2018 CHAPMAN USC NYU LMU APPLICATION VIDEO - FALLING FOR YOU

Falling For You
My 2018 film school application video.
Official Winner (Best Production) - 2018 Christian Youth Film Festival
Official Winner (Best Music Video) - 2018 Student World Awards
Official Winner (Best Student Film) - 2018 Grand Foundation Film Festival
Official Finalist (Best Music Video) - 2018 All American High School Film Festival
Official Finalist (Best Music Video) - 2018 Paris Music Video Underground
Official Selection - 2018 Long Beach Indie Film Festival
Official Selection - 2018 Screen Student Film Festival
Shot on Panasonic Varicam 35
Written, Directed, Produced, and Edited by Matt Shaffar
Cinematographer: Omeed Farsoni
Producer: Ariana Sarkhosh
AC/Key Grip/Best Boy: Luke Jensen
Production Design: Ashley Lee
Music by Sam Pinkerton

[@emiliofredericks711]

I liked your lack of dialogue - it shows that you understand the power of visuals, which you used very well. I also liked your story, which is very concisely made to be a touching message about respect and trust. Good luck in film school :)

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much I appreciate the kind words!

[@emiliofredericks711]

Matt Shaffar we gotta help each other up, not bring others down. You deserve this praise, and nothing less

[@joshleongstudios]

This was so incredible!! Cinematography was so beautiful ~ and I was engaged the whole time even without dialogue. Is the music original? Maybe we'll see each other one day at film school - good luck to you, too!

[@mattshaffar7969]

Ya hopefully and thanks man! The song is an edited version of Sam Pinkerton's original :)

[@MaxSwiergol]

As a fellow videographer this is amazing. You told a story in less than 4 minutes and it was actually good haha! Congrats buddy you’ll have no problem getting into each of the film programs

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thanks so much bro it means a lot and we'll see hahaha

[@Phainepy]

Great job! I like how everything flowed together. The song was a good choice as well!

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much :)

[@karsonutzinger]

Amazing! I wish you the best of luck! Never let up

[@kaitlynmcclelland790]

This was breathtaking!!

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you!!! :)

[@howeliu1977]

Insanely beautiful

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thanks a lot man!

[@lovelylily3258]

I'm about to be a Freshman in high school and filmmaking is my dream. This was absolutely well written with beautiful cinematography. I actually cried at the end haha. Best of luck to you, dude :) You're an inspiration.

[@mattshaffar7969]

Wow :) Thank you so much I truly appreciate the kind words. Best of luck to you as well, keep at it!

[@bowbow_70]

This was brilliantly put together! Hope you get it!

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much man! Appreciate it :)

[@tristinhoffman2057]

Wow. Are you sure this is a student application film? To me this is a professional short. LOVE your video... very polished and easy to relax and just watch. Great job.

[@yuxinpan9269]

This is so amazing i hope everything goes well for you

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much I appreciate it :)

[@MItchellZendaJohnson]

Loved the dog and the post it notes

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much dude!!

[@abbydalpe3758]

Can I just say that the ending actually brought tears to my eyes?

[@mattshaffar7969]

I am so glad you liked it! :)

[@hiimalexa]

Love these!

[@DominikGolab]

Beautiful

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you!!!

[@ottoroe]

This is so good omg T___T

[@childishgohmbino]

hey matt! this film is so so beautiful - good luck :")

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much Alyssa I really appreciate it!

[@sohyunlee6492]

great cinematographyy

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you so much!

[@ajkang4]

this is insanely good, good luck man!

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thank you for the kind words good luck to you as well!

[@mikezhang7228]

Good job dude, the dude in this video is pretty hot, too.

[@MMmm-bg9li]

Hey, Matt! This is absolutely stunning. Your cinematography is sublime!
I’m applying next year and have a few questions & it would me amazing if you could answer.
Is this an original music score and if not, how did you manage to use it? Did you just cite it?
And what equipment did you use? Your shots/camerawork were extraordinary.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@mattshaffar7969]

Hey Lana! Thank you so much. I had the help of a great cinematographer whose name is Omeed Farsoni. I also worked with Sam Pinkerton, a very talented musician, to create a longer version of one of her previous songs. So the music is not entirely original. To answer your second part, I just cited it by putting her name in the credits and in the description. Regarding the equipment, I used a Varicam 35 with Xeen Cine lenses. Thanks again, best of luck to you next year.

[@MMmm-bg9li]

Matt Shaffar thank you, this was extremely helpful.

[@amtsprings5]

I’m applying but I was wondering do you have to show yourself in the video? Or can it just be actors (like friends)? Great video by the way!

[@RyanSimmons]

Yeah im gonna be shocked if this alone doesnt get you acceptance letters.

[@mattshaffar7969]

Thanks bro and we'll see hahahah

[@RyanSimmons]

Matt Shaffar hahaha np

[@sarafantini9540]

Well was it accepted?

[@dhc9422]

How the crap did you not get accepted to USC. Doesn’t make any sense.

[@mattshaffar7969]

Who knows lol. Every college has a very particular decision process when it comes to the films.

[@JoshRomer]

what’d you cut out to fit within chapman’s time limit?

[@mattshaffar7969]

Hey Josh. I cut out the late to practice scene.

[@JoshRomer]

Matt Shaffar oh nice! i had planned to shoot an additional scene for mine, but luckily i didn’t get to it because i would’ve had to cut it for time anyways