Private Project

Here and Now

Ellen has the dream to finally make the breakthrough as an actress. Suddenly she receives the chance to play a leading role at the Ottawa Theatre in Canada. This not only represents their future, but also the relationship between her and her best friend and roommate Sophie, who has repressed her true feelings.

  • Tom Sielemann
    Director
    Mia
  • Tom Sielemann
    Writer
    Mia
  • Marvin Bogatsch
    Writer
    Gemeinsam, Somnia
  • Tom Sielemann
    Producer
    Mia
  • Marijke Smittenaar
    Key Cast
    "Ellen Keller"
  • Marija Mauer
    Key Cast
    "Sophie Bäumer"
    Krieg der Träume, Über die Grenze
  • Saskia Caroline Keilbach
    Key Cast
    "Amelie Stecker"
    Mia, 3:1, Toronto
  • Nadine Warmuth
    Key Cast
    "Kathrin Seemann"
    Der Lack ist ab, Rosamunde Pilcher
  • René Sydow
    Key Cast
    "Jurymember"
    Pastewka
  • Rebecca-Madita Hundt
    Key Cast
    "Jurymember"
    Einstein, Wilsberg
  • Jens Dornheim
    Key Cast
    "Jurymember"
  • Christoph Nitz
    Key Cast
    "Director"
    Mia, Sankt Maik
  • Sun Jan Liem
    Key Cast
    "Lee"
    Der Lehrer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Hier und Jetzt
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa Mini - Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2,39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Tom Sielemann

2019 "Nominated" - Independent Days International with "Mia"
2019 "Nominated" - Bundesfestival "junger Film!" with "Mia"
2019 "Winner" - Under the Stars "Best Student Short" with "Mia"
2018 "Winner" - L.A. Film Awards "Best Picture/Best Drama" with Mia
2018 „Winner" - Eat my Shorts - Hagener Fenster with "Mia"
2018 "Winner" - Camgaroo Award 2018 with "Mia"
2018 „Nominated“ - 99 Fire Films with „Gesucht“
2017 „Winner” - Short Film Competition „Step up against violence“
2017 „Nominated“ - 99 Fire Films with "Augenblicke"
2017 „Nominated" - Christian Tasche Filmpreis with "Shadows"
2017 „Nominated“ – Abgedreht Film Festival Hamburg with „Shadows“

Education:
2016-2020 Ruhrakademie Schwerte - Subject "Film/Directing"
2015-2017 Vocal and acting training

Latest Filmography:

2019 "HIER UND JETZT / HERE AND NOW"
22 Min. / shortfilm (director/writer/editor)

2018 „MIA“ / "MIA"
Ruhrakademie - 18 min. / shortfilm (director/writer/editor)

2017 „DAS BILDERHAUS“ / „PICTUREHOUSE“
WAM Die Medienakademie - 15 min. / shortfilm (director/editor)

2017 "NACHT" / "NIGHT"
Ruhrakademie - 6 min. / shortfilm (director/writer/editor)

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Director Statement

"I am struggling myself from time to time wether my way of life and the decisions I make are the right one, I really learned from these characters.".