Hello,

We are students of the K. Kieślowski Film School in Katowice. We are currently working on a diploma film titled Er0tic Melancholia, directed by Julia Smoleń, a third-year directing student.

We aim to create a film that authentically explores the themes of modern relationships, intimacy, and the boundaries we set for ourselves.

Our goal is to raise funds to support the production of this film. Every contribution to our fundraiser will help us bring this project to life. Your support will help us cover the costs of:

• transportation for our crew
• meals
• on-set insurance
• accommodation for the crew
• hard drive purchases

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Sonia (19) and Diana (28) are in a fictional relationship on social media, working together to grow their presence on the OnlyF*ns platform. Secluded in a rented villa, they spend the weekend creating content for an influential client whose virtual presence looms over them throughout their stay.

The situation becomes more complicated as Sonia begins to fall deeply in love. Crossing the line between professional and personal, she experiences her first love—constantly wondering if Diana might feel the same.

When the client suggests crossing a boundary they’ve so far avoided, the women are forced to confront the emotional and professional consequences of the game they’ve created.

CREATORS

Writer & Director: Julia Smoleń

A graduate of Cultural Studies (Jagiellonian University) and the DOK PRO documentary program (Wajda School). She is currently a third-year directing student at the K. Kieślowski Film School in Katowice.

Julia is affiliated with the editorial team of the OFF CAMERA film festival in Kraków. She is the author of several short fiction and documentary films.

https://filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?osoba=11182617

Cinematography: Kaja Struszczyk

A third-year cinematography student at the K. Kieślowski Film School. She is the director of photography for several short fiction films screened at festivals such as Młodzi i Film, the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia, and Molodist in Kyiv, as well as for fashion films and music videos.

https://filmpolski.pl/fp/index.php?osoba=11182617

Production Management: Dorota Surażyńska, Karolina Pobereżko

Students of Film and Television Production at the K. Kieślowski Film School, currently in their 5th and 2nd year, respectively. Erotic Melancholia marks their third collaboration as a team. They have gained experience working on student short films (Jak we śnie, Queen of Disaster) as well as at film festivals, including the 64th Krakow Film Festival and the 22nd Węgiel Film Festival.

Join us and support our film fundraiser! Every contribution matters and brings us closer to realizing our artistic vision :)