Actress (f/d) as "Eva" for a student short film

Logline:

When a conversation about the future of her daughter, Eva, erupts into an argument, Vera strikes a deal with the supernatural to immortalize a lovely moment from the past, daring time to stop.

Premise:

When you truly love something, you have to have faith in it to let it go.

Contact: Leonie

Character

Eva has been a curious and courageous person since childhood. She longs to discover the world in her own way and explore it through her art and creativity. Not only is she very passionate, but she often lets her emotions guide her. While this is a great strength, it also often makes her impulsive and sometimes reckless. She also wants to appear more mature and self-confident than she actually is. Beneath her fiery and "lively" façade lies a soft core that still longs for the acceptance of others - especially her mother.

Eva doesn't like to show this vulnerable side of herself and therefore rarely admits when she is afraid. In her nature, she often contrasts with her mother, who is more reserved in comparison and longs for security. Much of Eva's character has been shaped by her life, most of which she spent in the old house with her mother. This house was like a shield against pain and insecurity throughout her childhood and adolescence. It was there that she learned to love nature and explore it - but as she grew older, so did her curiosity for more.

Although she treasures her life there, she has enormous potential that she can only fully develop in a new environment.

The mother-daughter dynamic

The relationship with her mother Vera is the strongest bond in Eva's life. She appreciates and loves her very much and has learned a lot of what she knows from her. This is precisely why Vera's opinion is incredibly important to her - even if she doesn't always want to admit it.

Vera is like the personification of a comfort zone: loving, warm, caring and protective. She tends to indulge in nostalgia often and reflect on the beautiful past, especially Eva's childhood. However, like any comfort zone, she is also afraid of change, pain and the unpredictability of life.

This contrast repeatedly leads to conflict between Vera's security-seeking character and Eva's passionate, impulsive nature. Eva's decision to finally move out is therefore a huge step on the path to finding herself.

Motivation

Eva's greatest desire is to create and bring her own story out into the world. She incorporates many aspects of her youth and childhood into her art. She integrates flowers from the garden, childhood memories and, above all, the image of her mother into her works. In this way, she not only tells her story, but also carries on the love for her mother and her past.

Dynamic development

In the course of the story, Eva learns to admit her fears and develop an understanding for her mother. Although nothing fundamental changes in her nature, Vera's inner development gives her the support she needs to believe in herself more. This enables her to take the next step - and become an independent person.