About the film
The film is about Mihhail, an alcoholic who makes a living by collecting bottles. One day, as part of a political campaign, eco activists empty all the trash cans of bottles, taking away from Mihhail the opportunity to earn the money to buy a bottle of vodka.
Who are we
We are third-year students from the Tallinn University BFM. Our team includes people from different countries and with different values, but we are united by one thing: we sincerely love films and believe that through it, we can raise attention on societal issues.
Our current team:
- Mihhail: Aleksandr Kutšmezov
- Director: Ilja Vasin
- First Assistant Director: Mark Pervakov
- Second Assistant Director: Polina Popova
- Producer: Sofia Aleksandrova
- Assistant Producer: Elly Naigla
- Cinematographer: Oskar Peep
- First Assistant Cinematographer: Reelika Rahu
- Second Assistant Cinematographer: Francesco Cremonese
- Sound Designer: Reelika Rahu
- Sound Recordist: Marina Solts
- Gaffer: Maarja-Marleen Rullinkoff
- Electrician: Robins Švarcs
- Production Designer: Vuk Cug
- Art Director: Gergana Dyankova
- Editor: Olivers Keiss
- Script Supervisor: Semyon Kirzhner
- Colorist: Kasperi Leppänen
- Supervisors: Michael Keerdo-Dawson, Astrida Konstante, Priit Pääsuke, Miguel Llanso Pinilla, Kristen Aigro, Mart Raun
How we want to do it
We thought a lot about the film language we wanted to use and came to the conclusion that a handheld camera would be the best choice for this story. It makes the picture simpler and creates a sense of presence and interaction with the characters. At the same time, we wanted to pay attention to the colors, especially green, as it's the color of bottles, eco activists jackets, and the lighting at the bus stops in the film.
It's also worth mentioning that most of the film takes place in a bus. We plan to shoot inside a moving bus, which is quite experimental but also very interesting, as it will convey the feeling of limited space and earthiness.
The shooting will take place from February 11th to 17th.
Why we need the money
The university gives us a certain amount, but unfortunately, it is not enough to rent the bus. We will also need to spend a significant amount on food, costumes, fuel, and decorations. Therefore, we sincerely ask for your support, as your help plays a crucial role, and every penny will bring us closer to making our project come to life!
Rewards
The prizes will be handed out to supporters during the premiere or delivered to you by mail. The delivery will be paid by us. Before receiving an alcohol bottle, you must present a document proving your age.
