AVANT MON DÉPART, 2023

Directed by Eliott COULAUD

SYNOPSIS:
“A teenager with asthma must get the money saved by his parents for his education and convince his mother to let him go abroad before he leaves.”
“Un adolescent atteint d’asthme doit obtenir l’argent économisé pour ses études par ses parents et convaincre sa mère de le laisser partir à l’étranger avant son départ.”

CREW:
Directed by - Eliott Coulaud
1st AD - Marie Grammatico
Director of Photography - Antoine Plastre
Editor - Paul Foulon
Camera Operator - Paul Foulon
1st AC  - Paul Rahal
2nd AC - Simon Ferrus
Gaffer - Thomas Cavalloni
Grip - Hugo Miquel
Make-up artists - Gaëlle Jaune / Juliette Laget
Sound Engineer - Sébastien Boudet / Henri Calvet
Sound Designer - Henri Calvet

CAST: 
Djénaël Gaultier
Stéphanie Marc
Martial Zani
Dario Leydier

Co-produced by - Envol Production, ACFA Multimédia

"AVANT MON DÉPART" is a 24-minute short film shot in Montpellier (France) in December 2022. The narrative revolves around a teenager with asthma who must access the money saved by his parents for his education and persuade his mother to permit him to journey abroad before his departure.

Eliott Coulaud directed this project, which was conceived as part of his fourth cinema course project. Notably, this endeavor marked his initial experience in directing professional actors and overseeing a team of more than 12 members. 
It is important to know that the film was written, prepared, and filmed in less than three weeks, presenting a significant time constraint as a formidable challenge.

On June 30, 2023, "AVANT MON DEPART" premiered in a Montpellier theater, where it was screened for the producers, crew, actors, and their families.

This short film endeavors to honor individuals who have already experienced or will encounter the emotional weight of leaving the family nest.


(The full project is currently on festival circuit and hasn't been released to the public yet)