What’s in the Box? — Recreating Se7en’s Climax for $400

How can you make low budget filmmaking work? How can you make no-budget filmmaking work? What about no-budget filmmaking of a high budget scene? What's in the box?

In this video, we set out to recreate the ending scene in the David Fincher movie, Se7en. The Se7en ending scene has the famous Brad Pitt line, “What’s in the box?”. We put our guerilla filmmaking hats on to show you the filmmaking process. This DIY filmmaking video will show you how you don't need a big film budget to get a cinematic look. Here's our shopping cart list of film gear we used:

Black Magic Cinema Camera 4K | $75
Canon 16 - 35mm f/2.8 | $20
Canon 70 - 200mm f/2.8 | $20
DJI Mavic Pro 4K | $50
4' Rhino Slider | $20
Neewer 5 in 1 Reflector | $20
Dracast LED | $13

How can you apply low budget filmmaking to the Se7en ending scene that had a film budget in the tens of millions of dollars? How can you get the film look that David Fincher films have when you’re working on an ultra-low budget or even no-budget filmmaking. The DIY filmmaking process relies on calling in favors, but there are other guerrilla techniques that can make your micro-budget film work.

When you’re not spending millions to cast John Doe you can do more with your micro-budget. We walk you through the steps along with a film budget breakdown to show how we made the Se7en ending scene with low budget filmmaking in mind.

The Se7en movie ending took David Fincher weeks to film and hundreds of thousands of dollars, and even they didn’t get everything right from a video production process standpoint, but they made the "What' in the box?" scene work. We were able to film the Se7en ending for a fraction of the cost.

The end result: You will learn low budget filmmaking techniques that will help you take your micro-budget, ultra low budget, or even no-budget guerrilla film to the next level.

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[StudioBinder]

How close did we get to the original scene from Se7en? Let us know in the comments! 👇👇

[aline-yyip]

the actor who played brad pitt’s character worked so well!!! it was amazing to watch his performance

[mrityunjaychauhan]

The guy who played Brad Pitt played nice

[markbartolome]

*rumors say that you can never really experience real pain, not until you see this scene*

[tres]

Let's give props to all the actors. The actor who played Pitt's part did not "act" you felt his heart sink into turmoil. Very difficult and he brought it. The other two delivered excellent restrained performances. Thank you StudioBinder

[enduraman]

there’s just so much work that goes into a movie production even a few minutes is a very large investment in time and resources.

[doyle]

Please more videos like that !! (I'll appreciate a LOT if you remake the climax of fight club )

[MidTierVillain]

This was amazing for the budget; geezus, I can’t imagine what this team would do with a budget of 33 million dollars.

[MyronDavismd]

Well done! Bravo!! ! A scene from one of the most iconic films of our time. Excellent job!

[jmadara]

Great job! One thing I noticed Fincher does well is how he blocks his characters. All of his characters are looking just off-camera. The characters in the reshoot are looking more to the side of the camera and are not as intimate. The scene is so intense I really didn't notice the sun changing in the original. I look forward to more videos!

[josephinelardeau]

12:30 there is something important you missed. Somerset and Mills are slightly displayed in a darker tone as Doe, to show that Doe is in complete control of the scene. However in your version, especially Somerset is brighter than in the original.

However, I think you got pretty close. Realy good work guys, chapeau!

[laxmi]

U did not seem to have sacrificed anything buddy! This was as great as the original one! Genuinely! It's challenging to make something original but even more to mimic something! And what u did single-handedly. I am bowing down and saluting man! Lighting, cinematography, casting everything was top notch! Inspiring tutorial! I am applauding!

[ptonfire]

"Tell me whats in the .
Damn .one of the best. Nice vid bro.

[BadKarma]

That director with the Leather Jacket kind of looks alittle like chris evans he should do a scene From Captain America. Good video

[conklyn]

PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE THIS IS OUTSTANDING

[JAYHORNFILMS]

This was awesome!!! On my next project I'm going to try studio binder!!! I think it will help my indie filmmaking organization. This is my favorite movie also.

[MilkoDavisFANDOMONIUM]

Fantastic..equal

You can't recreate the timing of the original..lenses sun position..momentum..but you achieved equal..regardless of budget..fantastic work!! All of you!!!

[thickymcghee]

This taught me how much planning and money and scheduling and just how much work goes in making a 2-minute scene.

[howgrosserinoiskripperinos]

5 bucks for a box? You definitely blew the budget on that particular item

[doctorwagax]

Fun idea - great execution! (pun intended)