I'm just here.
This glimpse into everyday life on an alpine hut intimately captures the simplicity, beauty, and timelessness of a shepherdess’s work in the Swiss Alps. Amidst the breathtaking mountain scenery, the simplicity of life becomes tangible – a calm, almost meditative rhythm that stands in stark contrast to our fast-paced world. The film invites viewers to pause, slow down, and take a deep breath.
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Rasmus KaessmannDirector
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Rasmus KaessmannProducer
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Kathrin RieschKey Cast
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Project Title (Original Language):Ich bin einfach nur da. Und das ist gut so.
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Documentary, Nature, Mountainfilm, Alps
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Runtime:19 minutes 59 seconds
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Completion Date:September 23, 2024
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Country of Origin:Germany
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Country of Filming:Switzerland
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Language:German
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Shooting Format:Sony Fx6
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Aspect Ratio:235:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Paradise Film FestivalCologne
Germany
January 3, 2025
Official Selection -
Belgrade Film FestivalBelgrade
Serbia
January 29, 2025
Quarter Finalist -
Lift-Off Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
February 6, 2025
Official Selection -
Liverpool Indie Awards 2025Liverpool
United Kingdom
March 29, 2025
United Kingdom Premiere
Nominee Best Short Documentary -
New York Film & Cinematography AwardNew York
United States
April 9, 2025
Award Winner Best Cinematography -
Cannes Film AwardsCannes
France
May 5, 2025
Nominee Best Short Documentary -
Athens International Monthly Art Film FestivalAthens
Greece
February 18, 2025
Honorable Mention Best Cinematography -
Filmfest OberurselOberursel
Germany
May 15, 2025
Honorable Mention Best Short Documentary -
Cambridge Short Film FestivalCambridge
United Kingdom
May 27, 2025
Nominee Best Short Documentary -
Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition 2025Hollywood
United States
June 13, 2025
Winner Best Cinematography -
Los Angeles Film and Documentary AwardsLos Angeles
United States
July 8, 2025
Winner Best Cinematography -
Internationales Bergfilm-Festival TegernseeTegernsee
Germany
July 15, 2025 -
Tokyo Film and Screenplay Awards 2025Tokyo
Japan
August 14, 2025
Award Winner Best Edit -
Independent-Star FilmfestFreising
Germany
August 23, 2025
Award Winner Best Documentary -
Palma Film FestivalPalma
Spain
August 22, 2025
Honorable Mention -
Sofia International Film FestivalSofia
Bulgaria
August 30, 2025
Official Selection -
European Short Awards 2025London
United Kingdom
September 23, 2025
Nominee -
YETI FilmFestReykjavík
Iceland
December 10, 2025
Semi-Finalist Best Short Documentary -
Caçador de Filmes
Mexico
November 26, 2025
Award Winner Best Cinematography -
Rio de Janeiro World Film FestivalRio de Janeiro
Brazil
January 7, 2026
Semi-Finalist Best Cinematographer -
Hong Kong Indie Film FestivalHong Kong
Hong Kong
December 5, 2025
Semi-Finalist Best cinematography in short -
Black Owl FestivalBodrum, Mugla
Turkey
February 28, 2026
Award Winner Best Cinematography -
Dubai Independent Film FestivalDubai
United Arab Emirates
December 23, 2025
Award Winner Best Cinematography in Short -
DARK-LANDMunich
Germany
January 1, 2026
Award Winner Short Documentary -
Independent-Star Filmfest Freising Independent-Star Filmfest FreisingFreising
Germany
October 17, 2025
Award Winner Best Documentary