EUPHORIA: CHAPTER 1
Shortfilm
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222 frames / 03:42 min
Crew
Talents: Hanna Erz, Yulef Bopp
Director & DP: Matt Schoemer
Production: Atelier hayuma
Editor: Felix Wiedemann
Colorgrading: Johan Nurmilehto
Music: Marcel Hieß
Sound Design: Julian Lindenmann
About
Pure Improvisation: A Film Series with No Script - Just Raw Moments!
Euphoria: Chapter 1 & Void: Chapter 2 – two short films created entirely through spontaneous decisions.
No scripts, no pre-planned storylines—just the creative flow of acting, cinematography, and music. A glimpse into the life of two persons - emotional highs, existential lows, and everything in between. Each episode stands alone or becomes part of a larger narrative.
Deeper Dive
The ongoing short film series, divided into chapters, Euphoria: Chapter 1 and Void: Chapter 2, was created through a purely improvisational approach. There were and are no scripts, pre-developed story elements, or meticulously planned camera setups. Instead, each chapter emerges from the spontaneous, unfiltered collaboration of all participants—driven by creative openness and the synergy of artistic spontaneity. Throughout this process, the characters and narratives evolved organically, gradually shaping the overall structure of this serialized storytelling format. A key objective in the realization of these films was for me to provide an authentic glimpse into the lives of the two protagonists. These glimpses can portray singular events, extended periods of time, deeply emotional and existential moments, or pivotal life changes. The story unfolds throughout the production process, with acting and cinematography engaging in a fluid, dynamic dialogue. In post-production, my focus was on granting maximum creative freedom to every department—music, sound design, editing and color grading. Rather than dictating specific directions as a director, my goal was to foster the creative potential of all involved and allow their individual artistic signatures to shape the final film. A central ambition is to continue this serialized format, using multiple episodes to explore various events in the protagonists' lives. The audience is free to choose whether to follow the episodes as an ongoing narrative or to experience them as standalone pieces—each episode functions independently while also contributing seamlessly to the overarching story. Currently, I am developing a screenplay for a feature-length scripted film based on these two characters, expanding and deepening the narrative established so far.
Snippets / Teaser
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ELIS BRAXTON
Digital Artist
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Digital Illustration
