why her? - short film

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT | A SHORT FILM BY ANN AARAT

This psychological drama short film - why her? - marks Ann's first attempt at filmmaking, and it’s a deeply personal project rooted in her passion for music. What makes this project unique is the creative process she chose — instead of building a narrative first, she began by composing the theme score, allowing the music to guide and inspire the story that unfolded.

It was a challenging and time-consuming approach, but one that proved incredibly rewarding. As someone who has always expressed emotions most naturally through sound, this experience reaffirmed for her how powerful music can be in shaping visual storytelling. Through this film, she was able to explore the profound connection between sound and emotion, and how a score can elevate and transform the impact of a narrative, reaching audiences on a much deeper, more visceral level.

This project isn’t just a film — it’s an experiment in letting music lead the story, and a reflection on how sound design and composition can be the heart of cinematic storytelling.

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This is a huge milestone for Ann and her journey as a sound designer & the director of the visual world she wants to create!

TRAILER OUT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 20th