you don’t get good grades for this, then idk what the markers are looking at. Keep up the fire vids 🔥🔥

[TheZeroLatitud]

Every now and then, I come back to this video

[diiviinemedia]

Very well done Ben! They should give you high marks for this!

[bradwallace]

I've been watching and rewatching this video every couple months since it released. Now 2 years later, I will be driving 9 hours away in a week to buy an s2k. This is one of my all time favorite car videos. I love the car, editing, and overall feel. I cannot be more excited!

[Lowkez]

his brakes are very squeaky... i'd recommend to put some wd40 on it :) jk man perfect as always 😉

[sashaesperance]

This piece will always be top of the top for me.
The dullness at the beginning to the vivacity while riding,

[ShotByRick]

Yo this the most creative feature I've seen....this was straight fire🔥🔥🔥

[HNRichard]

I love the subtle change of filters, after the car turned on. Feels like adrenaline starting to rush in, and take over our mood from bland everyday things.

[Nocturnal_Deity]

i like how the lighting and music changed when he got in the car. amazing edits as always. teach me your ways!

[startergarage]

Great short film! Loved (and lol'd at) the squeaky brakes. We all know that pain! Awesome work!