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A Film by Roland Wehap

The film "A Film by Roland Wehap" is a work by the filmmaker of the same name, Roland Wehap, who, as a "one-man show filmmaker," challenges the concept itself by embarking on an extraordinary experiment: Is it possible to produce a short film with almost no budget entirely on your own?

In this ultimate "one-man show," fiction and autobiographical elements merge into a biting satire about an uncompromising filmmaker. Driven by his relentless quest for fame, recognition, and the big breakthrough, he navigates the typical stages of a film career riddled with setbacks.

For a brief moment, however, he basks in the glamour of the world stage: he creates a film about his sleeping cat, establishes his own film festival after being rejected by all the others, and even gains international attention. But it quickly becomes evident that fame and honor don’t always translate into financial success.

In the end, one truth remains: a filmmaker has to make films—whatever the cost.

  • Roland Wehap
    Director
  • Roland Wehap
    Writer
  • Roland Wehap
    Producer
  • Roland Wehap
    Key Cast
    "Roland Wehap"
  • Howard Nightingall
    Key Cast
    "Voice Over Artist"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Austria
  • Country of Filming:
    Austria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Romford Filmfestival
    Romford London
    United Kingdom
    May 23, 2025
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Roland Wehap

- Born 1967 in Graz, Austria
- 1975-1986 studied violin and piano at the Conservatory and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
- 1986-1993 Earned a Master of Philosophy (Mag. phil.) in Geography and German Studies from the University of Graz
- 1995: Completed civil service
- 1993: 1993: Founded a film production company (rowe productions), specializing in documentary films, as well as producing numerous advertising and corporate films, and informational films in the field of science.

Films (selection)

1989: Schweinz City (8mm)
1991: Indonesia Indah (16mm)
1991: Tanah Toraja (16mm)
1992: Advantage Graz (16mm)
1994: Im Wilden Westen Chinas (BetacamSP)
1998: Die Fischer von Lamalera (DV)
1999: Urban Graz (BetacamSP)
2001: Fluß der Erinnerung (DVCAM)
2004: Kein junges Gemüse mehr (DVCAM)
2005: Nachrichten aus Abidjan (DVCAM)
2006: Stark in jeder Stunde (DVCAM)
2007: Kakao (HDV)
2007: Burma all inclusive (DVCAM)
2008: Tunconstruct (HDV)
2008-2012: Forschungspreis Steiermark – Filme zur Forschungslandschaft in der Steiermark (HDV, HD)
2009: Radlerleben (HDV)
2009: Viva el Cacao! (HDV)
2010: BURMA DISPLACED (P2 HD, founded by Cinestyria Filmkunst)
2011: The Faked Planet (Script - founded by Österreichischen Filminsitut)
2011: Namaste Kakao (HD)
2012: Schokolade macht satt (HD)
2013: Fresenius (HD) (Imagefilm)
2014: Sanwild South Afrika: Hope for wild animals (HD)
2014: Das Zotter Schokoladentheater in Shanghai (HD)
2015: Recophos (HD)
2016: Die Reise der Haare (HD)
2017: Tiergeschichten (HD)
2017: Labonca – Schwein muss man haben! (HD)
2018: Kakao statt Kokain (4K)
2018: Kakao aus Madagaskar (VR360)
2018: Chocobotic von Bühler (4K)
2019: Cordillera Huayhuash (4K)
2020: Die Beobachtung des Wassers (4K)
2022: Eine Kakaoreise um die Welt (4K)
2024: Eine Safari zum Kakao (4K)
2025: A Film by Roland Wehap

Preise und Auszeichnungen:

1989: Steir. Landesfilmförderungspreis (Schweinz City)
1992: Steir. Landesfilmförderungspreis (Advantage Graz)
2008: Bergfilmfestival Graz (Burma AI): PREIS: hon. Mention
2011: Tiburon International Film Festival USA (BURMA DISPLACED ) PREIS: Golden Reel Humanitarian Award

Broadcast:

1990 ORF: Schweinz City
1998-2001: Steiermark1: Steiermarks Gastlichkeit (TV Serie)
2008 ORF: Burma all Inclusive
2008 3Sat: Burma all Inclusive
2012 TVE Spain: Burma Displaced

Cinema:

2007: Burma all Inclusive
2009: Viva el Cacao
2010: Burma Displaced
2011: Namaste Kakao
2014: Das Gold der Maya
2018: Kakao statt Kokain
2022: Eine Kakaoreise um die Welt

Festivalscreenings:

2006 Filmfestival Helmstedt, Deutschland (Fluss der Erinnerung)
2007 Bergfilmfestival Salzburg (Burma AI)
2008 Shoot Me Film Festival in The Hague (Burma AI)
2008 Cambridge Film Festival UK (Burma AI)
2008 Bergfilmfestival Graz (Burma AI – Hon. Mention)
2008 Amnesty International Filmfestival Niederlande (Burma AI)
2008 Gotham Screen USA New York (Burma AI)
2008 Zero Filmfest, USA Los Angeles (Burma AI)
2010 This Human World WIEN (BURMA DISPLACED)
2011 Internationales Filmfestival Innsbruck (BURMA DISPLACED)
2011 Tiburon International Film Festival (BURMA DISPLACED – Golden Reel Humanitarian Award)

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Director Statement

Since I started making films, I’ve worked with very small teams and, more often than not, on very small budgets. I suppose you could call me a solo filmmaker, as I always handle the main tasks like writing, cinematography, and editing myself. This approach works quite well for non-fiction projects.

But one day, I had the idea: could I pull off a fictional story in the same way? A hardcore one-man show, so to speak. It turned out to be the toughest ride of my life. Many times, I thought the film would never be finished.

Now, it’s finally done. And if you reject it, well, that’s probably just in keeping with the script. One thing is certain though—I’ve definitely earned the Otto Award!