I Like You.

In a world taken over by supernatural entities who destroy anything you grow to love or enjoy, two young men meet up for a dinner date. Despite their best efforts to keep an emotional distance, they begin to develop feelings for each other – a mistake that could end the burgeoning relationship before it begins.

  • Luis Ferreira
    Director
    Solum Requiem
  • Luis Ferreira
    Writer
    Solum Requiem
  • Luis Ferreira
    Key Cast
    "Nathan"
    Nas Cordas; Solum Requiem; O Destino Das Memórias; Crime, Disse Ele; Aparato; Pandemónio; Olhos Que Não Vêem
  • Danni De Martino
    Key Cast
    "Chris"
  • Luis Ferreira
    Producer
    Solum Requiem
  • Luis Ferreira
    Director of Photography
  • Luis Ferreira
    Camera and Boom Operator
  • Danni De Martino
    Camera and Boom Operator
  • Luis Ferreira
    Practical Effects
  • Danni De Martino
    Make-Up
  • SOUTH STUDIOS
    Post-Production
  • Eduardo Matias
    Editor
  • Eduardo Matias
    Colour Grading
  • Igor Scholz
    Sound Design
  • Igor Scholz
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    I Like You.
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 15, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Denmark
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (4K)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 3in1 Film Fest
    Almeirim, Santarém
    Portugal
    November 27, 2022
    National Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Luis Ferreira

Luis Ferreira is a former biologist and environmental consultant who made his acting debut in the short film “Olhos Que Não Vêem”. To date, his artistic training has passed through ACT and AMA in Portugal, and City Academy in UK. His most recent projects include the short films "One Night Lullaby" and "Nas Cordas". With the support of my colleagues, he's making his directorial debut with "Solum Requiem" and "I Like You."

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Director Statement

This short film was based on a nightmare I had where I was walking down the street with a friend, stalked by an unseen creature. We were both cold and detached because we knew showing emotion would be the death of us.

So this got me thinking – what would happen to us as a society if the only way to survive was to never feel joy? How would that shape our way of thinking, of being? How would it affect childbirth, parenting, dating and so on?

Of course, being a young actor with virtually no budget, I had to adapt the concept to an idea that could be doable – hence, a utilitarian dinner date gone wrong when emotions start to show.