Seeking the Perfect Line is a short film about the irrational human desire to correct their actions. We all already wanted to change the script of our lives.
Who?
We are a crew of new Cinema graduates from the University of Beira Interior (UBI). A large part of our team has been united since the course’s second year, having produced in 2015 the film Breaking Through Delusion, which debuted the past March 4th, in Fantasporto 2016, and is currently running in national and international festivals.
We don’t want to stop creating new realities! But once again, we need your help!
What?
Seeking the Perfect Line is a metalinguistic comedy. After a break-up, a young adult still in love discovers a hole in his existence. If he manages to find the film’s screenwriter, he may be able to alter the outcome of the fight and fix the moment that ruined his life.
This is our first independent project. Having completed our course, we now step into a new phase of our lives. This film will represent our creative emancipation as the first time we will have total freedom to explore our ideas. Similarly to how the previous project unfolded, we again want you to be a part of our team and to allow us to show what we can do with film. Making Portuguese cinema is a thrilling adventure only possible with willpower and a proactive spirit, in order to move all the necessary human and material means. Your help is, of course, indispensable. There are always unavoidable expenses required to allow a proper film production and adequate work conditions for a crew that doesn’t aim to make money from this project, but rather to live the dream of filmmaking in this country.
About the author
Ana Clara Saragoça | Production Director, born in Espinho. Graduated in Cinema, and is currently studying Production and Audiovisual Marketing, at Restart: Creativity, Arts and New Technologies Institute. Fully produced the shorts Kinesis (2014) and Breaking Through Delusion (2015).
Tiago Primitivo | Screenwriter, born in Santa Catarina da Serra. Graduated in Cinema, and is currently studying Writing for Cinema and Television, at Restart: Creativity, Arts and New Technologies Institute. Has worked with this team in the shorts Kinesis (2014) and Breaking Through Delusion (2015), where he was also responsible for the script.
Rafael Almeida | Director, born in Figueiró dos Vinhos where he’s currently developing his audiovisual production company named ARTEiMANHA. Rafael has directed several shorts, including Demência (2014), Kinesis (2014) and Breaking Through Delusion (2015). - LinkedIn.
José António Lucas | Editor, born in Barcelos. Graduated in Cinema and has edited several independent projects, including the shorts Kinesis (2014) and Breaking Through Delusion (2015).
Bibiana Nunes | Director of Photography and Graphic Designer, born in Espinho. Graduated in Cinema and is currently studying Camera and Lighting at Restart: Creativity, Arts and New Technologies Institute. Has worked in several independent projects and other shorts, including Kinesis (2014) and Breaking Through Delusion (2015) - LinkedIn.
Vasco Silva | Sound Director, born in Nogueira da Regedoura. Is currently studying Cinema in the University of Beira Interior.
Nuno Afonso Ribeiro | Visual Effects Director, born in Caria. Is currently studying Motion Graphics and Visual Effects at Restart: Creativity, Arts and New Technologies Institute.
Miguel Rijo | Soundtrack Composer, born in Figueiró dos Vinhos, already has a vast career and experience in the area. As a teacher, he has worked in 11 different schools from 1999 to the present day. He is currently the director at Academia Futuro – Espaço Música. As a musician, he has participated in seven different groups as a guitarist and vocalist. He is a musical producer and composter. Miguel Rijo also works as an audio web designer, freelancing for an australian company.
Alexandra Monteiro | Art Director, born in Viseu. Has a Masters in Architecture, from the University of Coimbra and is currently studying Scenography and Scenic Design at Restart: Creativity, Arts and New Technologies Institute.
The technical crew is made up of more professionals, not less important, such as: the assistantsJosé Godinho, João Ferreira, José Paiva and Maria Moura.
Budget and due dates
How much?
To produce this short film we need 1000€.
Why?
As strong-willed as our team is, it is necessary to provide proper working conditions so it can be physically and mentally apt to make a great film. Besides, this is a short that relies a lot on its sets. To build them, money has to be spent on several materials. Your contribution is extremely important! Here is a brief estimate of how we will use the raised funds:
- Transportation and feeding expenses: 400€
- Props and materials for set building: 500€
- PPL’s comission (5%)
- Rewards: remaining amount
How?
To donate, you need to register in PPL’s website (in case you aren’t already) and follow the instructions. According to the amount donated, you will receive different rewards, listed on the right side of this page, aiming to show our appreciation for you!
Where and When?
Filming will happen in the town of Figueiró dos Vinhos, district of Leiria, from August 26th to September 9th. The outdoor scenes will be shot in several spots around the town and the indoor sets will be built from scratch in a room that has been provided for us.
Other ways to help
If you can’t contribute monetarily, you can always help in other ways!
Share our crowdfunding campaign with your friends! Follow our film’s pages in social media and keep an eye out for news! Thank you very much for you time and for wanting to be a part of our team!
