Private Project

Give Me Beauty

Darren comes to Tokyo to attend his best friend's funeral but gets mysteriously drugged and misses out, losing trust with the people he came with. With the help of a local woman, he attempts to piece things back together, the night before as well as himself.

  • Steven LeFever
    Director
    Gaikokujin
  • Taylor Harris
    Director
  • Taylor Harris
    Writer
  • Steven LeFever
    Writer
    Gaikokujin
  • Taylor Harris
    Producer
    PSICODELIC by Sunni Colón
  • Steven LeFever
    Producer
    Gaikokujin
  • Ian Randolph
    Producer
    Background Music
  • Ian Randolph
    Key Cast
    "Darren"
    Background Music
  • Tomoko Hayakawa
    Key Cast
    "Tomo"
    Kamen Rider Amazons
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    47 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED EPIC digital camera
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Steven LeFever, Taylor Harris

Steven LeFever was born in Guam and moved to California at 19 for college. He went to California State University, Long Beach and studied acting and communications. He got into filmmaking after he graduated when he moved to Japan and began a YouTube series called Tasty English. This is when he learned multiple facets of film, including producing, camera, sound, editing, and ultimately, directing. His first short film, the award-winning "Håyi Gaitano Este: or What Does God Smell Like", was an homage to his home, having been shot on Guam and focusing on socio-political issues the island struggles with today. Gaikokujin, his second short film, shows a day in the life of a foreigner in Tokyo, and essentially how all foreigners are connected. His two majors have helped him become a director: with acting, he understands the process an actor goes through to achieve the mood for a given scene, while communications helps him share his vision clearly so that everyone, cast and crew, is on the same page working towards the same goal. His passion for filmmaking continues to grow on every project he is a part of, whether in front or behind the camera.

Growing up in Southern California, Taylor Harris has gathered an immense passion for filmmaking and the art of cinematography. A commercial and narrative cinematographer himself within the automotive world, he uses his extensive background to push the limits of what is possible — having nearly a decade of production experience combined with a vast knowledge of camera tech. Taylor has worked with automotive companies such as MotorTrend, Discovery, Mind Over Eye, Porsche, Mclaren, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, KIA, and Toyota. He is also a gimbal operator that specializes in AntigravityCam, remote heads, Black Arm, Ronin 2, Movi Pro, and drone camera operation.

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Director Statement

Steven LeFever - "As a director, I strive to be a good host on set so that every single person feels comfortable and open enough to align themselves with the vision we are going for."