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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.

  • Stefan Fitzner
    Director
  • Jonathan Steil
    Director of Photography
  • Stefan Fitzner
    Writer
  • Release me, I'm Restless Productions
    Producer
  • LIONLION
    Producer
  • Release me I’m Restless Motion Design
    Postproduction & VFX
  • Felix Stürmeyer
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Eike Dahle
    Grip
  • Michael Rückert
    Production Design
  • Matthias Rückert
    Production Design
  • Ronja Haas
    Production Design
  • Sophia Volland
    Make-Up
  • Kira Bürgerhoff
    Colorist
  • Yannik Lindig
    Production Assistance
  • Felix Lindig
    Production Assistance
  • Margarete Rückert
    Craft services
  • Nico Buitrago
    Set Photography
  • Sophia Jung
    Set Photography
  • Benjamin Geyer
    Promotional Photography
  • Elisabeth Geyer
    Promotional Photography
  • Lee-Roy Bender
    Additional Set Photography
  • Michael Rückert
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Michael Rückert"
  • Matthias Rückert
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Matthias Rückert"
  • Andre Bayer
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Andre Bayer"
  • David Laplant
    Key Cast
    "Dr. David Laplant"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    What Remains
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BM URSA
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Munich Music Video Awards
    Munich
    Germany
    May 27, 2021
    German Premiere
    Winner Best Editing
  • Munich Music Video Awards
    Munich
    Germany
    May 27, 2021
    German Premiere
    Winner Best Visual Effects
  • London Indie Short Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    May 31, 2021
    UK Premiere
    Semifinalist Best Music Video
  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
    Michigan
    United States
    June 1, 2021
    US Premiere
    Official Selection Best Music Video
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    June 5, 2021
    Italian Premiere
    Winner Best Music Video
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    June 5, 2021
    Italian Premiere
    Winner Best Visual Effects
  • Florence Film Awards
    Florence
    Italy
    June 5, 2021
    Italian Premiere
    Honorable Mention: Editing
  • Phoenix International Short Film Festival
    Ontario
    Canada
    June 18, 2021
    North American Premiere
    Nominee Best Music Video
  • International Music Video Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 24, 2021
    Winner Best Europe Music Video
  • International Music Video Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 24, 2021
    Winner Best VFX
  • Florida Shorts
    Florida
    United States
    June 30, 2021
    Us Premiere
    Semifinalist Best Music Video
  • LA Underground Film Forum
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 18, 2021
    Honorable Mention
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Hollywood
    United States
    July 25, 2021
    Hollywood Premiere
    Gold Award Best Music Video
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Hollywood
    United States
    July 25, 2021
    Hollywood Premiere
    Gold Award Best Cinematography
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Hollywood
    United States
    July 25, 2021
    Hollywood Premiere
    Gold Award Best Editing
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    July 27, 2021
    Silver Award Best Music Video
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    July 27, 2021
    Gold Award Best Editing
  • Milan Gold Awards
    Milan
    Italy
    July 27, 2021
    Gold Award Best Cinematography
  • Vesuvius International Film Fest
    Naples
    Italy
    July 31, 2021
    Winner Best Editing
  • Vesuvius International Film Fest
    Naples
    Italy
    July 31, 2021
    Winner Best Movie Poster
  • RED MOVIE AWARDS
    Reims
    France
    August 6, 2021
    French Premiere
    Winner Best Video Clip
  • RED MOVIE AWARDS
    Reims
    France
    August 6, 2021
    French Premiere
    Winner Best Cinematography
  • LIverpool International Film Festival
    Liverpool
    United Kingdom
    November 14, 2021
    Winner Best International Music Video
  • Lonely Wolf International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 16, 2021
    Winner Best Music Video Montage Editing
  • Lonely Wolf International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 16, 2021
    Finalist Best Music Video
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisabon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best Music Video
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisabon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best Cinematography
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisabon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best Scenography
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisabon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best VFX
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisabon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best Science Fiction
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisabon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best Poster
  • Golden Lemur International Film Fest
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    February 23, 2022
    Winner Best Director
  • Arrow International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    March 12, 2022
    Winner Best Music Video
  • Arrow International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    March 12, 2022
    Winner Best Cinematography
  • Arrow International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    March 12, 2022
    Winner Best Scenography
  • Arrow International Film Festival
    Paris
    March 12, 2022
    Winner Best Visual Effects
  • Arrow International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    March 12, 2022
    Winner Best Science Fiction
  • Arrow International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    March 12, 2022
    Winner Best Poster
  • RED MOVIE AWARDS
    Reims
    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
Director Biography - Stefan Fitzner

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.

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Director Statement

"Always working indefatigably to abide by my principles of reaching joy and fulfillment through creating things."