STILL HERE
PROJECT
Still Here
DIRECTOR
Sevag Chahinian
TYPE
Narrative
PRACTICES
Pre-Production • Live-Action Production • Post-Production & Finishing
STILL HERE
The Loop We Create
Still Here is a psychological short written and directed by Sevag Chahinian, created as a visual metaphor for the feeling of being stuck in life. It captures the quiet tension that comes from repetition, the weight of familiarity, and the moment when awareness becomes uncomfortable.The story unfolds through cycles that seem ordinary at first but begin to fold in on themselves. Each turn brings subtle shifts, revealing how the smallest moments can trap us in patterns we no longer recognize. It is a study of fear through stillness, and the gradual realization that escape often requires facing what is unseen.Repetition
Through every return, something began to surface.4
INT. STAIRWELL - CONTINUOUS
Ethan freezes. It’s identical. Same floor number. Same flickering light. Same hum.
ETHAN
(under his breath) What the hell…
He steadies his breath and climbs again.
Built from Constraint
The film was shaped by limitation. Its purpose was to create something emotionally resonant while remaining simple in form and execution. The concept and production approach were born from necessity, yet those very boundaries became the structure that defined its language.With a single location, few characters, and minimal dialogue, every choice carried intention. The rhythm of repetition guided each decision, allowing subtle differences to speak louder than words. Natural light and quiet pacing shaped the tone, while the FUJI EBC lenses introduced a softness that echoed the film’s introspective nature.Simplicity became the point of view. What could not be expanded in scale was deepened in emotion, finding meaning in what remained still.Constraint
Same space, different worldsMoments Between Motion
Each moment was constructed with patience and restraint. The team focused on what was essential, letting silence, space, and rhythm carry the emotion that dialogue might otherwise express. Through repetition and observation, the film found its pulse — a gradual unfolding through stillness.The process reflected the story itself: discovery through repetition, awareness through quiet, and connection through control. Every choice became a conversation between intention and accident, precision and surrender.
After the Silence
Still Here stands as a meditation on awareness and the creative potential of limitation. It reveals how stillness can become movement, and how simplicity can hold more weight than complexity ever could.