Frame Mind - The ONLY THING that Tourists Complain about on the GILI Island

Project Overview

This project is part of FrameMind, a long‑form YouTube documentary series created by Quiro & Jenna. The series documents our journey while travelling and working across Asia, focusing on mindset, creativity and intentional living rather than traditional travel contentiamquiro.com. This episode captures our first stop in the Indonesian Gili Islands.

Project Intent

This film is not a destination guide or promotional travel videoiamquiro.com. The intention was to:

• Notice, rather than consume, the island and its peopleiamquiro.com.

• Be transparent about the ups and downs of travel (including getting sick).

• Highlight the rhythms of everyday life—the call to prayer, fishermen and shopkeepers, shared meals and conversations—rather than just “highlights.”

• Respect the culture and show that slowing down leads to deeper connections and learningiamquiro.com.

Creative Direction

• Documentary‑first approach with natural light and real momentsiamquiro.com.

• Handheld cinematography with minimal gear to stay nimbleiamquiro.com.

• Sound design built around the island’s textures—waves, prayer, roosters, motorbikes—to support the emotion rather than distractiamquiro.com.

• Editing that prioritises feeling and flow over fast cuts or spectacleiamquiro.com.

Production

• Filmed on location in the Gili Islands during our first days in Indonesiaiamquiro.com.

• Shot across daily life—local markets, prayer times, working beaches, bike rides and quiet afternoons.

• All footage reflects real experiences; there were no scripted scenesiamquiro.com.

Post‑Production

• Narrative‑driven edit built from observation and candid conversationiamquiro.com.

• Emphasis on pacing, pauses and sound textureiamquiro.com.

• Music and colour grading used subtly to maintain a grounded and honest feeliamquiro.com.

Outcome

The video serves as a foundation piece for the FrameMind series, showing our approach to storytellingiamquiro.com. It invites viewers—and potential collaborators—to think about travel with more respect and consciousness.

Learnings

• Slowing down creates stronger, more authentic storiesiamquiro.com.

• Sound design is as important as visuals when capturing a placeiamquiro.com.

• Discomfort (like getting sick) can be a teacher if we listen.

• What some call noise—such as a call to prayer—is a meaningful part of daily life, and respecting it opens doors to deeper understanding.