Our initial work on Connected began in spring 2008. The following is a brief description of our work on the storyline and visulal language of the film, up to the shoot in september 2008.
Concept art
We knew from the beginning that we wanted to create a simple story that was really driven by the visual language of the film. While working on the storyline we also did a lot of concept art to develop the look of the characters and world around them.
Concept art, based on a NASA picture from Mars.
Concept art, based on a image from Iraq
Concept art
Storyboard
We did not write a traditional script for the film. As the final story was quite simple, and without any dialogue, we felt that we could more easily describe the action using a well commented storyboard.
Pages from the initial storyboard
Location
We knew early on that the film should take place in a desolate apocalyptic landscape. In our concept art we used pictures from remote places like war fields in Iraq, volcanos in New Zealand and landscapes on Mars. The task of finding a suitable location in idyllic Denmark seamed impossible. So were thrilled when we actually found the perfect place to shoot the film, in Faxe Kalkbrud a chalk pit 1.5 hours drive away.
Location: Faxe Kalkbrud
Visual tests
Before going on the actual shoot, we did a few quick tests on videos we had previously shot on the location. Testing color grading, particles and removing unwanted features in the landscape.
This film looks spectacular, and I love the poster, which is how i found out about this movie. I am really excited to see the finished film, So how long until the international premiere?, or will you be showing at any film festivals in the U.S.?
Just awsome.
Great work guys!
Cant’ wait to see it
Ditto to the previous posters, can’t wait to see the movie! Awesome job on the poster
I’m extremly extremly impressed by this amazing pictures. I would love to see the finished movie and of course more behind the scenes-stuff. You did an absolut great job in post.
Hi, i´m Brazilian, and i love Sci Fi! Very nice work guys! Congratulations! Amazing work!!!! It´s a new “vanguarda!”
hug’s an cheers! Success!
just ran across the site. fantastic. hope i can send some internet traffic your way. keep up the efforts. really love the poster as well.
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Fantastic visual language. Great artwork. Will venture to find this film where I live.
Found this film from slashfilm.
Looks like an excellent short film you have made.
I hope to see it soon.
I are also in the process of filming a short.
I hope to have the success with my project that your project has enjoyed.
hi i just heard about the film through omgposters.com i saw the poster someone made and it looked amazing but now that i know is going to be a film im really exited about it it looks great the behind the scenes videos are really awesome and inspiring hope to see the final product in the near future keep up the good work cant wait to see more………
Jose M-
I can’t wait to see it ¿when do you release it?
I love how it looks like. And the poster si amazing.
Very cool work on this short film !!!!
Like the Story and the Costumes. Also the Special Effects are very cool.
Hope you stay on this genre.
Awesome short movie.
Very aesthetic and love the colours/tones of the photography.
Good luck for all your future projects!
Hello guys! I’m from Argentina. You have done such an amazing work!!! I am impressed about the film and also enjoyed the site. It’s so interesting to learn how you worked on every aspect with true care for the details.
Great poster too!
Great work!
I like the theme of christian purity and monogamy!
WWJD
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Absolutely beautiful film! You did an incredible job. What camera did you shoot this with? I’m sure everyone would love more behind-the-scenes info and videos, also!