Merrell presents Akuna, a documentary-style project produced by Stept Studios. The narrative unfolds through a series of atmospheric vignettes, transitioning from a lone figure in a reflective river at dusk to intimate, indoor domestic settings.
Technically, the project leans into a cinematic visual language characterized by desaturated color grading. Atmospheric lighting and clinical medical imagery, including X-ray scans, define the project's tone through a live-action technique.
