The Perfect Other (AT)

The short film "The Perfect Other (AT)" takes viewers into a near futuristic world where robots have become almost indistinguishable from humans, blurring the boundaries of what it means to be socially perfect.

The story revolves around 25-year-old Heloísa (Elô), who is struggling after a painful breakup with her boyfriend Felipe. Isolating herself, she fears her tumultuous behavior caused by psychological issues destroyed their relationship. Her world crum… Show more

"The Perfect Other (AT)" aims to provide reflections on human relationships, on the fear of being alone, on self love and mental disorders.

Many relationships start only because people are afraid of being alone. Some toxic ones don't end for the same reason. Are we not complete even with flaws, even alone?

Another goal is to foster empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with personality disorders, like bipolar and borderline, even … Show more

Your support will not only contribute to the creation of our passion project, but will also help draw attention to all mentioned themes we explore.

You should support our project, if you would like to see a film talking about the desire to be loved and accepted at all costs about the realities of mental disorders, about romantic dependency or our societal dopamine addiction, about the irony of loving someone but hurting them at the same time, about guilty, … Show more

With successful funding, we will be able to realize the film the best way possible! As a student production, our crew and cast members are either students or working in this project voluntarily, which means that all funding flows directly and only into the production of The Perfect Other.

The main focus will be on catering and transportation for our cast and crew and for the best filming conditions. Another portion of the funds will be invested in suitable … Show more

Behind the project is a highly motivated international team of film students from the study courses "Motion Pictures", “Animation & Games” and “Sound & Music Production” from the Hochschule Darmstadt, supported by volunteers who already work in the field and share a passion for film. Each team member brings unique skills and perspectives, collectively working towards creating a captivating short film. The international diversity within the team is … Show more