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Eureka

A man awakes from a coma and embarks on an epic journey to reconnect with his girlfriend.

In a world where Dream Corp has hacked the brain chemistry for eternal love and happiness; Paul wakes up from a car crash, alone. On his way home, he finds a mysterious letter offering to reconnect him with his girlfriend.

He must now find Sara in time for them to embark on an epic trip through space and through the mind.

  • Nicholas Milan Lazović
    Director
    Curtain Call
  • Nicholas Milan Lazović
    Writer
    Curtain Call
  • Allegra Venturi
    Producer
    Curtain Call
  • Jozef Kaut
    Producer
    Curtain Call
  • TJ Kalunga Jones
    Producer
    With Love, My Darling, Final Gift
  • Cooper Tweedie
    Producer
  • India Mullen
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
    Normal People
  • Charlie Field
    Key Cast
    "Paul"
    Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Poldark, Curtain Call
  • Lloyd Levin
    Executive Producer
    Boogie Nights, Watchmen, Da Five Bloods
  • Steve Begg
    Visual Effects Supervisor
    Casino Royale, Spectre, Hijack
  • Tim Walton
    Visual Effects Supervisor
    Batman Begins, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, Curtain Call
  • Simon Van Parijs
    Cinematographer
    Curtain Call, Incubus
  • Nivitha Muralikrishna
    Production Designer
    Knives Out 3
  • Antigone Kots
    Art Director
    Bugonia
  • Christian Heschl
    Composer
    Unwavering
  • Tobia Malagutti
    Sound Designer
    Curtain Call
  • Manon Raoult
    Costume Designer
  • Gi Ponci
    Hair and Makeup
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    France, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.25:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Nicholas Milan Lazović

Nicholas, a British filmmaker with Danish and Serbian roots, brings a distinctive global perspective to his work. His films are characterized by their strong thematic anchors, propelled by a keen sense of pacing and gripping narrative hooks.

His 2023 writer-director debut, CURTAIN CALL, garnered critical acclaim, premiering at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival and securing distribution through WeShort, a streaming platform partnered with the Sundance Institute. Nicholas is now collaborating again with producers Allegra Venturi and Jozef Kaut (CURTAIN CALL), and executive producer Lloyd Levin (BOOGIE NIGHTS, WATCHMEN, DA 5 BLOODS) on his upcoming short film, EUREKA. The film recently received an Honorable Mention from BAFTA Qualifying FFilmic film festival.

With a background in literature, Nicholas's visual storytelling is further enhanced by his experience at Shadowplay Features, where he worked alongside Lloyd Levin on screenplay development and investor proposals. He has also honed his industry acumen by evaluating screenplays for commercial and creative potential at various film markets, including Cannes, and gained valuable insights during his time at Icon Film Distribution. Nicholas is currently developing a series with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Menno Meyjes (THE COLOR PURPLE, MAX, INSIDE MAN), signifying his continued evolution as a storyteller.

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Director Statement

This satirical short film explores technology's profound impact on human relationships. Set in a world mirroring our own, where the digital and real have seamlessly intertwined, EUREKA playfully yet critically examines our collective obsession with “the next big thing.” It poses a powerful and timely question: can a simulated reality offer the same fulfillment as the real world?

This project is also in the continuation of my short film, CURTAIN CALL, and builds upon the filmmaking approach and tone which inspires me. This approach, while being entertainment-first, is rooted in important and thought-provoking themes; and encourages audience members to form their own relationship with the film.