What Remains
"What Remains" is a narrative-driven music video about a renowned Quantum Physicist who disappears after an alleged routine test in a research facility. His brother, left behind, struggles to keep his sanity while in pursuit of finding his twin brother. After almost going mad, he has a sneaking suspicion and tries the impossible... unaware that the effect might be the cause for his brother’s disappearance. Because everything is interconnected.
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Stefan FitznerDirector
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Jonathan SteilDirector of Photography
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Stefan FitznerWriter
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Release me, I'm Restless ProductionsProducer
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LIONLIONProducer
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Release me I’m Restless Motion DesignPostproduction & VFX
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Felix Stürmeyer1st Assistant Camera
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Eike DahleGrip
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Michael RückertProduction Design
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Matthias RückertProduction Design
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Ronja HaasProduction Design
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Sophia VollandMake-Up
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Kira BürgerhoffColorist
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Yannik LindigProduction Assistance
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Felix LindigProduction Assistance
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Margarete RückertCraft services
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Nico BuitragoSet Photography
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Sophia JungSet Photography
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Benjamin GeyerPromotional Photography
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Elisabeth GeyerPromotional Photography
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Lee-Roy BenderAdditional Set Photography
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Michael RückertKey Cast"Dr. Michael Rückert"
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Matthias RückertKey Cast"Dr. Matthias Rückert"
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Andre BayerKey Cast"Dr. Andre Bayer"
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David LaplantKey Cast"Dr. David Laplant"
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Project Title (Original Language):What Remains
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Project Type:Music Video
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Genres:Sci-Fi, Drama
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Runtime:4 minutes 25 seconds
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Completion Date:May 21, 2021
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Production Budget:20,000 EUR
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Country of Origin:Switzerland
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Country of Filming:Germany
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, BM URSA
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Aspect Ratio:21:9
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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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Munich Music Video AwardsMunich
Germany
May 27, 2021
German Premiere
Winner Best Editing -
Munich Music Video AwardsMunich
Germany
May 27, 2021
German Premiere
Winner Best Visual Effects -
London Indie Short FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
May 31, 2021
UK Premiere
Semifinalist Best Music Video -
Direct Monthly Online Film FestivalMichigan
United States
June 1, 2021
US Premiere
Official Selection Best Music Video -
Florence Film AwardsFlorence
Italy
June 5, 2021
Italian Premiere
Winner Best Music Video -
Florence Film AwardsFlorence
Italy
June 5, 2021
Italian Premiere
Winner Best Visual Effects -
Florence Film AwardsFlorence
Italy
June 5, 2021
Italian Premiere
Honorable Mention: Editing -
Phoenix International Short Film FestivalOntario
Canada
June 18, 2021
North American Premiere
Nominee Best Music Video -
International Music Video AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
June 24, 2021
Winner Best Europe Music Video -
International Music Video AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
June 24, 2021
Winner Best VFX -
Florida ShortsFlorida
United States
June 30, 2021
Us Premiere
Semifinalist Best Music Video -
LA Underground Film ForumLos Angeles
United States
July 18, 2021
Honorable Mention -
Hollywood Gold AwardsHollywood
United States
July 25, 2021
Hollywood Premiere
Gold Award Best Music Video -
Hollywood Gold AwardsHollywood
United States
July 25, 2021
Hollywood Premiere
Gold Award Best Cinematography -
Hollywood Gold AwardsHollywood
United States
July 25, 2021
Hollywood Premiere
Gold Award Best Editing -
Milan Gold AwardsMilan
Italy
July 27, 2021
Silver Award Best Music Video -
Milan Gold AwardsMilan
Italy
July 27, 2021
Gold Award Best Editing -
Milan Gold AwardsMilan
Italy
July 27, 2021
Gold Award Best Cinematography -
Vesuvius International Film FestNaples
Italy
July 31, 2021
Winner Best Editing -
Vesuvius International Film FestNaples
Italy
July 31, 2021
Winner Best Movie Poster -
RED MOVIE AWARDSReims
France
August 6, 2021
French Premiere
Winner Best Video Clip -
RED MOVIE AWARDSReims
France
August 6, 2021
French Premiere
Winner Best Cinematography -
LIverpool International Film FestivalLiverpool
United Kingdom
November 14, 2021
Winner Best International Music Video -
Lonely Wolf International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
December 16, 2021
Winner Best Music Video Montage Editing -
Lonely Wolf International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
December 16, 2021
Finalist Best Music Video -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisabon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best Music Video -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisabon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best Cinematography -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisabon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best Scenography -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisabon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best VFX -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisabon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best Science Fiction -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisabon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best Poster -
Golden Lemur International Film FestLisbon
Portugal
February 23, 2022
Winner Best Director -
Arrow International Film FestivalParis
France
March 12, 2022
Winner Best Music Video -
Arrow International Film FestivalParis
France
March 12, 2022
Winner Best Cinematography -
Arrow International Film FestivalParis
France
March 12, 2022
Winner Best Scenography -
Arrow International Film FestivalParis
March 12, 2022
Winner Best Visual Effects -
Arrow International Film FestivalParis
France
March 12, 2022
Winner Best Science Fiction -
Arrow International Film FestivalParis
France
March 12, 2022
Winner Best Poster -
RED MOVIE AWARDSReims
Switzerland
May 7, 2022
Winner Best Music Video -
MAGMA International Film Festival
Spain
April 20, 2023
Spanish Premiere
Winner Best Music Video -
MAGMA International Film Festival
Spain
April 20, 2023
Spanish Premiere
Winner Best Music Video Artist -
MAGMA International Film Festival
Spain
April 20, 2023
Spanish Premiere
Winner Best Original Song
Born 1984 in Schaffhausen, Stefan Fitzner, grew up in the city of Basel. He discovered his love for design, especially moving pictures at a young age. Following graduation from the Basel, School of Design in 2008, Stefan Fitzner worked in Zurich, Berlin, Mannheim & Basel. Collaborating on productions in advertising, television & film, he further focuses on creating moving pictures and motion design in particular. In 2014 Stefan Fitzner founded his own production company and went on to create and direct music videos, commercials and animation videos.
"Always working indefatigably to abide by my principles of reaching joy and fulfillment through creating things."