Terminal
Logline:
Having been the perfect host for so long, The Woman needs to do something to save herself from her brutal guests before it’s too late.
Synopsis:
A WOMAN in a bloody dress is standing by a fire, looking closer we see a couple of feet laying in the flames. The music accompanies us to alternating shots between the woman in a mask expressing existence though movement and scenes of a COUPLE enjoying life, nature and each other, they are now expecting a baby.
The woman is severely suffering in trying to survive surrounded by man-made things that now flood the earth. The couple rush to see her laying on the ground barely holding on to life. She is relieved to see them approach only to witness the couple's inaction as they just stare at her with arrogance and coldheartedness.
With her last breath she spills a gas canister and it becomes clear that the couple's time is over. After the unsettling music comes to a halt we see the beginning of the movie from another perspective as she throws the broken mask into the fire and walks away. She turns enough for us to see that she is wearing a new mask and now it is clean and whole again.
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Kadi WaldWriter
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Kadi WaldDirector
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Kadi WaldProducer
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Kadi WaldEditor
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Kadi WaldKey Cast
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Josu MämmiKey Cast
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Josu MämmiOriginal Score
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, Experimental, Environmental
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Runtime:6 minutes 6 seconds
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Completion Date:January 31, 2021
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Production Budget:2,000 EUR
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Country of Origin:Finland
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Country of Filming:Finland
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Vegas Movie AwardsLas Vegas
United States
September 27, 2021
27th Sep. - 3rd Oct.
Winner / Best Experimental Film -
New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFANew York City
United States
Winner / Best Experimental Film -
New York International Film Awards™ - NYIFANew York City
United States
Finalist / Best 1st Time Director (Short) -
Top Shorts
United States
Winner / Best First Time Director -
Top Shorts
United States
Honourable Mention / Editing -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles
United States
Nominee / Best Editing -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles
United States
Nominee / Best First Time Director (Female) -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles
United States
Nominee / Best Experimental Short -
Indie Short festLos Angeles
United States
Winner / Best Original Score -
Los Angeles Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Semi-Finalist / First Time Director (Short) -
Lonely Wolf London International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
Semi-finalist / Outstanding Directorial Debut -
Lapua Art & Film FestivalLapua
Finland
July 9, 2021
Official Selection -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Silver Award / Best Experimental Short -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Honourable Mention / Best Women Short -
FlickfairLos Angeles
United States
September 1, 2021
Online screening 1- 30.9.21
Official Selection -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Newcomer Director -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Lead Actress -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Editing -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Costume Design -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Experimental Film -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Zero Budget Film -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Concept Art -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Original Score -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / First-time Director -
FilmhausBerlin
Germany
Nominee / Production Design
Kadi Wald is a filmmaker based in Helsinki, Finland. She is brand new to the world of filmmaking, but doesn’t let that stop her from going at it like a bat out of hell. “Terminal” was the first film she made. Directing, editing and screenwriting are her biggest inspirations.
Currently she is working on new screenplays and trying to find funding for her next project.
Terminal is about the annihilation of humans because not enough is being done to preserve our home planet. A subject deeply important to me. I made Terminal out of anxiety but in the end lies hope, at least for this planet I love.
Although I made this film about Earth I realise that it can represent many different things to different people and that is very fascinating. I love hearing people's perspectives.