Trailer shooting at the 22nd French Film Week in Berlin

Up Close: Premiere Trailer for the Oscar-Nominated Drama »Close«

When international arthouse cinema meets Berlin premiere atmosphere, we are there with our camera in the front row. Commissioned by Pandora Film, Basiliscus Film accompanied Belgian director Lukas Dhont to the Berlin premiere of his acclaimed film »Close« at Cinema Paris. Our goal: an atmospheric premiere trailer that captures the deeply emotional mood of the evening.

VJ Production: Flexibility Meets Cinematic Aesthetics

For this project, we relied on our proven VJ concept. An experienced video journalist accompanied the director closely throughout the 22nd French Film Week. This approach allowed us to stay discreet while remaining right in the middle of the action – from the arrival on the red carpet to the audience Q&A that followed.

• Authentic voices: Immediately after the screening, we captured the first reactions from the audience. The unfiltered, emotional statements from viewers form the heart of the trailer and make the intensity of the film tangible.
• Fast turnaround: With premiere trailers, every hour counts. Thanks to our compact workflow, we were able to review the footage and cut it into a compelling teaser in no time.

A Film That Moves – A Trailer That Lands

»Close« – awarded the Grand Prix at Cannes and nominated for the Academy Award – tells the fragile story of a deep friendship between two 13-year-old boys.

Behind the scenes: The reactions at Cinema Paris were overwhelming. Translating that particular mix of silence and emotion into film was a wonderful creative challenge for our team.

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Our services for this project:

• VJ coverage: Compact camera setup for maximum mobility on location.
• Interviews & vox pops: Professional interviewing of guests and audience members for authentic feedback.
• Event editing: Fast cut and sound design for the premiere trailer.
• Content for social media: Optimised formats for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.