Title: PERFECTIONISM
Format: Independent narrative short film
Genre: Psychological drama / Dark comedy
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Shoot dates: Mid-December 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Language: English

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Perfectionism is an independent short film exploring the pressures of self-optimization, comparison, and the paralyzing fear of never being good enough.

Through a darkly humorous yet melancholic lens, the film follows a man trapped in a cycle of digital consumption, self-improvement rhetoric, and growing dissatisfaction with his own life. An unexpected encounter forces him to confront the widening gap between the person he is and the person he believes he should be.

The film takes a visually driven, atmospheric approach to storytelling, blending moments of absurdity with an intimate exploration of insecurity and self-worth.

What we offer
This is a small-scale, independent passion project with a limited budget, brought to life by a team of emerging filmmakers and creatives.

A collaborative and creatively driven set where everyone's contribution is valued.

A modest fee, depending on the final production budget, with compensation discussed transparently in advance.

Meals and refreshments provided on set.

Screen credit and footage for your acting showreel.

The opportunity to collaborate with an emerging creative team and contribute to a character-driven short film intended for festival submissions.

Type
Student production

Location
Brussels

Description
Eddie is your quintessential California stoner-skater dude. Laid-back, carefree, and a little oblivious, he moves through life with an almost comical sense of ease.

He's the kind of guy who calls everyone "man" or "dude," speaks in a relaxed, drawn-out Californian drawl, and never seems particularly bothered by anything.

There's something endearingly ridiculous about him. He's not necessarily stupid, just operating on an entirely different wavelength from everyone else. Unintentionally funny, effortlessly casual, and completely unaware of how absurd he can be.

Character reference: Brad Pitt as Chad Feldheimer in Burn After Reading (2008).

Period
shooting in Brussels in mid-December 2026. (before the holidays)

Spoken / language requirements
English (American/International/British)

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