About The Film
(NINA)Written & Directed by Ruxandra Ghitescu
Duration: 16:00
Synopsis
Planning the weekend over the phone can bring up little dramas that you didn't even know existed in your life. Between mixed up feelings and uncertainties, closed up in her safe little home, Nina will discover that more can affect her than merely the little dwarf who often breaks cups.
Cast
Nina: Andreea Gramosteanu
Crew
Director of Photography: Max Lemnij
1st Assistant Director: Gabi Petre
Focus Puller: Lura
Gaffer : Marian Grigore
Key Grip: Alin Rabdan
Scenographer: Adi Cristea
Sound: Sorin
Boom Operator: Ionut
Music
Butterflies in my Stomach - "Magic Store"
BADA - "Something to Believe"
Chris Farlowe - "Out of Time"
CCOO - "Dragon de Beurre"
Butterflies in my Stomach - "Another You"
The Amsterdams - "Lights out"
Butterflies in my Stomach - "Clipe netrăite"
Special Thanks
Razvan Rusu, Augustin, Viktor & Fifi, Mirela Muresan
(SISTERS)Written & Directed by Gabriel Shalom
Duration: 15:26
Synopsis
An intimate glimpse into a typical evening's melodrama at an American sorority house. With only a few hours until they are off to Ibiza for their Spring Break vacation, Cassandra, Jill and Jenna can't seem to pack their suitcases and stay under the airline weight limit; thirty-two pounds just isn't enough! When the girls suspect a mathematical failure in their conversion from kilos to pounds, a clever call placed by their sorority sister Courtney confirms the true number. Pleased that her bags are packed and eager to celebrate, Cassandra breaks out the ecstasy and the girls go wild!
Cast
Cassandra: April Sigman
Courtney: Amanda Lippert
Jill: Laura Hunter
Jenna: Alison Crouse
Crew
Director of Photography: Gabriel Shalom
1st Assistant Director: Jimmy Cooney
2nd Assistant Director / Production Designer: Patrizia Kommerell
Production Sound Mixer: Sean Cooney
Boom Operator: Jimmy Cooney
Rerecording Mixer: Cory Choy
Postproduction Sound Recordist: Elmar Farchmin
Still Photographer: Amr Mounib
Location Scout: Michael Shalom
NYC Casting Director: Cameron Bossert
Casting Advisor: David Bellarosa
Makeup Artist: Amanda Lippert
Production Assistants: Charley Clark, Jocelin Shalom, Elisa Walton
Voice of Stephan: Sam Wilson
Catering & Accomodations: Michael Shalom
Music licensed courtesy of Anthemaniac Records
Additional Producers
Gabriel Shalom
Michael Shalom
Associate Producers
Ivan & Sandra Halfond
James Francis Cooney IV
Special Thanks
Pati, Dad & Heidi, Mom & Mike, Virginia Film Office, Jason Wilson, Katie Norbury, Kristen Hartley, Andreas Köhler, Martin Lorenz, Ian Samuels, King Cow, Silver Sound
(ON THE WAY TO HENRIKE)Written & Directed by Marco Kugel
Duration: 3:28
Synopsis
An elderly couple is on the way to visit their daughter down south. En route they take a break at some old friends' place. The precious moment of being together reveals a different perspective on their time and being.
Cast
Maria: Sieglinde Sauter
Robert: Kurt Meyer
Elisabeth: Dietlinde Ade
Peter: Erhard Hottenroth
Crew
Sound: Julius Schall
Sound Mixing: Bastian Epple
Editing: Nils Menrad
Color Correction: Justin Koch
Camera: Marco Kugel
Special Thanks
Familie Overbeck, Jochen Wietershofer
(5 BOYS AT THE AGE OF 18)Written & Directed by Martin Lorenz
Duration: 31:25
Synopsis
Five boys spend their holidays at a campsite in Spain. They are all eighteen years old and the main subjects of their trip are alcohol, the beach and girls – in every possible combination of these three elements. But one of them, Philip, does not like to go on like this. He provokes the group by his exposed reluctance. Oliver feels some need to react and tries, without having any strategy, to help Philip get out of his passive-aggressive mood. The dynamic between the two boys reveals the vagueness of the group and their apparently solid friendship.
Cast
Oliver: Jakob Bieber
Leone: Anselm Wagner
Philip: Fabian Görres
Sandra: Sandra Schreiber
Melanie: Allyn Hälker
Andi: Robert Bunzel
Stefan: David Pakzad
Crew
Camera: Simon Quack
Sound: Marco Kugel
Sound Mixing: Elmar Farchmin
Color Correction: Simon Quack
Additional Producers
Martin Lorenz
(SITUATION #23)Written & Directed by Melissa de Raaf
Duration: 4:37
Synopsis
A young female is abroad, her fellow traveler has left her, she finds herself with a stranger. She gropes for understanding and seeks a charger.
