Short Documentary Film
FIBERS
A woman's journey through her family's heirloom quilts and an exploration of whether legacy textile arts have a place in the modern world of consumer culture.
APPROACH
The director’s visual reference for Fibers was the 2017 film Phantom Thread. We developed a look that adapted its palette, warmth, and softness to the footage, with a natural, documentary feel.
Our focus was on keeping everything cohesive across formats, preserving flattering skin tones, and maintaining an overall tone that felt warm and inviting. The final scene was taken a little further into a golden-hour feel to support the film’s emotional close.
Look Development: Reference vs Grade
Directed and filmed by Andrew Coons
Edited by Melissa Coons
Shot on Canon C300 MkII, with a few drone and Sony shots
Edited in FCPX
Graded in DaVinci Resolve Studio via XML roundtrip
Recognition: Honorable Mention, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2025
Drone Shot: Original vs Graded