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ABOUT

Viktoria is a film director, scriptwriter, psychotherapist and intensive care doctor.
In reverse chronological order.


Her past professions helped her develop a diagnostic capability that penetrates the surface and an understanding of deep human emotions. 

Built on her previous two degrees, Viktoria completed her MA in screenplay writing and directing in 2019.

After five award-winning short films, she works on two feature-length movies. 

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Filmography

DIVIDING LINE

2022

DIVIDING LINE presents the real-time journey of a young doctor, Lily, who breaks down under the psychological pressure of an accident case.She makes a wrong decision to keep her team safe, which opens the door for an unearthly ride through the night into her worst nightmare as a dedicated helper.

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ANANDA IMPACT SHORT

November 2020

Impact short film for Ananda Impact Ventures, presenting companies Auticon, Open Bionics, Company Bike and Third Space Learning from their portfolio.

U UP?

July 2020

Two young men engage in fleeting sexual intercourse. While they reach the utmost intimacy on a physical level, they stay hopelessly isolated emotionally. They try to connect in their ways, but it might not be enough to experience a real encounter.

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METAPHORMS

August 2019

A psychologist and a painter interpret the works of young autistic people at an exhibition opening. Their conversation seems to target the abstract paintings, however, their real topic is the elusive, constantly changing dynamics of their relationship. While they walk through the gallery, it becomes clear, that they have as many difficulties talking about their feelings, as the artists themselves.

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BUTTERFLY DAUGHTER

March 2018

Upon leaving a state care institute, a 12-year-old girl joins her elder sister and their grandmother in a remote village. She is desperate to reconnect with her neglecting mother, but instead of finding her on social media, she runs into a predator’s trap.

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PINTU

June 2016

The eldest daughter of an abusive father reaches out for help when she realises that her younger sister is also in danger. Breaking through linguistic, cultural and religious barriers she gathers her strength with the support of a Balinese healer to put an end to the well-hidden domestic violence in the family. 

Events
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Raindance 2018: ‘Butterfly Daughter’ Director Viktoria Szemeredy On The Danger Of Online Predators

 

BY JAMES PRESTRIDGE

21 September, 2018

Mentoring

MENTORING

CHARACTERS WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION

And the Oscar goes to… usually a character with a psychological disease. Portraying a person who experiences the world differently can be challenging, but extremely rewarding at the same time. 

SITUATIONS IN THERAPY

Even if you don't plan to write the next House M.D., E.R. or Therapy, you might want to portray therapeutic situations authentically and insightfully. Coming from both a medical and psychological background, I can help you make certain cases and affairs clear.

PITCH-DECK CONSULTATION

You have a brilliant idea for your next film, but presenting it to the relevant people is an art. You might want to introduce your project to provisory producers who can help you turn your dream into reality. Or you need to create a pitch-deck for your cast and crew, so they are all on the same page when it comes to making your film...

SHORT SCRIPT CONSULTATION 

When I was preparing for my first short film, one of the most influential and inspiring producers told me the secret of a great short story: it lies either in the movie's atmosphere or in the twist in the end. Not mentioning the length of it - keep it snappy, he said. Killing your darlings can be painful, but it is worth going through the process if it improves your story. 

TREATMENT / SCRIPTMENT CONSULTATION

Before you engage in the fun part - writing the script and filling your story with life - make sure that the structure is flawless.

FEATURE SCRIPT CONSULTATION

It takes a long time from writing the first draft to the very last one. Actually, your script is going to be rewritten until the first day of shooting. Location, casting, working with your cinematographer blocking the scenes and rehearsing with your actors, who bring their own ideas on the table - these will all alter the final outcome...

SHORT FILM: PRE-PRODUCTION MENTORING

You have a completed script, and you are ready to go into pre-production. However, there are many steps until you shout "Action!" for the first time. 

SHORT FILM: PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION MENTORING

You are almost over those adrenaline-filled, fantastic and hopefully rewarding days of shooting your short film. You have the footage, and everybody asks when they can see your completed film. Well.. it takes time. 

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