In The Balance || Short Film
In the Balance is a three-minute, non-dialogue short film that follows Shamar, a young adult whose day takes an unexpected turn when his girlfriend reveals that she has missed her period.
Overwhelmed by the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy, Shamar experiences a whirlwind of emotions, ranging from shock and disbelief to anxiety and uncertainty. Determined to find answers, he purchases a pregnancy test and brings it to his girlfriend's house, where the two anxiously await the results.
As the tension builds, Shamar is forced to confront the possibility of a life-changing responsibility. However, when the test unexpectedly returns a negative result, both characters are overcome with surprise and relief.
Told entirely through visual storytelling, facial expressions, body language and sound design, In the Balance explores the emotional uncertainty surrounding an unexpected pregnancy scare. The film highlights how quickly the possibility of a single event can change one's perspective on life, even when that event never comes to pass.