JOURNEY WITH HAND LUGGAGE

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A film by Arek Biedrzycki Director of photography Patryk Jordanowicz

We are delighted to present you the latest project of young Polish filmmakers:

JOURNEY WITH HAND LUGGAGE

It is a film adaptation of one of the most significant European novels, The Trial by Franz Kafka. We tackle this crucial piece of collective consciousness with utmost respect, along with creative and unconventional approach.

SYNOPSIS

A tall, rapid, petrol flame burns over a white, salt-covered hill. A humid sea wind, which moves a lonely, neighbouring windmills blades, spreads around twirling ashes. A man, who has until recently stood in this place, chewing on an apple a huge, succulent Gloster is now someplace else. A small, compact car with two thugs inside can be seen in the distance, driving towards a small, nearby town. The thugs names are Willem and Franz. The name of the man with the apple was Joseph. His surname was K. Who was he? For what purpose had he arrived in this rocky, hostile land? What did he leave behind?

Journey with hand luggage a contemporary version of one of the finest European novels is an effort to answer the most fundamental existential question: To what end?. Not to what end do we live, but to what end do we die? It is both a polemic with Kafkas parable of life as a court and its creative transformation. The Kafkian setting and the title trial are given a new, celluloid expression.

PLAcE
Pag a small, Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea is a truly unique place. Sparsely populated still wild and intriguing and, most importantly, not invaded by tourists. The beauty of the island, its roughness, climate and distinctive light are going to be one of the main characters in our adaptation of such a difficult and demanding novel as The Trial by Franz Kafka. We want our approach to be unconventional and creative; therefore we intend to reject the usual, trite associations with this novel. Production of Journey with hand luggage a dreamlike, unsettling existential story on Pag is certainly a right decision.

Making an independent film adaptation abroad is surely a bold move. But there is a method in this madness. Creating a concise and mesmerising world in which we set out story is much easier in a place that has a natural aesthetic appeal. Intriguing, unordinary interiors and outdoor-sceneries will by themselves guarantee a concise and exceptionally cinematographic image.

cREATORS
s Etudes Competition at the Camerimage Festival in 2009 and 2010. In 2009, as part of the Polish Filmmakers Association programme First documentary, he made his official directorial debut entitled Plain landscape with a cradle. At the moment he works on his short feature film debut. Moreover, he is a film critic and screenwriter. He lives in Cracow.

PATRYk JORDANOWIcz

AREk BIEDRzYckI
(born 1980) studies directing at the Katowice Film School and film studies at the Jagiellonian University. Graduate of the Screenwriters Lab. Participant of Passion to Market Programme, a joint initiative of film schools from Lodz (PWSTViF), London (NFTS) and Paris (La Femis). Author of documentary films in coproduction with Polish Television: A guest at his own place, Utopia at Mrs Lidkas. His student etudes Pick up and Above the ground participated in the International Student

(born 1978) is a cinematographer and photographer. He debuted as a director of photography in an independent production Katatonia in 2004. The movie turned out to be a spectacular success, receiving the main award in the Independent Cinema Competition during the Polish Film Festival. At the time it was the second no budget production in the history of Polish cinematography to be distributed in theaters. In the following years Patryk cooperated with a group of renowned documentary filmmakers. He successfully translated into the language of motion picture the work of Tomasz Wolski (Klinika, Zota Rybka, Szczciarze, Pomau), Czesaw Lang (Kuklen), Julia Kowalski (Antoni w cieniu) and a Krakow Film Festival Grand Prix

laureate Jacek Nagowski. Gugara, shot in stunningly beautiful, yet extremely harsh regions of Siberia, toured the most prestigious film festivals around the globe earning its creators numerous awards and distinctions. Patryk collaborated in the photographing of the widely publicised Ewa Stankiewiczs film Trzech Kumpli, which tells the story of a secret police agent Ketman. However, despite his unquestionable success in the documentary field he values creative filmmaking the most, hence his drive towards narrative movies. On this account he worked together with Szymon Jakubowski during the making of Jak y, Szymons fictional film debut. Patryks most recent narrative film, Nie dotykajc ziemi, represented Katowice Film School at The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Camerimage 2010. Patryk has worked extensively on advertisements, as well as television shows and series. He fancies outside shoots, especially in untypical locations.

