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Activated

Two brothers, Ryan and Alex, find their bond tested when Ryan stops taking his medication and begins to experience strange, powerful changes. As Alex grows suspicious, both brothers are thrust into a dangerous path filled with long-held secrets and painful discoveries.

  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Director
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Writer
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Producer
  • Timo Kapornyai
    Producer
  • Harry Ezim III
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Phillipp Roeslmair
    Key Cast
    "Ryan"
  • Henry Niesing
    Key Cast
    "Dealer"
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Director of Photgraphy
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Script
  • Emily Wolfinger
    Sound
  • Lukas Ade
    Lighting
  • Alina Hense
    Concept Art
  • Victor Hense
    Stunt Coordinator
  • Timo Kapornyai
    Stunt Coordinator
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    VFX
  • Fabio Voith
    VFX
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Editing
  • Fabio Voith
    Editing
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Color
  • Fabio Voith
    Color
  • Aaron Kapornyai
    Sound Design
  • Fabio Voith
    Sound Design
  • Jose Churruca
    Musician
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Sci-Fi, Action
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 23, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    250 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 24-75mm, Blackmagic RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Aaron Kapornyai

With a small group of friends, Aaron Kapornyai made it his mission to produce high-quality films. With the resources available to them, they bring their own stories to life. Fun and creative ideas are at the heart of what he does. These values form the foundation of his passion for cinematic projects. He studied directing and filmmaking at the Tomorrow's Filmmaker Academy.

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Director Statement

"Activated" was born from the desire to push the boundaries of no-budget filmmaking and tell a story that is not only visually stunning and emotionally moving, but also very entertaining.
I attempted a case-study to see how developing supernatural powers would change the life of your “average Joe”. I tried to analyze how those powers would have an effect on those around him and in his family. The use of medicine helps frame this development realistically and from a modern standpoint. I wondered whether these supernatural powers would be abused or whether the “average Joe” would use these powers to help those around him. I let the actors be free to truly live that relationship.
The collaboration with the talented team at TironFilms was crucial in bringing this vision to life. Their dedication and creativity to find no-budget solutions to high-budget problems allowed us to portray the film in a way that is both thought-provoking and convincing. I feel our background in Martial Arts really helped bring the movie to life with choreographing realistic fight scenes. We wanted to make sure that that really shined through, while keeping the actors safe,
I hope that "Activated" inspires the audience to reflect on how they would behave if by some chance they were also granted powers. Whether they would use them for good and what implications having such supernatural powers would cause in one’s everyday life. And also that they just simply enjoy the movie. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to sharing more stories with you.