Middle of August

Columbia College Chicago Cinematography III Capstone, 2026 A woman reconnects with her ancestral past to ground herself amid the heat and pressure of her life.
Shot digitally over two days. Half studio, half on location.  Mixture of tungstens and LEDs.

Middle of August is in post production.

Credits
Director, Writer: Anoulak Blanchet
1st AD: Robert Celestine
Producer: Harry Danz IV
Production Manager: Emma-Jean Perry
BTS Photography: Isaac Barnett

Director of Photography: Anoulak Blanchet
Camera Operator: Gabriella Tortolero
1st AC: Veda Selin
2nd AC: Grace Hopp
DIT: David Moreno

Gaffer: Isabella M Balta
Key Grip: Emilio Barajas
BBE: Sage Katusin
BBG: Petra Espinosa, Louis Mellinand 
Dolly: Bryce Jeong
Grips: Diego Tellez, Jack Williams, 

Production Designer: Ella Garnes
Art Director: Angie Valdez
Set Decorator: Mars Noel, Myla Sexton
HMU: Aliyah Smith-Nash

Skye: Blessing Ouding
Willow: Tracy Williamson