Possible forms of cooperation

Partnership status Partner's grant Partners benefits Official partnership title Name and logo in end credits Linked logo on movie website Mentioning partners name on internet forums and social networks We are looking for companies and institutions which are not strangers to the idea of creating a positive image by supporting ambitious and meaningful cultural endeavours. The biggest and the best already do it; hence we are hoping that over time such practice will become standard in Poland. Production analysis of the project steers us towards searching for the following forms of support: financial contributions; non-financial support in the following forms: transport, film equipment rental, or generally provision of materials or services required for the complex enterprise of moviemaking. In exchange for your support we can offer your company concrete marketing services, including: Professional video and photographic services tailored to the Sponsors needs; (We encourage you to view a demo-reel, created by our director of photography, Patryk Jordanowicz: http://jordanowicz.blogspot.com/ p/filmy.html) Presentation of the Sponsors name and logo as part of the films promotion; Product placement Mentioning of the Sponsors name while communicating with the media; Special thanks to the Sponsor in the end credits. Photo shoot of product or service Video spot promoting product or service Mentioning partners name while communicating with the media

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It is a challenge worth undertaking. A world-class cinematography is guaranteed by the following elements: Creators talents, supported by awards and recognition at numerous international festivals; Artistic counselling provided by renowned creators: Filip Bajon prose writer, screenwriter, director (Przedwionie, Maiden Vows) Jerzy ukaszewicz director, screenwriter and cinematographer (Vabank, Sexmission) Maciej Pieprzyca film and television director, screenwriter (Splinters, Barbrka); Shoot location the Croatian island of Pag offering a unique space and an unforgettable landscape; Original and fresh idea for an adaptation of an outstanding novel.

PRODUcTION DETAILS

Filming is scheduled to take 10 days during the first half of May 2011 on the Pag island in Croatia. The movie will be photographed using a RED One camera, which ensures the highest image quality. The movies length is planned to be approx. 30 minutes.

Production of this short film involves a number of expenses rental of lightning, optical and sound equipment, location rental, transportation, catering and accommodation. Moreover, securing the cooperation of the best Polish actors is crucial. All of the aforementioned elements are equally important and will undoubtedly influence the final outcome of the production.

It is worthwhile to be in the vicinity of art. In a modern world arts patronage seizes to be only a prestigious form of extra-business activity. Research by economic analysts exemplifies that a growth of a creative class, which undoubtedly includes filmmakers, transforms the way society perceives labour, leisure, consumption patterns and everyday life. It is culture that shapes the needs driving the economy. We would like to forge this idea into something more than a beautiful-sounding enlightenment slogan, hence We are counting on your cooperation!

World: 1. Sundance - Park City (USA) 2. Stuttgart - Film Winter Film Festival 3. Rotterdam - International Film Festival 4. Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale 5. Zagreb Film Festiwal 6. International Film Festival in KarloweWary, Czech Republic 7. International Film Short Film Festival Clermont-Ferrand 8. Beijing Student Film Festival 9. Molodist Kiev International Film Festival 10. International Student Film Festival, Munich 11. International Film Festival, Edinburgh 12. International Film Festival, Venice 13. International Student Film Festival, Moscow 14. Black Maria Film Festival, Jersey City 15. ShortFilm Festival, Brussels

FILM UTILIzATION

We do not create movies for ourselves. We are planning on cooperating with TV channels (Kino Polska, TVP Kultura and others). We are also intending to show the movie at the following festivals: Poland: 1.Modzi i film The Koszalin Debut Films Festival 2. Era New Horizons in Wrocaw 3. The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Camerimage in d 4. Ofensiva International Film Festival in Wrocaw 5. Etiuda & Anima Film Festival, Cracow 6. Nationwide Festival of Film Art Prowincjonalia, Wrzenia 7. Independent Film Festival Kiloff, Katowice 8. Nationwide Independent Film Festival Opolskie Lamy, Opole 9. Media School, Warsaw 10. International Toru Film Festival TOFIFEST 11. Short Film Festival, Warsaw 12. Independent Film Festival Bartoszki Film Festival, Tarnobrzeg 13. International Film Festiva Zoom Zblienia, Jelenia Gra

cONTAcT
We kindly invite you to contact us in case you have any further questions about the details of this project. We will be more than happy to answer any queries you might have. Olga Bibik Project coordinator Tel.: +48 728 937 775 olga@horizonfilms.pl Horizon Films Syrokomli Street 23/11 30-102 Krakw www.horizonfilms.pl Blog related to our project: http://www.horizonmovie.com/