CLANDESTINE RED
"Clandestine Red" displays the emotional journey of the young surfer Tim Elter, born and raised on the Canary Islands, who finally fulfills his long-awaited dream to return to the Mentawai Islands to prove himself in the heavy waves of the Indian Ocean. But the reality looks different: onshore winds, wrong swell directions, and low-pressure patterns make life difficult for the 19-year-old.
The result is an impressive surf film that tells of the beauty of nature, dealing with high expectations and the acceptance of unchangeable circumstances.
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Sebastian BechtelDirector
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Sebastian BechtelProducer
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Lea WolffProducer
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Jens HöperProducer
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Markus ElterProducer
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Tim ElterKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Surf, Sports, Documentary
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Runtime:13 minutes 42 seconds
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Completion Date:December 1, 2022
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Production Budget:4,000 EUR
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Country of Origin:Germany
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Country of Filming:Indonesia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, Super-8
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
Sebastian Bechtel (23) is a filmmaker and photographer from Germany. It all started with a GoPro he got when he was twelve. Since then, he has fallen in love with telling stories through powerful images intending to inspire others. His work is influenced by his deep connection to the ocean and the surfing scene, which arose from numerous trips around the world. He likes to mix up different formats and enjoys working analog as well as digital.