Strategy
A multi-palette approach — each narrative thread will have its own emotional color signature, subtly interwoven so the audience feels the tonal shifts without losing the film’s unity.
Kingsley’s Story:
Aspiration, danger, transformation
Urban neons & earthy warmth Rich ambers for street life
Softer pastel tones in scenes of poetry and mentorship to signal hope.
Max’s Story:
Regret, isolation, fleeting glamour
Muted blues & desaturated golds • Cool shadows to reflect loneliness
warm highlights in flashbacks or moments of connection.
George’s Story:
Guilt, fragility, resilience
Soft greys & pale greens
Overcast tones to mirror emotional numbness
Gradual introduction of warmer midtones as healing begins.