Cast
Goedele Lousbergh
Daniel Iancu
Crew
Camera/Sound Design: Gabriel Shalom
Sound Recording: Andrei Dascalescu
Boom Operator: Alexandru Lungu
Set Decorator/Make-up Artist: Malina Ionescu
Best Boy: Radu Roseti
Set Photography: Patrizia Kommerell
Additional Producers
HiFilm Productions, Romania
Special Thanks
Calin & Ana, Ada Solomon
(GREETINGS FROM JAN & MONA)Written & Directed by Julius Schall
Duration: 17:22
Synopsis
Palm trees, beach, turquoise sea – and a love in its death throes.
A couple's retreat becomes more and more like a prison.
A moment in the mechanism of an unhappy relationship.
Cast
Mona: Katrin Westphal
Jan: Christian Stock
Crew
Camera: Simon Quack
Sound Recording: Justin Koch
Sound Design: Matthias Budde
(MARIE)Written & Directed by Jakob Reinhart
Duration: 6:59
Synopsis
Marie's parents seem like strangers to her after she's spent two weeks at summer camp.
Cast
Marie Ranger
Yvonne Johna
Herbert Schäfer
Crew
Camera: Simon Quack
Sound: Boris Burghardt
Special Thanks
Anja und Tanja Ranger
Frank Neckel
Thorsten Schlachter
Bettina Wahl
(ANNA WAS IN NICE)Written & Directed by Annekatrin Meyers
Duration: 19:21
Synopsis
Anna returns from her trip to France. Full of great memories, she wants to share her experiences with her best friend Kathrin. She plans a "French evening" at her place. Shortly before their date, Kathrin tells Anna on the phone that she has already changed plans.
Cast
Anna: Leni Wesselmann
Kathrin: Mia-Florentine Weiß
Philipp: Simon Quack
Katja: Katja Götz
Michael: Christian Hinrichs
Photo Salesperson: Joe Rißman
Clerk in the Supermarket: Markus Vogel
Crew
Camera: Marco Kugel
Sound: Matthias Budde, Tom Förderer, Simon Quack
Set Design: Karolina Serafin, Tina Gerken, Neele Schumacher
Assistant Director: Justin Koch
Key Grip: Philipp Diettrich, Julius Schall, Perig Guinamant
Hair/Makeup: Christiane Wagner
Sound Design: Matthias Budde
Edited by: Sandra Ließmann, Annekatrin Meyers
SFX: Tobias Lawrenz
Production Management: Patrice Feifarek
Catering: Manuel Kolip, Benedikt Dichgans
Music by cc*oo, Albertine Sarges, Soul Glow, Tiger's Club
Special Thanks
Familie Meyers, Angelika Einhaus, Joe Rissmann, Martin Reitmaier, Hans-Peter Russwurm, Nico Hain, Boris Burkhardt, Martin Lorenz, Kat4ja Miklitz, Mia-Florentine Weiß, Thomas Staats, Jürgen Basler, Justin Koch, Simon Quack, Matthias Klein, Armin Purkrabek, Cornelius Stiegeler, Cécile Noël, Orest Skakun, Didi Danquart, Scheck-in Center Mendelssohnplatz, Queens Hotel Karlsruhe, Brauerei Höpfner, Kai's Pizza, La Baguette Karlsruhe
(NETWORKING FRIDAY)Written & Directed by Razvan Radulescu & Melissa de Raaf
Duration: 24:08
Synopsis
Alexandru will spend the weekend alone, trying to repair a broken pipe in Cristina's house, because Cristina is attending a networking Friday session organized by her employer. Would he be happier if she stays home too?
Cast
Cristina: Adina Lucaciu
Alexandru: Mircea Drimbareanu
Mr. Costache: Petre Pletosu
Sales Woman: Tanta Florea
Taxi driver: Adrian Pavelescu
Crew
Director of Photography: Martin Lorenz
1st Assistant Director: Cristina Iliescu
Editor: Catalin Cristutiu
Production Sound Mixer: Andrei Dascalescu
Rerecording Mixer / Sound Design: Gabriel Shalom
Set & Costumes: Malina Ionescu
Camera Assistant: Titi Gavrila
Hair and Makeup Artist: Maria Trifu
Set Photographer: Adrian Bulboaca
Props: Marian Parvu
Unit Production Manager: Yvonne Irimescu
Locations Manager: Adrian Pavelescu
Office Manager: Cristina Ivan
Catering: Bogdan Pribeagu
Equipment: Videolink
Additional Producers
Ada Solomon
Special Thanks
Adriana Racasan