Project Type: Student Production (Thesis Project)
Expected Duration: 20-30 minutes
Genre: Surrealist Short Film
Language: English

Logline - On the eve of his 21st birthday, Isola is thrown into a surreal adventure. Faced with a final reunion with his childhood friend, a strange circus clown and a birthday party that seemingly never ends, she is confronted by the quiet horrors of becoming an adult who has forgotten how to dream.

Note – This is a graduation project to finish off the Film Production Bachelor's at SAE Institute in Amsterdam. It focuses on the strange stage between childhood and adulthood, and explores the fear of growing up, nostalgia for a long-gone past and the harshness of conformity in the adult world.

Visual References:
Strawberry Mansion (Audley & Birney, 2021)
Big Fish (Burton, 2003)
Coraline (Burton, 2009)
Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (‘Time Episode)
Hopper’s Lighting Style

Textual References:
The Metamorphosis (Kafka, 1915)
The Little Prince (de Saint-Exupéry, 1943)

Style References:
Italian Commedia dell’Arte
Puppetry
Theatre conventions


Filming Location:
Amsterdam (SAE Institute)

What do we offer?
The budget for this production is limited, and thus, no financial compensation is offered. Catering on the days of production is provided.

The film will be sent out to festivals, depending on the final quality of the project.

Type
studentenproductie

Location
Amsterdam

Description
Description of Roles:
We are looking to fill 2 roles for this project. If you don’t think you fit the qualifications, feel free to reach out letting us know, and if needed, we can make adjustments (incl. dates).

Moongirl (Supporting Role):
Age: 20-28
Build: Not Specified
Visual Characteristics: Must have a young-looking face
Shooting Date: Wednesday, 10th December

Description:
Moongirl is the alter ego of Isola (lead role), who never grew up. Stuck in her own little universe (Moonfield), she is the embodiment of the innocence and naivety of childhood. She shares a bittersweet scene with Isola, where she confronts Isola about her loss of ambition. Heavily inspired by The Little Prince, this character represents the inner child, who suffers when forgotten.


The Old Clown (Supporting Role):
Age: 40-50
Build: Not Specified
Visual Characteristics: Facial hair preferred
Shooting Date: Wednesda,y 3rd December

Description:
The Old Clown acts as Isola’s mentor. Always having had a passion for the circus, Isola (main character) encounters her ‘idol’ backstage at the theatre. The Old Clown shatters her dreams through a monologue revealing his inner misery. This character represents all those who were ‘consumed’ by the negative aspects of the industry and ended up conforming to their own demise.

Language requirements
English

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