BEST NEW TALENT - INTERNATIONAL

Vincent Eckert - Femisphere - From A Single Cry A Chorus Rises

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Nominee:	Vincent Eckert
Title:	Femisphere - From A Single Cry A Chorus Rises
Entrant Company:	Freelancer Germany
Notes:	FEMISPHERE In two shooting days we covered 17 scenes with a trio of Sony cameras and a crew that peaked at 200 - including 40 people just for special effects. Some scenes, like the rain sequence, were more complex, requiring up to 15 shots. For example, the rain scene called for a lived-in street, but the location was completely deserted, dark, and without any light. We had to bring the entire 150-meter set to life artificially. The SFX rain was key, concealing much of the setting while creating a strong contrast to the protagonist’s inner world. I often used Sony’s Dual ISO (12,800), which allowed us to skip large lighting setups, making the process faster and more flexible.