WELCOME TO THE LOSS

A short fiction film made by 3rd year Audiovisual Communication students at the Universitat Politècnica de València. This captivating short film will immerse you in an intriguing emotional journey. At the heart of the story, Ana is a 35 - year - old woman who denounces to have lost her daughter. She is taken to Clara’s home, a woman in her 40's who can help her, however Clara seems to know much more...

Image with text: We want to raise awareness about the situation of people with dementia. For this, we invite the spectator to connect directly with this reality and emphasize with the main character of the story.- Samuel Caulín, Co-Director

Imagen con texto: Inspirada en el profundo amor madre-hija y la fragilidad de los recuerdos, mi historia coImage with text: Inspired by deep mother-daughter love and the fragility of memories, my story with Ana as the protagonist explores how affection endures through aging. Influenced by The Messiah, it challenges standards by confronting us with the pain and betrayal of memories in life. - Claudia Cuenca, Art Director

Image with text:The story stems from my own experience, after witnessing the impact of time on loved ones, it explores how it blurs the line between the present and the past, and how it affects the perception of life. It willingly seeks to imagine moments of confusion to encourage empathy. - Alba de Marcos, Scriptwriter

OUR TEAM

HELP US

Join our project "The Loss" on Verkami! We need your support to bring our story to the screen and raise awareness about dementia. Every contribution counts, and we offer you exclusive rewards - be part of this cinematic adventure now!

Myosotis
€5

Acknowledgments in the credits

Pansy
10€

Myosotis + Poster

Pink Azalea
20€

Pansy + Postal frame of the short + Early viewing

White Camellia
35€

Pink Azalea + Cup pack + Infusions + Reusable straw

Calendula
50€

White Camellia + Totebag + Incense pack

Poppy
75€

Calendula + Recipes with history - from our mothers and grandmothers

Rosemary
100€

Poppy + Script signed by the team + Props used in the short

Orange Tulip
150€

Rosemary + Workshop with mental health association

FIND OUT MORE

Explore these intriguing articles to enrich your understanding of dementia and its implications.

What is dementia?

After immersing yourself in the intense narrative of The Loss, you will probably want to understand dementia better, nuanced plot of our short film.
Dementia according to the WHO

Dementia VS Alzheimer

It is common for the terms "dementia" and "Alzheimer's" to be used interchangeably, but it is important to understand that they are not synonyms.
What are the differences between both concepts according to the National Institutes of Health

Day centres VS Residences

Here are a series of day centres and residences, which have given us the opportunity to share experiences, knowledge, and learn more about dementia. Check out their Instagram:
Abastos
Boscà
Los Brezos
La Ribera

Advice for caregivers and families of people with dementia

Practical guidance and emotional support. Discover useful tips for caring for people with dementia, from effective communication to strategies for managing stress. Improving quality of life for everyone.
To learn more: Alzheimers.gov

Some sites to learn more about dementia:

Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Alzheimer’s Association

Valencian Society of Neurology PDF

PanAmerican Health Organisation (PAHO)

CONTACT

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Location:

EPSG, Gandía, Valencia

Email:

cortometrajelaperdida@gmail.com