SUSPIRIUM

"Suspirium" - Latin: deep breath, breathlessness, breath

Plagued by severe asthma and armed only with an inhaler, a stressed office clerk tries to fend off a monster that only he can see.

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Funding period

20.06.23 - 27.07.23

Realisation

Februar 23 bis September 23

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Minimum amount (Start level): 3,000 €

The entire amount of money will be allocated 100% towards our film.

City

Berlin

What is this project all about?

The stressed office clerk James is plagued in all aspects of life by the sadistic monster Sinister, whom he can only moderately keep in check with the help of his inhaler. A date with the composed production manager Ridley makes him reflect on his handling of Sinister and opens up new perspectives for him. Because Ridley also has a secret.

"SUSPIRIUM" draws attention to a topic and its treatment options that are often only superficially considered in societ… Mehr anzeigen

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

The main goal of SUSPIRIUM is to create awareness for the topic of "severe asthma." However, we have also set high audiovisual goals that will give life to the film.

Audiovisual Goals
Not only do our monsters, Sinister and Dexter, aim to evoke memories of '80s creature features with their design and the use of practical effects, but the entire look of SUSPIRIUM will do so as well. We will employ cameras that have already established themselves in the realm o… Mehr anzeigen

Why would you support this project?

Asthma
Breathing difficulties, coughing, chest tightness, and asthma attacks - these are the symptoms of asthma. These can severely impact the quality of life for those affected, especially in cases of severe asthma, and often lead to difficulties in the workplace, as they can significantly impair concentration and productivity. This condition can also have emotional effects, such as anxiety, frustration, and depression.
SUSPIRUM provides an entertaining lo… Mehr anzeigen

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

A part of the film has fortunately already been financed. The concept behind the screenplay won a contest and is thus supported by AstraZeneca. The company provides the basic funding of €10,000 to kickstart the production of SUSPIRIUM, covering the costs of the film premiere and the documentary showcasing the making of the final film.

We want to be transparent at this point: the entire €10,000 will be allocated to the creature design of the monsters, which … Mehr anzeigen

Who are the people behind the project?

The Crew

Creature Design
Christoph Kunzmann, also known as Chris Creatures, has been creating creatures, characters, and monsters for film and television since 1989. Using animatronics, puppets, models, and costumes, he brings characters like "Bernd das Brot" to life. He has also worked on international productions such as "Aeon Flux."

Music
Rémi Gallego is a multi-award-winning music producer from France, internationally known for his electro-metal hybrid pro… Mehr anzeigen

Die Crew

Theresa Bauer

What are the sustainable development goals of this project?

Primary sustainable development goal

Health

Why does this project contribute to this goal?

The collaboration with the Pneumological Care Research Association, the Austrian Lung Union, and AstraZeneca forms the foundation of our film, and we are grateful for their medical guidance and support in raising awareness about severe asthma. Additionally, we are being supported by Greenigma, a sustainability consultancy for film and culture, to produce the film in an environmentally friendly manner.

This project also pays toward those goals

Sustainable consumption

Cooperations

Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT

Die BHT biedas Bachelorstudium “Screen Based Media” an welches sich als breit aufgestelltes Basisstudium in den Bereichen der Konzeption, Produktion und Technologie der professionell produzierten audiovisuellen Medien verschiedener Formate versteht.