THE MECHANIC
Independent Short FilmAthens, Greece | 2019
Client:
Sponsored by the Greek Film Center
Team: Ermina Apostolaki | Production & Costume Design Lead
Role: Production & Costume Designer
Team: Ermina Apostolaki | Production & Costume Design Lead
Role: Production & Costume Designer
Concept
The story unfolds in a retro car-repair station, where the Mechanic develops a platonic love affair with a car.
One night the mysterious engineer disappears unexpectedly...
The Mechanic is a commentary on the relationship of the modern Man with the Machine/ Technology.
Utilizing all the mediums of spatial storytelling the team was able to transform an outdated garage to a mysterious time portal.
The story unfolds in a retro car-repair station, where the Mechanic develops a platonic love affair with a car.
One night the mysterious engineer disappears unexpectedly...
The Mechanic is a commentary on the relationship of the modern Man with the Machine/ Technology.
Utilizing all the mediums of spatial storytelling the team was able to transform an outdated garage to a mysterious time portal.
Role
Location scouting & drawings, Moodboards, Car Selection, Costume Fitting, Production & Prop Design, On-set support
Team
Director/ Screenwriter: Dimitris Kotselis
Cinematographer: Claudio Bolivar
Project Status
Filmed in April 2018
Location scouting & drawings, Moodboards, Car Selection, Costume Fitting, Production & Prop Design, On-set support
Team
Director/ Screenwriter: Dimitris Kotselis
Cinematographer: Claudio Bolivar
Project Status
Filmed in April 2018
The Process
Photography: Tina Columbus