LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film still directed by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT film poster

‘Losing It’ is a subversive commentary on addiction, withdrawals, and the sweeping desperation that subsequently takes hold….The film’s fantastical imagery and erratic narrative structure effectively and uniquely convey these themes, making for a fascinating viewing experience.

– Venice Film Week 2022

 

‘Losing It’ takes quite some risks breaking the boundaries of its format in more than one way.…The plot is dark, enigmatic and delirious. One thinks of Flight Club or Memento. In short, a real big screen experience.  

– Pixel Vienna 2022

Perfectly drawn, animated, edited and scored psycho-mystery-relationship-burnout-thriller.

– Best Austrian Animation Festival 2022

The joy of Vernik’s film comes in its unpredictability as you can’t quite foretell where he’ll take you or what he’ll show you from scene to scene. Visually, the film slightly recalls the work of Watchmen Illustrator Dave Gibbons in how he bridges the splendour of science fiction with a world that feels downbeat and bleak.

 – Director’s Notes 2023

LOSING IT short animated film character concept art by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN and Igino

Character concept art by Igino & Revkin

LOSING IT short animated film character concept art by Florian Bo

Character concept art by Florian Boschitsch Bron

Line drawing stage

animation frames

LOSING IT short animated film background 3D render by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN
LOSING IT short animated film background 3D render by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN

background 3D renders

black and white storyboard frames by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN & Igino
black and white storyboard frames by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN & Igino
black and white storyboard frames by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN & Igino
black and white storyboard frames by Sascha Vernik / REVKIN & Igino

storyboard frames by Igino & Revkin

LOSING IT

Animated Short Film 2022

9:30

 

A Delusional Man Meddles With Space & Time

 

Director’s Notes interview

 

Awards

Best Animated Short Film:

Boston Short FF 2022
Montelupo Fiorentino IIFF 2022

Best Animated Film:

New York Super Shorts FF 2022
Venice Film Week 2022
Bruges IFF 2022
Toronto Arthouse FF 2022

Main Prize, Austrian Competition:

Pixel Vienna 2022

Best film in an analog / hybrid technique:

Best Austrian Animation Festival 2022

Official Selection

Aesthetica Short FF 2022
Bolton IFF 2022
Ramsgate IFF 2022
ANIMATOR IAFF 2022
ANIMA IFF 2022
Animaze – Montreal IAFF 2022
ÈCU FF 2022
Bolton FF 2022
Animotion FF 2022
Miami Short FF 2022
Amsterdam IFF 2022
Coney Island FF 2022
Caorle FF 2022
AXD FF 2022
Los Angeles Super Shorts FF 2022
Producer’s Night Los Angeles 2022
Director’s Notes Premiere 2023

Cast

Alex Brotzky – Howard Nightingall
Charlotte – Julie McCarthy
Dr. Plokus – Alexandra Thompson
Lype – Stuart Freeman
Old lady – Kathy Tanner

Credits

Written, Directed & Animated by
Sascha Vernik
Music written and performed by
Clemens Sainitzer
Sound Design & Foley Artist:
Mauricio Duda
Voice Recording:
Georg Zumann, Christian Egger
Dialogue Editors:
Ian Pörnbacher, Christian Egger, Georg Zumann
Music Consultant:
Georg Zumann
Re-Recording Mixer:
René Kornfeld
Sound Postproduction:
Innenhofstudios Vienna
Concept Art:
Sascha Vernik, Igino, Florian Bo
Additional Animation:
Igino, Florian Bo, Sandy Stamenov, Samuel Päplow
Teaser track: SONOTOM – violet
supported by MA7 Stadt Wien Kultur

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