The Sisters Club
The Short Film
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What is our film about?
In a long-awaited reunion, three sisters come together in their childhood home after a year apart, awakening a wave of nostalgia and memories that strengthen the unbreakable bond between them.
This film celebrates the strength, resilience, and bond of sisterhood. Through our project, we aspire to explore the intricacies of female relationships, the unwavering support they offer, and the transformative impact they can have on each individual.
The short visually explores this by using their childhood home as an emotional map for the various aspects that come with these relationships. The story unfolds in one day, when two older sisters visit their younger sister who still lives at home.
This film was produced as the final graduation project for a Master’s Degree at Met Film School.
Themes
Sisterhood, Family, Friendship, Love, Home, Childhood, Nostalgia, Rejection, Feminism.
The Sisters Club is a film that delves into the depths of authentic sisterly connections, capturing their nuanced nature and the blend of positive and negative aspects that only those with siblings can truly understand.
-Kaja Hoffmann-Derlacka
Writer & Director
Main Creative Crew
Director’s Intent
Writer & Director. Kaja Hoffmann-Derlacka
Kaja is a writer and director from Warsaw, Poland. She has a bachelor’s degree in Film & Creative Writing from University of Essex and a master’s degree in Directing from London’s MetFilm School. Through her films she aims to embrace the art of realistic storytelling, capturing the essence of real life, real people, and authentic conversations. She thrives on telling stories that embrace the awkwardness, humour, and slow-paced beauty of our everyday existence.
She has two sisters.
Producer. Sofia Alvarez Ulate
Sofia is a Costa Rican producer based in London. She has worked in productions for television, film, and advertising in New York, Los Angeles, and Costa Rica. Her previous projects include content for companies such as NBC, CNN, Fox, Nike, Chanel, Elle, Glamour, GQ, Sundance Film Festival London, and others. Sofia has graduated with distinction in her master’s degree in Production from Met Film School. She also has a bachelor degree in Communications and Media Studies from Fordham University. Her goal is to one day share nuanced stories about the female, human, and Latin American experience.
She has one sister.
Cinematographer. Genta Komatsu
Genta is a Japanese cinematographer known for his work in the field of music videos and fashion brand promotional videos. With a diverse portfolio, he has skillfully captured the essence and style of numerous fashion brands and artisans in Japan. Currently, he has graduated with a master’s degree in Cinematography from Met Film School, and he is committed to further developing his skills in narrative filmmaking. He is driven by a strong passion for creating cinematic experiences that surpass cultural boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on audiences around the world.
He has one sister.
Campaign Video
You can watch this video in order to learn more about the film and our team. We are proud to announce we have successfully raised the funds necessary to shoot and produce our film!
However, if you would still like to contribute to our festival and marketing fund, feel free to contact us in the links provided below. We appreciate it!
Cinematographer’s Intent
My vision for this short film is to bring the story to life through the artful use of natural conversations, drawing inspiration from the storytelling style of Eric Rohmer. Through the deliberate use of lighting, camera movement, and visual composition, I aim to emphasize the nuances and subtle expressions that lie within the dialogue, immersing the audience in the lives of the characters.
Furthermore, I intend to utilise image systems to enrich the narrative with layers of meaning. By employing recurring images, thoughtfully composed shots, and symbolic colours, I will subtly introduce themes, symbolise character growth, and create associated meanings that deepen the audience’s emotional engagement with the story.
-Genta Komatsu
Cinematographer
Cast
Eden.
Helena Harrisson
Since graduating from Mountview in 2020, I have performed in some wonderful (and wacky!) touring shows, was glammed up as a love island contestant for its 2022 campaign, and have written and performed an original monologue at various scratch nights. As one of four sisters I was delighted to be cast in a short film that explores the different aspects of sisterhood, and the undeniable bond that sisters share.
She has three sisters.
Maisie.
Joanna Strafford
Joanna graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts last summer. During her course she acted in The Penelopiad, Twelfth Night, Far Away, and A Very Expensive Poison. Since graduating, she has performed in From This Day Forward (Rare Fortune Productions), Sweet (Dark Eye Theatre) and Murder by the Book (Rare Fortune Productions). She has also acted in three short films: Worms of the Earth, Icarus and Fuego. Joanna has performed in various rehearsed readings with Actors & Writers London, The White Bear, Players Playwrights, Barons Court Theatre and the OSO.
She has one sister.
Cerys.
Tabitha Ogilvie
Tabitha just finished a four year course at The BRIT School studying Theatre. Whilst training, she was in a few different plays such as A Dolls House, Hamlet and The Unreturning. She is a part of the Bush Young Company and takes part in the annual shows.
She has one sister.
Behind the Scenes
Production -Shoot.
Thank you!
We appreciate you so much for taking your time to learn more about our project and supporting it.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us (information provided below) if you wish to speak to us or if you have any questions about the project. We would be glad to hear from you.
We hope to share The Sisters Club in a screen near you soon!
Contact Info:
the.sisters.club.film@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.sisters.club.film
London, UK
+44 7398266107
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