THE PEOPLE ARE THE BRAND

short film, drama

A doubtful photo project about fugitives makes doubtful headlines. About a journalist and a photographer lost in opportunities.

ProductionProject Axel Foley
CastAnna-Katharina Müller, Philippe Schuler, Tatjana Werik, Jürg Plüss, Bernhard Schneider, Nadja Rui, Luc Spori
Writer/DirectorAdrian Perez
Assistant DirectorIna-Maria Schemer
DoPTom Bernhard
1st Assistant CameraFabian Steiner
2nd Assistant CameraFabian Krebs
GripFrédéric Gerber
SoundJanosch Röthlisberger
Set ManagerTamara Kobel
RunnerFlorian Lustenberger, Lukas Schubnell
Set DesignRafael Buess, Vicente Pilongo
CostumeLinda Harper, Kim Zingraf
Hair&MakeUpJarmila Kovacovsky
EditYannick Mosimann
GradingFabian Steiner
MusicBänz Isler
CGIKaspar Kilchenmann
FundingBurgergemeinde Bern, Amt für Kultur AR
SupportGalerie da Mihi, Atelier dukab, Berner Zeitung, Druckzentrum Bern, Bernmobil, Kursaal Bern, Heilsarmee Flüchtlingshilfe
ModelMona Dawood
PhotosRafael Buess
Release2019
Official SelectionWorldfest Houston International FF
Short to the Point ISFF Awards
Madrid International Film Festival
Around International Film Festival
Dumbo Film Festival
Long Story Shorts International FF
Canadian Diversity Film Festival
Seoul International Film Festival
Edinburgh Short Film Festival
Santiago Independent Film Awards
Brisbane International Film Festival
Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Fest Chicago
Bucharest Film Awards
Solothurner Filmtage
WinnerHey You Back There Award