Private Project

Beyond The Beyond

Tension crackles between Selma and Mark during their trip in the hearse. But their plans are disrupted by a dim-witted petty criminal who sneaks into the car while they’re out buying condoms. When they discover him, a fight breaks out, which Selma, as an artist, captures in her sketchbook. Using a trick, the crook wins the fight and tries to steal the car but can’t get it to start, so he reluctantly takes Selma and Mark hostage instead.

  • Leander Kretschmer
    Director
    Rumkuchen, Nick 'n' Stevie
  • Leander Kretschmer
    Writer
    Rumkuchen, Nick 'n' Stevie
  • Veronika Smolková
    Writer
    Nickt 'n' Stevie
  • Luca Baumeister
    Writer
  • Leander Kretschmer
    Producer
    Rumkuchen, Nick 'n' Stevie
  • Luca Baumeister
    Producer
  • Veronika Smolková
    Producer
  • Maja Elisabeth Wulff
    Key Cast
    "Selma"
  • Samuel Urban
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Dominic Holtschmit
    Key Cast
    "Gauner"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Jenseits vom Jenseits
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Feature, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.37:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ruhrakademie
Director Biography - Leander Kretschmer

Leander Kretschmer, born in 2001 in Germany, is an emerging director who studied directing at Ruhrakademie Schwerte until 2024. Originally from Schleswig-Holstein, he shoots his films in North Rhine-Westphalia and specializes in comedy. At the Schleswig-Holstein Youth Film Festival, he was awarded the Newcomer Prize and the Audience Award in 2021 for his short film NICK 'N' STEVIE. In 2023, he received the Audience Award again for his film RUMKUCHEN, underscoring his connection to the regional film community.

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Director Statement

In BEYOND THE BEYOND, I wanted to bring life and death together in an absurd way. It’s about young people who find themselves in a chaotic adventure between a hearse and a love game. Quirky twists bring the story to life and keep things moving. Through animations, the short film explores Selma’s inner world, complementing the scenes and amplifying the grotesque moments, while the serious tones never overpower the lightness.