Crowdfunding since 2010

A short film about a depressed man, his suicidal psychiatrist and the unpredictable consequences of her methods.

In “Eclipse”, we are immersed in the lives of a severely depressed man and his psychiatrist with suicidal thoughts. As the two try to find a way to deal with their pain, the line between patient and therapist becomes blurred. This reveals the unforeseen consequences of her unusual method of treatment.
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Funding period
7/27/24 - 9/20/24
Realisation
October 2024
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City
Berlin
Category
Movie / Video
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What is this project all about?

“Eclipse” is a film that explores the complex aspects of mental health and the therapeutic relationship between patient and psychiatrist. At the center of the story is Victor, a man suffering from severe depression who seeks support from Ingrid, who after many years of practice seems to be struggling with suicidal thoughts herself. Their relationship develops into a deep bond that transcends conventional boundaries and leads to unexpected outcomes.

What is the project goal and who is the project for?

Our aim is to make visible the personal and often lonely journey through mental health problems, and to make it clear that everyone can find their own way to healing. We hope that our film can touch those who feel lost and alone in their search for help.

Why would you support this project?

We are deeply convinced that this story should be told and have invested our own money in the project. We are very grateful that our crew and cast are willing to work without pay, but we still need support to cover the costs of equipment, catering, locations and post-production. With your help we can also raise the budget to submit the film to film festivals and hopefully present it to a wide audience worldwide.

How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?

We will use the money for equipment rental, catering during the shooting days, travel expenses and locations. It will also go towards post-production, including color correction and sound, and will be used to submit the film to film festivals.

Who are the people behind the project?

Lea Maria Kruse - Director/Writer

She is a Berlin-based director who began her career in theater and film acting. Transitioning from acting to directing, she has established herself with a diverse portfolio that includes commercials, experimental films and documentaries. Her directorial debut, the short film 'SERVIR', has been screened at prestigious film festivals worldwide.

Hugo M. Sousa - Producer/Writer

He began his career producing commercial and experimental projects, but has a strong foundation in screenwriting. Recently he has dedicated himself to fiction films, founded a production company and co-wrote the short film “SERVIR” with director Lea Maria Kruse.

Casey Campbell - Kamera

Started in the lighting department on a number of feature films in the USA. After relocating to New York City, where he joined I.A.T.S.E., he worked on major motion picture productions and diverse television projects. In 2001, he moved to Berlin, where he began his journey as a cinematographer for commercials, music videos and feature films.

Fabio Otremba - Produzent

He started his career as a crew member and developed into a producer over the years. He now focuses on fiction films and founded his own production company to channel his passion for storytelling, having produced the short, "SERVIR".

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Affinity Productions
Hugo M. Sousa
Barbarossastr. 32A
10779 Berlin Deutschland
USt-IdNr.: DE353464006

9/10/24 - We would like to change the date in order to...

We would like to change the date in order to account for the amount days necessary to receive funding (21 days), so it can be used for the filming days in October.
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