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The Car Spotter

Peo loves spotting cars. It gives his everyday life a little twist. It’s also a hobby that is about to ruin the most important thing he has. The Car spotter is a film about the small choices in life that have big consequences.

  • Martin Sandin
    Director
    Foggy Days, MAD DOG - from Chaos to Comeback, Distressed
  • Martin Sandin
    Writer
    Foggy Days, MAD DOG - from Chaos to Comeback, Distressed
  • Open Shop
    Producer
    Foggy Days, MAD DOG - from Chaos to Comeback, Distressed
  • Viktor Annerstål
    DoP
    Distressed
  • Mats Qviström
    Key Cast
    "Peo "
    Simple Simon
  • Ann-Sofie Kylin
    Key Cast
    "Birgitta "
    A Love Story
  • Björn Andrésen
    Key Cast
    "Lennart "
    A Love Story
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Bilskådaren
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedy
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Country of Filming:
    Sweden
  • Language:
    Swedish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • HollyShorts Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    August 15, 2023
    International Premier
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Open Shop Film
    Distributor
    Country: Sweden
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Martin Sandin

Martin Sandin is a director and scriptwriter. His works typically leans towards questions like; Why do we do the silly little things we do? He is curious about the small things in life that has great impact. When writing he is drawn to subjects such as identify, and confirmation and they affect modern society. His films are often a mix between unpolished reality and poetic realism.

Based in Stockholm, Sweden. Born in 1979.

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Director Statement

The Car Spotter is a film about what happens when we get our priorities mest up. And whats really important in life, regardless how dull it can be from time to time.