Asphyxia
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In 2008, I wrote the screenplay Asphyxia. At the time it was a fictional story, but 6years later, through a stroke of fate, the story is closer to reality as intended! The loss of a very close person through depression is the occasion to realize this project!
Funding period
9/22/14 -
11/10/14
Realisation
October
Minimum amount (Start level): €
5,000 €
City
Berlin
Category
Movie / Video
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What is this project all about?
It doesn’t matter whether it’s with your family, friends, or acquaintances, everyone comes in contact with the subject of depression. Sadly it’s too often dismissed as a terse demeanour. Thus when one loses someone to depression, we often see the reality too late.
We all live with one another, whether family, friends or acquaintances. We help each other and support the ones we love without asking questions. We give attention, devotion and love without being asked, and give love without a doubt. We live with someone at our side, give and take and go our way together. The bond grows, and one feels secure. No one thinks that it could possibly end. Suddenly, brutally and without warning the person at your side is no longer there, because they have succumbed to the illness that is depression.
At this point begins Asphyxia. In the film we accompany a woman as she processes the painful loss of her boyfriend, to the point at which she is able to make a clear statement not to sink into depression herself, but to continue to live her life for herself and the memory of her boyfriend.
What is the project goal and who is the project for?
We want to reach you!
To all who want to contribute to the emergence of an exciting film.
The finished film will be shown nationally and internationally at film festivals. We plan to reach festivals like the German Short Film Award, the Max Ophüls Prize, Premiers Plans (France), the Berlin International Film Festival, etc.
It is intended to be a collaboration with Arte and 3Sat.
Why would you support this project?
Sooner or later most of us will suffer the death of someone we love, someone who was very important to us. Then we all feel different and we all cope in different ways.
You can feel simplystunned and helpless, as though you can’t believe it has actually happened. In the face of loss things start to appear small and insignificant.
Some start to grieve, but they get stuck. The sense of shock and disbelief just goes on and on.Depressions, anxiety and fear may seem omnipresent, if you don’t try to let go.
Asphyxia is a story about bereavement. This film is touching and for anyone who has been bereaved, their family and friends, and anyone else who wants an inspiration for how to let go.
Asphyxia is also dedicatedto all who have gone from us – we will always remember them.
That is why I ask you to support me and this project.
How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?
The actors and crew have waived their fees.
However, in order to be able to produce a high quality Asphyxia various costs are still incurred. This is where your money comes into play. Your money will be 100% used for the production of the film.
- Equipment (a large and important part of the project and will consume the most money, as a whole dwelling must be equipped)
- Camera + Equiment
- Sound Equipment
- Lights
- Equipment Transport
- Costumes
The production of a no-budget project needs good provisions during shooting, otherwise the mood quickly turns sour.
Should more money be donated than we require, we will invest this in the marketing of the film.
Who are the people behind the project?
Simone Geissler (cast, producer, story-book), Mike Hoffmann (cast) Pol Ponsarnau (Director), Bet Rourich (director of photography), Maik Schuntermann of Picturis production (co-producer)
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E-Mail [email protected]
5/22/16 - We are very proud. Asphyxia will celebrate...
We are very proud.
Asphyxia will celebrate the world premiere in Nevada by the High Desert International Film Festival (May 26 - 29).
If you are around L.A., Asphyxia will showing on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
www.facebook.com/highdesertiff/
http://www.hdiff.net
7/10/15 - We hope our supporter got his rewards. The...
We hope our supporter got his rewards. The rewards, "premiere tickets," will follow a.s.a.p.
We are still working on the cut, but we will complete it very soon.
4/23/15 - Der Film liegt noch im Schnitt und formt sich...
Der Film liegt noch im Schnitt und formt sich stetig.
Auch die ersten Musikideen formen sich!!
Bis Asphyxia ganz fertig ist, folgt uns gern weiter über Facebook!
4/23/15 - Der Film liegt noch im Schnitt und formt sich...
Der Film liegt noch im Schnitt und formt sich stetig.
Auch die ersten Musikideen formen sich!!
Bis Asphyxia ganz fertig ist, folgt uns gern weiter über Facebook!
3/18/15 - Heute vor einer Woche haben wir abgedreht und...
Heute vor einer Woche haben wir abgedreht und nun geht es weiter. Asphyxia liegt nun im Schnitt und wir basteln an den Dankeschöns. =)
Es bleibt aufregend.
1/13/15 - Im Januar gibt es noch eine Entscheidung von...
Im Januar gibt es noch eine Entscheidung von einem Sponsor, ob er Asphyxia unterstützt. Drück uns die Daumen.
Ab dieser Woche werdet ihr wieder öfters von Asphyxia und dem Stand der Dinge hören.
There's still a decision coming this month from a potential sponsor. Fingers crossed.
From this week on, you will get more information about Asphyxia.
12/13/14 - Gestern gab es die erste Besichtigung des 2....
Gestern gab es die erste Besichtigung des 2. und wichtigsten Drehort!
Noch ist die Tinte nicht getrocknet. Sobald sie es ist können wir einen weiteren großartigen Sponser bekannt geben!!!
:)
We have had a view of shooting locatin yesterday. The main shooting location!
The ink is still not dry, but as soon as possible we would introduce our new sponsor!
:)
12/10/14 - Ich freue mich, dass ich in einem Interview...
Ich freue mich, dass ich in einem Interview im Valeur Magazin schon über Asphyxia erzählen durft!
http://www.valeurmagazine.com/issues/valeur18/valeur18.html#46
Viel Spaß beim Lesen!
I'm happy. I could to talk about Asphyxia in VALEUR MAGAZIN
http://www.valeurmagazine.com/issues/valeur18/valeur18.html#46
Enjoy!
11/25/14 - Ihr Lieben, dass Projekt nimmt eine...
Ihr Lieben,
dass Projekt nimmt eine ordentliche Größe an und allein schaffe ich das nicht mehr. Somit habe ich mir die wunderbar Lisa Roling und den tollen Thomas Loos mit ins Boot geholt. Beide sind schon seit 2-3Wochen als Producer für das Projekt aktiv und leisten großartiges.
11/20/14 - Ihr Lieben, dank euch geht es jetzt wirklich...
Ihr Lieben,
dank euch geht es jetzt wirklich los!
Wir sind kräftig am planen und der Drehzeitraum steht, am 30.1.2015 fällt die erste Klappe.
Whoop! Whoop!
11/6/14 - Wir freuen uns verkünden zu dürfen, dass die...
Wir freuen uns verkünden zu dürfen, dass die deutsche Depressionsliga Partner von Asphyxia geworden ist.
Denis (co-founder of Startnext)
