Private Project

Thirteen

Thomas, a successful tax associate, receives an unexpected phone call while driving home, which triggers a series of events that could threaten his carefully cultivated life.

SHORT SYNOPSIS: A man driving home gets an unexpected phone call, putting his hard-earned life at risk.

LOGLINE: A man's drive home is disrupted by a call.

  • Tom Bezhanishvili
    Key Cast
    "Thomas"
  • Lisa Sigismondi
    Key Cast
    "Nina "
  • Michael Glantschnig
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
  • Astrit Alihajdaraj
    Key Cast
    "Dimitri"
  • Viktoria Windhab
    Director
  • Bernhard Schlick
    DOP / Grading
  • Tom Bezhanishvili
    Writer
  • Alexander F. Roemich
    Production sound recordist
  • Dominik Halb
    Sounddesign / Mix
  • Angel Vasillev
    Filmscore
  • Riccardo Zottele
    Lighting
  • Rodan Sabo
    Grip
  • Stefan Binder
    Coordinator
  • Corinna Menclik
    Make-up
  • George Bezani
    Costume
  • Viktoria Windhab
    Producer
  • Tom Bezhanishvili
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Dreizehn
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Psychological thriller
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 13, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Austria
  • Country of Filming:
    Austria
  • Language:
    German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Reims
    France
    May 10, 2024
    European Premiere
    Honorable mention
Director Biography - Viktoria Windhab

Viktoria Windhab - Director

I learned the trade twice. The first time at a university in Germany and the second time at the "Little Lights Studio", a storytelling company based in Vienna, Austria.

Little Lights Studio School - Masters in creating branded content and dealing with agencies and clients. I moved from observing from afar to already trying myself as a director on several occasions.

Tried and tested in dealing with actors and animated worlds. Both areas are fascinating and always present new challenges.

Everybody has to go their own way one day. That's why I successfully passed the final test at Little Lights Studio and have been on the road as a director since late 2018.

In my spare time, I still surround myself with stories. Writing scripts, working on short films, or assisting friends on set are among my many hobbies.

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Tom Bezhanishvili - Actor, writer and producer

Tom has made a mark in the realms of both film and television, showcasing his talent not only in Europe but also on the international stage. Throughout his career, he has undergone rigorous training from esteemed acting institutions and coaches, honing his craft to perfection.

Beyond my prowess in front of the camera, my interests extend to the art of screenwriting and producing. My passion for the entire filmmaking process reflects a deep commitment to storytelling and the cinematic medium as a whole. 



“The essence of being human includes storytelling, a fundamental element that defines us. And Filmmaking provides a platform for it, allowing me to express and share my narrative with the world.”

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Director Statement

Since the day one I have stepped into my professional acting career, I have dreamed about producing and making films on my own. In my spare time, I always enjoyed reading the screenplays of my favorite films and writing my own stories, usually in English.

So It all started in 2020 during the Covid lockdown with the idea and vision, brought to the paper. It was my first debut screenplay written in German.

In 2021, we joined the forces together with Viktoria to make this script in to a film.
She brought to the project not only her directorial vision, but also the structure and know-how of filmmaking and producing, alongside amazing crew members. It was a blessing to work with her and especially to learn from her along the way.

I put everything I had in our film “Thirteen”, and I was blessed to work with so many remarkable people at every stage. It took a long time to bring it to the finish line. Now I just want people to see it, absorb it and enjoy it.

Tom Bezhanishvili
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“THIRTEEN” (2023) Film delves into the psychology of a man who has used dishonesty and greed as the foundation of his existence.

We used the car as a primary setting for our action to create a sense of confinement. Emotionally bounding repression, one feels when realizing that - it’s the dead end. Car as a character, as a symbol-synonym of detention, incarceration, intensified limitation of one’s body and mind, something we all go through, especially in the post-Covid era.

From a production perspective, shooting inside a car required a lot of creativity and flexibility from the crew. The process was fascinating and genuinely challenging, as we had to design and direct scenes inside a limited space, capture sounds, in-coming calls, manage actors and overcome endless obstacles, which a limited space inevitably imposes. Luckily, we managed to be creative, turning defective hurdles into effective advantages, creating compelling and memorable scenes that transport audiences directly inside a moving car, while increasing the overall tension and the thrill set as a primary modulation for the film.

Recollecting the experience, We are grateful for the opportunity to have collaborated with such a talented and passionate group of people to produce a fully independent, unique piece of cinema, made with passion, love and hard work of each crew member.

Their commitment to the project was a blessing, and we cannot wait to show the finished film to audiences everywhere.

Our purpose was to present a compelling story that raises important questions, while both entertaining and provoking thoughts.

Viktoria Windhab │ Tom Bezhanshvili