Way of Warrior
A gritty MMA short film about two fighters chasing glory while wrestling with their demons.
Way of War plunges into the brutal world of mixed martial arts, following Don and Danny—two underdogs fighting to escape their pasts and prove themselves inside the cage. As their bodies break and bonds form, they confront not only fierce opponents but also the shadows of addiction, grief, and sacrifice. Shot with kinetic handheld cinematography and poetic realism, this short is a proof of concept for a larger narrative series.
Year
2025
Client
Osi
Scope
Full Production + Creative Direction + Cinematography
A mix of kinetic, handheld cinematography for immersive fight scenes and composed, poetic visuals for introspective moments. The handheld camera throws the audience into the ring — chaotic, breathless, raw. In contrast, the stillness outside the cage slows time, allowing us to sit with the characters’ emotional weight.
The contrast reflects the inner battle beneath the surface — rage vs. restraint, chaos vs. control, instinct vs. intention.
