This project is an ultra-realistic cinematic short video that celebrates the warmth, friendliness, and everyday beauty of old Damascus, Syria. It follows a shawarma cook as he slices the meat, prepares a sandwich, and hands it to a young girl, capturing the textures, smoke, and evening breeze of the bustling streets. The story is carefully storyboarded into 8 cinematic scenes, using AI-assisted imagery to bring nostalgia and life to each moment.

Project Highlights:

• Purpose: Showcase the charm and everyday life of Syrians, evoking nostalgia for those abroad.

• Subject: Shawarma cook preparing and serving a sandwich in old Damascus.

• Structure: 8 cinematic scenes planned with detailed storyboarding.

• AI Use: Images generated using Nano Banana, starting from a master shot and guiding the visual narrative.

• Cinematic Approach: Emphasis on movement, atmosphere, and storytelling; includes smoke, night breeze, and street textures.

• Style & Mood: Warm, cinematic, ultra-realistic aesthetics, combining traditional life with modern digital imagery.

• Reference: Based on a screenshot of the cook, with a transformed background representing old Damascus streets.