REGNUM MARIANUM
25 min , short film
Director&Writer: Frida Meichl
DOP: Ákos Nyoszoli
Producer: Botond Lelkes
Producer: Evelyn Balogh
Producer: Szandra Pozsár
REGNUM MARIANUM follows the journey of a 17-year-old Catholic high school girl as she navigates her path after a positive pregnancy test, confronting the reactions of those around her. In this struggle, the school's outcast becomes her only ally.
With our film, we aim to highlight the importance of young girls' right to self-determination and to shed light on the vulnerability and consequences that arise in its absence. The central message of the film is the significance of having the freedom to make one's own choices and the question of how we can break free from the rules imposed upon us by our environment to find our own sense of freedom.
Our creative team is particularly interested in portraying social issues through personal stories. Our goal is to bring audiences closer to the thoughts and emotions of those experiencing these challenges firsthand, building a bridge between people with opposing perspectives and sparking meaningful social discourse.
Our short film was selected to participate in the Work in Progress section of the Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival, one of Central Europe's most prominent Oscar-qualifying festivals dedicated to emerging voices in short-form cinema.
The Work in Progress program offers selected projects the opportunity to present their films at an early stage to industry professionals, including festival programmers, sales agents, and potential co-producers. Our presentation at Friss Hús allowed us to receive valuable feedback and expand our network within the European short film industry.
Being part of this platform not only validated the project's relevance and artistic potential, but also strengthened its visibility as we prepare for completion and future festival circulation.