SHORTFILM


"Baumageddon – don't become a tree" depicts the drastic consequences of our reckless treatment of nature. This poignant drama tells the story of Astrid and Holger,
who try to fight against the looming transformation of humanity into trees.

When Astrids friend Tanja suddenly turns into a tree, Astrid is confronted with the shocking effects of the so-called Baumageddon. Astrid realizes that Mother Nature is seeking revenge for our ignorance of the climate crisis, turning us into trees. We must take action now!

In "Baumageddon," the emphasis is on dialogue rather than pointing fingers. Instead of extremes, we celebrate every small step towards sustainability. This is a film for everyone – including you!


© Photos: Jessica Christ & Julia Schelbert


CAST


Astrid
Talia Kunszt

Holger
Thomas Kühl

Tanja
Salome Wälti

Mother
Moni Suter

Father
Simon Grab

Brother
Magor Kunszt

Café visitors
Corina Trafelet
Céline Insinna
Fya Lavater

passerby with dog
Lorenz Isler with Mancha

Radio Voice
Ronja Bollinger

CREW


Director
Andrin Fretz

Screenplay
Loris Bosco, Andrin Fretz, Miranda Winter

Screenplay Mentor
Marc Lepetit

Screenplay support
Chiara Rubin

Production
Sandro Thalmann, Loris Bosco, Janine Bucher

Production Support
Felix Scherrer

Cameras
Elias Abdulamin, Yaiza Muñoz, 

Additional Camera
Oliver Schmocker

First Assistant cameras
Linus Folini, Diego Brugger, Dario Schuler

Key Grip
Sam Aebi

Best Girls and Boys
Anna Suter, Nizar Dübi, Emre Aykulteli, Oliver Schmocker

Sound Master
Loris Bosco

Boom operators
Michelle Bobst, Laura Moser

Production Design
Miranda Winter

Wardrobe
Luca Bass, Lara Tokay

Hair and Make-up
Zora Finelli, Ari da Silva, Dianne Keller, Jessica Krenn

Runners
Franz Thiel, Anita Moresi

Set photography
Jessica Christ, Julia Schelbert

Catering
Sandro Thalmann, Julia Schelbert

Transportation
Pius Schelbert
Lazaro Hofmann
Weilenmann Maschinen AG

Location Managers
Blumenland Meier, Lufingen
Family Weilenmann, Neftenbach
Family Bobst, Pfäffikon
Café Xylo, Zürich
Anna Suter and Moira Meier, Thalwil

Marketing Coordination
Julia Schelbert

Social Media
Michelle Bobst, Luca Bass, Sam Aebi

POSTPRODUCTION


Editor
Loris Bosco

Animation
Anna Suter

Music Composer
Norina Largiadèr

Color grading
Oliver Schmocker

Sound design and Mix
Florian Wetter

Soundtrack Song
Anna Rosinelli - Somebody Like You
(P) 2021 Anna Rossinelli, under exclusive license to Universal Music GmbH (Switzerland) 

With kind permission of Universal Music GmbH (Switzerland)

SUPERVISION


Production Managers
Eric Andreae, Marc Lepetit

Copyright
Zurich University of the Arts
    © CAST / AUDIOVISUAL MEDIAJANUAR 2024