Experiencing Interruptions?

'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

  • Veerle Ackerstaff
    Director
    Blurred, Lights Out and Away We Go
  • Suzanne Lauwen
    Producer
    Lights Out and Away We Go
  • Caatje van Leeuwen
    Writer
    Step by Step
  • Vincent van den Ouden
    Writer
    Hopsa Heisassa
  • Nicolette van Polen
    Key Cast
    "Laura"
  • Caatje van Leeuwen
    Key Cast
    "Super Cat"
  • Vincent van den Ouden
    Key Cast
    "Johnny Eightpax"
  • Eveline Haverlag
    Camera
  • Fabio van Elswijk
    Editor/Grader
    Lights Out and Away We Go
  • Ahmad Achram
    Composer
    Step by Step
  • Andrea de Jonge
    Sound Design
  • Anne Clercx
    Production Design
    Lights Out and Away We Go
  • Eleftheria Lavdaki
    Costume Design
    Lights Out and Away We Go, Aardbei
  • Ralph Schoonenboom
    Gaffer
  • Gregory Schurink
    1st AD
  • Chris Snijders
    1st AC
  • Beau Boogaart
    Best Girl
  • Jerina Overweg
    Production Assistant
  • José Nanninga-Verholt
    Production Assistant
  • Margaret Schraven
    Make-Up Artist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Superhero, comedy
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital S35
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Veerle Ackerstaff

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.

Add Director Biography