Exhibit #8
The Project
Exhibit #8 is the feature debut of Rotterdam-based director Ruben Broekhuis. With this project, a whole new twist is given to the found footage genre. In this documentary-style fiction film, the viewer slowly discovers that he/she is watching a completely different kind of film than initially thought. The film is produced by Make Way Film en written by Sarah Offringa.
Currently, the film is in post-production. It will premiere in 2022.
For more information please contact: info@makewayfilm.com or +31(0)6 15 82 92 49.
Logline
When Bosnian-born Aisha and cameraman Elias team up to shoot a documentary on the mysterious disappearance of Aisha’s brother, they cross paths with another film crew, who are creating an even more sinister narrative.
Main Cast
Nastaran Razawi Khorasani plays Aisha
Aisha came to the Netherlands in the '90s with her big brother, Adin. They were housed in the local refugee centre in Wilgenburg. Adin disappeared without a trace. Aisha - only being a young kid at the time - was too young to do anything. Soon she got adopted by a loving couple in Rotterdam, who nurtured her to become the
woman she is today. But she never really has been able to stop wondering: what has happened to Adin?
Claudio Magaña Torres plays Elias
Elias has only recently settled in the Netherlands, as he is originally from Venezuela. He is working as a documentary maker, and when he heard his friend Aisha's history, he immediately knew it was a story to chase. He will support her in her search for Adin and document every step of the way.
Mike Reus plays Karl
After an adventures career as a war photographer, Karl settled down in Wilgenburg to enjoy a slower pace of life. He got a job at the local refugee centre, assisting the manager Robert with various tasks.
Coen van Vlijmen plays Robert
Robert is in charge of running the local refugee centre in Wilgenburg.
Crew
Ruben Broekhuis - Director
Monique van Kessel - Producer
D.o.P: Thiemo van Dam
Line producer: Jennifer Eikelenboom
Assistant director: Corien van der Zwaag
Camera, Light and Sound
Sound recordist: Dennis van Rijswijk
1st AC: Jason Hornung
2nd ACs: Yuma Eekman & Peter Marcus
Drone operator: Kees Riphagen
Production
Production assistants:
Marije Loermans, Fauve de Ruiter,
Julia Eikelenboom & Frans-Willem Janssens
Caterer: Robin 't Hart
Set photographer layer 2: Julia Gat
Art, Styling and SFX
Production designer and stylist layer 1: Julia Timmerman
Production designer and stylist layers 2+3: Sanne Croonenberg
Styling on set: Laila Fantozzi
Make-up artists layer 2: Lona Cerutti & Janne Jonasse
Set assistants: Roy Jakobs, Lianne Klitsie & Nina Gideons
Graphic prop designer: Rogier Mulder
Set builder: Joost Kraan
Stunt actor & stunt coordinator: Roland Gotjé
Special make up artist layer 1: Bärbel Scheid
Special make up artists layer 2: Richard Raaphorst, Stephan Vos & Sharon de Ruijsscher (The Mad Scientists Movement)
Special props: Sarina Reilingh & Chris Vos
Post-production
Editor: Kees Riphagen
Composer: Vidjay Beerepoot
Dialogue editor: Ramon Strien
Color grader: Luuk de Kok
Poster designer: Gijs Kuiper
Graphics: Rodrigo Cardoso
Compositor: Rogier Mulder
