Michal Indrak

Replaced (2024 - 2025)
Film (short) by Aether LEVM Studios/Michal Indrak Director, Writer, Editor, Casting, Director, Story Board, Actor (Darwin) Status: In Post-Production Synopsis In this psychological drama, a woman struggling with the tragic loss of her twin brother finds paradoxical solace in a new AI chat app. As she retreats further into a world of artificial comfort, she is forced to confront her grief and choose between simulated reality and authentic human connection. Awards & Recognition The script for Replaced has already received early recognition and an award, showcasing the film's powerful narrative.

Whispers: Waves of the Diary (2024)
Film (short) by Michal Indrak (Documentary and Drama) Film Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Producer Whispers: Waves of the Diary is an award-winning experimental short film that poetically explores the coastal town of Whitstable as a visual diary of memory, place, and time. Influenced by French Avant-garde cinema, the film prioritises mood and texture over plot, using long takes and a trance-like phantom ride technique to create an immersive cinematic meditation. Awards and Recognition This film has received significant acclaim at over 20 international film festivals, with notable wins including: * Best First-Time Filmmaker – LION KING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL * Best Cinematography – Magic Silver Screen, NYC Independent Film Festival, Red Moon Film * Festival, and Cineplay International Film Festival * Best Short Documentary – Seattle Independent Film Festival * Best Male Director – Green International Film Festival * Best Director – Filmique International Film Festival (Sub-category) * Best Experimental – Philadelphia Film Awards * Best First-Time Director – Berlin Short Film Awards & Ottawa Film Award

Whispers: Waves of the Diary Budget: $0 - $100K | Experimental ⋄ Documentary A poetic and experimental short film that uses the coastal town of Whitstable as a visual diary to explore the fluid interplay of memory, place, and time.

Replaced Budget: $0 - $100K | Science Fiction ⋄ Drama A young woman grappling with grief finds solace in an AI chat app, forcing her to confront the blurred lines between authentic human connection and a simulated reality.