Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Creative Genesis
The film originates from a collaborative academic project between professional filmmakers and third-year students at the Oslo arts academy.
Key Events
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Script Development — Writer Christopher Sean Larsen develops the initial narrative concept. Location: Oslo
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Director Appointment — Gianluca Iumiento is selected to helm the feature film project. Location: Oslo
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Academy Partnership — Third-year students from the arts academy join the production team. Location: Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo
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Student Collaboration — Academic and professional teams merge workflows for filming preparation. Location: Oslo
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Lead Casting — Selome Emnetu is cast in the lead role, setting the narrative tone. Location: Oslo
Academic Production
Student teams integrate with professional crews, establishing workflows and securing key casting decisions under tight schedules.
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Supporting Cast Joining — Henriette Friis Marø and Preben Hodneland secure key supporting roles. Location: Oslo
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Location Scouting — Production team identifies and secures filming locations across the city. Location: Oslo
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Principal Photography — Main filming begins under tight academic and professional schedules. Location: Oslo
Post-Production Phase
Raw footage is edited, mixed, and color-graded to finalize the narrative structure and visual tone.
Key Events
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Daily Dailies Review — Director and crew review daily footage to adjust pacing and performance. Location: On-Set Trailer
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Filming Completion — Principal photography concludes, marking the end of the shooting phase. Location: Oslo
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Editing Phase — Raw footage is assembled into a coherent narrative structure. Location: PARA Film Studio
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Sound Design — Dialogue, effects, and score are layered to enhance atmospheric tension. Location: PARA Film Studio
Festival Debut
The completed feature premieres in New York, enters the main competition, and receives industry recognition.
Key Events
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Sound Design — Dialogue, effects, and score are layered to enhance atmospheric tension. Location: PARA Film Studio
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Color Grading — Visual tone is refined to match the film's thematic mood. Location: PARA Film Studio
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Final Cut Approval — Director and producers sign off on the completed feature. Location: PARA Film Studio
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Festival Submission — Film is submitted to international festivals for consideration. Location: Online Portal
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NY Premiere Prep — Marketing and promotional materials are prepared for the debut. Location: New York
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New York Premiere — Film premieres at the New Nordic International Film Festival. Location: New York
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Press Screening — Critics and industry professionals view the film for coverage. Location: New York
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Competition Entry — Film is officially selected for the main competition category. Location: Festival Venue
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Festival Recognition — Production team receives industry acknowledgment for the debut feature. Location: New York
A group of strangers gather for a surprise party.