'SUPER' Needed
Logline
In a world where superheroes are no longer needed, Super Cat attempts to convince a confident roller girl otherwise.
Premise: You don’t need to be super to be a hero.
Synopsis:
Super Cat, a superhero, is convinced that the world needs her saving. Especially those who have a disability. On a mission to save Laura, a fierce roller girl, her world is turned upside down. For Laura seems not to be in need of any saving. Confronted by a lack of purpose, Super Cat is propelled into an existential crisis. Lucky for her, Laura is able to help her realize that she doesn't need to be super to be a hero.
Theme
‘SUPER’ Needed is about ‘normies’ - Superheroes - forcing their good intended help onto people who differ from the norm. We want to show that people with a disability, mentally or physically, can do way more than people often think. There is no need to treat us any different.
Members of our cast and crew with a disability
* Nicolette van Polen (Paraplegia/ADD) - Actress (Laura) and Supporting Writer
* Caatje van Leeuwen (Severe Dyslexia) - Actress (Super Cat) and Writer
* Vincent van den Ouden (ADD) - Actor (Johnny Eightpax) and Writer
* Fabio van Elswijk (Aspergers Syndrome) - Editor/Colorist
* Mari Sanders (Cerebral Palsy) - Supporting Writer
* Guus van Leeuwen (Cerebral Palsy) - Supporting Writer
* Anies Souisi (Cerebral Palsy) - Production Support
Social Handles: @Breakfreefilms #Breakfreefilms
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Veerle AckerstaffDirectorBlurred, Lights Out and Away We Go
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Suzanne LauwenProducerLights Out and Away We Go
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Caatje van LeeuwenWriterStep by Step
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Vincent van den OudenWriterHopsa Heisassa
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Nicolette van PolenKey Cast"Laura"
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Caatje van LeeuwenKey Cast"Super Cat"
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Vincent van den OudenKey Cast"Johnny Eightpax"
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Eveline HaverlagCamera
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Fabio van ElswijkEditor/GraderLights Out and Away We Go
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Ahmad AchramComposerStep by Step
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Andrea de JongeSound Design
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Anne ClercxProduction DesignLights Out and Away We Go
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Eleftheria LavdakiCostume DesignLights Out and Away We Go, Aardbei
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Ralph SchoonenboomGaffer
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Gregory Schurink1st AD
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Chris Snijders1st AC
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Beau BoogaartBest Girl
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Jerina OverwegProduction Assistant
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José Nanninga-VerholtProduction Assistant
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Margaret SchravenMake-Up Artist
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Superhero, comedy
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Runtime:6 minutes
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Completion Date:April 10, 2022
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Production Budget:0 EUR
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Country of Origin:Netherlands
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Country of Filming:Netherlands
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital S35
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Aspect Ratio:2:35:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Veerle (they/them) lived for over 10 years with a mountain tribe on the border of Tibet, which became the birthplace of their writing and filmmaking career. Now, back in The Netherlands, Veerle holds a master’s degree in Creative Writing and a degree in film directing, and is the founder and CEO of Break Free Films, a company that specializes in the creation of films and series that are urgent, diverse, and inspiring. Veerle is committed to carving new paths for those underrepresented in the industry.