[T]OXYGEN - A Dystopian Science Fiction Short Film | A dystopian world. People receive oxygen as a salary. For Gahl, a fight for survival begins when his oxygen supply is stolen.

A dystopian world. People receive oxygen as a salary. For Gahl, a fight for survival begins when his oxygen supply is stolen.

The earth lies waste, clean air no longer exists. Dense smog darkens the sky. Everyday life is determined by wearing a breathing mask, as well as a heavy oxygen tank. People work in factories to be paid with oxygen. This is also the case for Gahl. Since his father has been confined to a wheelchair since an accident at work, he has to help care for him. When his oxygen is stolen, he must decide how far he would go to save himself and his father.

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Funding period

5/7/23 - 7/27/23

Realisation

August 2023 until March 2024

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Minimum amount (Start level): 5,000 €

We need the money for props, costumes and set construction as well as for catering for the team and for the loan of film equipment.

City

Saarbrücken

What is this project all about?

In the world of [T]OXYGEN, you need breathing masks and an oxygen tank to survive. The people have to earn the oxygen first by hard work in the factories as a wage. Of course, this raises the question of whether humanity and morality have a place in such a daily struggle for survival. This is exactly what we want to find out with the implementation of [T]OXYGEN.

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

The goal is to immerse cineastes with a love of the dystopian in a dense, gloomy but equally fascinating atmosphere. In the style of films like Metropolis, Dark City and Blade Runner.

Why would you support this project?

The film is only possible through your support. Whether financially or just by sharing the campaign, you help us to realize our film.

[T]OXYGEN takes current issues of environmental and air pollution and exaggerates them into a dystopian film scenario.

Inspired by the architecture of theWeltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte, we create an independent visual language in which futuristic elements merge with the aesthetics of industrialization. With our previous resources, we were already able to create a set, as well as first prototypes and props, which were used for the teaser.

In order to tell the story in full length and this unique atmosphere, we rely on your support.

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

- Basic supplies for the team (travel, catering, accommodation)
- Rent for technical equipment, transport vehicles, etc.
- Production of the required props
- Production of the outfits
- Postproduction, visual effects

With 10,000 € we are able to tell the story visually, as well as make the props needed for it.

From 15,000 € we can realize the film in full, without having to cut back. More elaborate scenes can now be shot in full.

[T]OXYGEN is a project of the heart. Our entire cast and crew work for free. Nevertheless, we generate a gigantic mountain of costs during the shooting.

The most important point here is the supply of the team. This includes accommodation, catering, travel and fuel expenses over the 14 days of filming.

The second important point concerns the technical equipment. We have access to most of the technical equipment through the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar, as well as through our co-producer Spektrum Film Hessen UG, but we will not be able to avoid borrowing external film equipment and transport vehicles.

We will also need budget for visual effects in post-production.

Who are the people behind the project?

John Never [director, screenplay, music]
Media Art & Design Student at the University of Fine Arts Saar,
trained media designer (digital / print) and active as a musician in band and solo projects.

Sabrina Döpp [co-direction]

Patrick Müller [Production]

Martin Lambrecht [production design, executive producer]

Vincent Schulist [Director of Picture]

Sabrina Kiefer [1st Assistant Director]

And many more!

[T]OXYGEN - Das Filmteam