Mutant Calculator
| Mutant Calculator | |
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| Directed by | Alexander Tuschinski |
| Produced by | Alexander Tuschinski |
| Written by | Alexander Tuschinski |
| Starring |
Alexander Tuschinski Joachim Sommer Sebastian B Sinja Messerschmidt Dominic Rödel Matthias Kirste |
| Cinematography |
Matthias Kirste Alexander Tuschinski Joachim Sommer |
| Edited by | Alexander Tuschinski |
Release dates |
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Running time |
4 minutes 48 seconds 7 minutes 23 seconds (Director's Cut) |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | English |
Mutant Calculator is a German music video/short film directed by Alexander Tuschinski, who also wrote and performed the song. It was screened and received awards at various international film-festivals,[1] and was officially released online in March 2011.[2]
Plot
In the film, a student learns for a maths-related exam, when suddenly his pocket calculator disappears and re-appears behind him at the size of a human. They start fighting, interrupted by remembering how good friends they once were. Ultimately, the calculator runs off into a snowy landscape, being chased by the student, scaring a group of students along the way.[3]
Production
Alexander Tuschinski wrote and produced Mutant Calculator in order to relax with a small, funny project after directing the feature-film Menschenliebe.[4] There are three versions of the video:
- The regular version, running 4:48 minutes, which shortens the song slightly compared to the song released on iTunes. This is the most widely seen version of the video.[5]
- The Director's Cut, running 7:23 minutes. This version uses the whole, unabridged song "Mutant Calculator".[6]
- The Extended Cut, running 9 minutes. This version is only meant for reference to show more footage filmed on set, and repeats sections of the song. The director explicitly states that this version is not meant as an "official" version, but merely as a supplement for people interested to see more footage.[7]
Reception
The festival-organizers have the right touch selecting films, demonstrated by films like (...) Mutant Calculator.
Screenings / Awards
- Las Vegas Film Festival 2011: Silver Ace Award.[10]
- California Film Awards 2011: Diamond Award (music video competition)[11]
- Nevada International Film Festival 2011: Platinum Reel Award.[12]
- Honolulu Film Awards 2012: Gold Kahuna Award.[13]
- LA Film Festival of the Bizarre 2012: Official Selection.[14]
- Park City Film Music Festival 2012: Official Selection.[15]
- Independent Days Karlsruhe 2012: Official Selection.[16]
References
- ↑ See list of awards and sources below.
- ↑ "Official youtube-upload of "Mutant Calculator" (Director's Cut). The regular version was uploaded in 2012. Please refer to the link in "external links".". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Mutant Calculator on Youtube.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Stuttgarter Zeitung: Article on Mutant Calculator winning at Las Vegas Film Festival.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Mutant Calculator: Youtube upload. As of today, it has more than 60000 views.". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Mutant Calculator - Director's Cut. Youtube upload. As of today, it has ca. 2500 views.". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "Mutant Calculator - Extended Cut. Featuring Foreword by Alexander Tuschinski. Youtube upload. As of today, it has ca. 300 views.". Retrieved 23 November 2014.
- ↑ "KA News: Article mentioning Mutant Calculator". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ Original, unabridged quote in German: "Dass die Festivalmacher zum wiederholten Male ein gutes Händchen bei der Auswahl der Filme bewiesen hat, zeigen Filme wie der für den "Oskar" nominierte Kurzfilm "Raju" (Regie: Max Zähle) oder der Film "Mutant Calculator" (Regie: Alexander Tuschinski), der gerade auf mehreren US-amerikanischen Filmfestivals zahlreiche Preise gewonnen hat."
- ↑ "Stuttgarter Zeitung: Article on Mutant Calculator winning at Las Vegas Film Festival.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "California Film Awards Official Website: List of 2011 winners.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Nevada International Film Festival Official Website: List of 2011 winners.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Honolulu Film Awards Official Website: List of 2012 winners.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Alexander Tuschinski official website: List of Mutant Calculator awards/screenings.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "Park City Film Music Festival 2012: Official Entry for Mutant Calculator.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..
- ↑ "KA-News.de: Article about Independent Days 2012, mentioning Mutant Calculator.". Retrieved 12 November 2014..