Project Title: Refuge of Sorrows
Genre: Drama
Length: 15 minutes
Languages: Russian, Dutch, English
Company: Taboo
Budget: €25,000
Planned Production: Summer 2026, Rotterdam
Current stage: Pre-production


Logline:
Stuck at the asylum system, a gay refugee faces a choice between deprivation and a well-fed life as an illegal sex worker. Choosing abundance, he accidentally become the reason for his close trangender friend's death.
This film is a reflection on the personal motives and social causes of refugees sex work and the price that sometimes has to be paid.

What do we offer?
* Fair fee in line with the confirmed budget.
* Working with a professional trained director who has made six short films and has experience in television and advertising.
* Creative partnership on a bold, socially relevant film with strong festival potential.
* An inclusive, respectful work environment, open dialogue, and shared authorship spirit.
* Possibility of long-term collaboration on upcoming feature-length projects by the director.

Type
professionele productie

Location
Rotterdam

Description
We are seeking a trained experienced cinematographer to work on the short film and further collaboration.

Job requirements / profile
* A Master's degree in cinematography.
* Proven experience producing short or feature fiction films.
* Speaks English.
* Based in the Netherlands.
* Passion towards arthouse films.
* LGBTQIA+ friendly and supportive of provocative sharp storytelling.
* Liberal or moderate political views aligned with the film’s humanistic themes.

Language requirements
English

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