A Short Film
“Is it worth to spend your life for money?”
A Movie comparing Life in Quarantine with Life at Sea
A Film about…
The Sea
Merchant Navy personel contribute to the whole market by distributing goods all over the world, although, they are determined to spend the majority of their lives onboard ships. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Deck Officer, an Engineer, or an Ordinary Sailor. What matters is that you are away from home trying to provide for your family.
Quarantine
In the year of 2020 Goverments all over the world had to apply safety measures due to the spread of Coronavirus. The most common was Quarantine. A new challenge as everyone had to stay in their residence for long periods of time, working remotely.
Workaholism
Today’s culture demands people who are willing to climb the ladder, to sucrifice the most part of their personal lives and needs.
Isolation
As technology is evolving, human beings become more and more isolated. Depression and loneliness are major problems all people are going through lately leading to the feeling you’re watching your own life through a window.
Modern Ethics and Ideals
The most important source of security is money. High ranks and Top management positions provide better salaries, but demand more time of your life and fill you up with a ton of responsibilities. That is the eternal loop of today’s average person, “Work to live and Live to work”
The Crew
Efthymia grigoriadi
“Woman”
Efthymia was on the set for two weekends. On both Fridays she came directly after work and she never slept until she left the set early on both Mondays for work again. Nothing would happen if she wasn’t so dedicated and passionate.
Meletis fourountzidis
“Man”
Meletis is the Producer – Director – Writer – Editor and Music Composer of the Project.
Lena mandanisioti
“Friend #1”
Lena came from another city, without actually knowing anybody and gave much more than her best self. We’re talking about true bravery and passion!
pavlos drakontaeidis
“Friend #2”
Pavlos never hesitated about the whole idea. He was positive from the very beginning. Always with a smile and good attitude.
jim stark
“Policeman”
Jim Stark is a mystery…
Alex alevizopoulos
Camera – Gymbal – Boom Operator
Alex was told about the project and he was immediately eager to learn the operation of all the equipment, including Camera, Gymbal, Microphone and Boom.
“I really liked the message of the movie. The feeling it leaves you with. It might help enough people to make better “decisions” in their lives, overturning the obvious facts of a sterile society.”
George Louridas
Director of Agrinio International Film Festival
The Plot
A young woman is eager for a promotion but she is trapped in her home because of Coronavirus measures.
Her obsession for fame and recognision will lead to her personal breakdown making her question her own basic beliefs…
“Is it worth to spend your life for money?”
Storyboard
Directing Method
“Initially, the light facing the protagonist is cruel, as is her life in her empty house. She turns the house into a company’s office. The pressure that she feels, beyond the colors and the narrow space, is also stated in the editing.
George Louridas
Quick cuts are used to increase its internal tension.” …
… “The sterile environment is filmed in gray tones that tend towards white. Tones will become warmer after the quarantine ends.”
Director of Agrinio International Film Festival
Backstage
How it was made
1. Screenplay
The most important Step
♦ Duration: 6 days
♦ 30 pages
2. Storyboard
Everything under Control
♦ Duration: 7 days
♦ About 188 sketches
3. Shooting
Dedication and Passion
Duration: 5 days
♦ 37 Scenes
♦ 246 Shots
♦ Cameras Used: BMPCC 4k
(BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera
4k), GoPro Hero 9
♦ Microphone: Ronin NTG4plus
♦ Lenses (MFT): Panasonic Lumix G
25mm, Laowa 17mm
♦ Filters: Hoya UV, Hoya ND8
♦ Gymbal: Moza AirCross 2
4. Edit
Patience and Persistence
♦ Duration: A long, long time!
♦ Editing Programm: Davinci Resolve
♦ Soundtrack Equipment: AKAI MPK
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Decisions 