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Family Dystopia – Short movie

Family Dystopia is a short movie written and directed by Samuel Laprand during a Kino Kabaret event organised by ARKAOS in Switzerland, produced in 72 hours.

Logline

“Maria, a fearless and determined young woman of 24, resists her parents’ efforts to conform her to the rules of a society where freedom of speech is forbidden. Despite having been prepared from birth for an inevitable 25th birthday ceremony, the young rebel embarks on a perilous mission to save herself and her little sister from this oppressive society.”

FilmFreeway

Watch Family Dystopia now on Kavea, the Swiss streaming platform for creators.

(English captions available)

Kavea - Logo - Focusline Samuel Laprand

Trailer

Credits

Writer | Director | Executive Producer

Samuel Laprand

Key Cast

Marlo Reynolds “Maria”

Mafalda Sambo “Eliane”

Dolly Chance “Mother”

Steve Carron “Father”

DOP | Post Production Supervisor | Colourist

Samuel Laprand

1st Assistant Director

Rayan Dini

1st Assistant Camera

Rayan Dini

Jessica Morin

Boom Operator

André Casanova

Jean Pasche

Arham Shaikh

Magali Croci

Script & Dialogue Assistant

Szymon Clivaz

Rayan Dini

Marlo Reynolds

Mafalda Sambo

Dolly Chance

Steve Carron

Line Producer

Rayan Dini

Sound Mixer

Yvan Brunner

Foley Assistant

Joël Volet

Trailer

Boris Siromahov

Organisation

Arkaos Association

Production

Focusline Production

Specifications

Project Type

Short

Genre

Thriller (Dystopia)

Runtime

12 minutes 43 seconds

Completion Date

May 29, 2023

Production Budget

CHF 200.-

Country of Origin & Filming

Switzerland

Languages

French, English

Shooting Format

Blackmagic, Anamorphic, 6K

Aspect Ratio

3.2:1

Festivals (awards)

Official selection

Nuit Du Court Metrage - Official Selection - Focusline Samuel Laprand

Official selection

Best Drama

Paradise - Official Selection - Focusline Samuel Laprand Paradise - Best Drama - Focusline Samuel Laprand

Official selection

2nd PLACE (audience) | Best Short Film

3rd PLACE (jury) | Best Short Film

Villars Gryon - Official Selection - Focusline Samuel Laprand Villars Gryon - 2nd Place Audience - Focusline Samuel Laprand Villars Gryon - 3rd Place Jury - Focusline Samuel Laprand

Official selection

Lift Off - Official Selection - Focusline Samuel Laprand

Related article: My 72-Hour Short Film Journey: Crafting “Family Dystopia”