Electricks

by Kryštof Kindl

Michael Academy, Czechia

Synopsis

An electrician takes a job to replace sockets, needing quick cash after months of unpaid invoices. However, in the young single mother’s flat he finds an illegal electricity bypass. For her, it means huge debt. For him, he can’t finish the job. He faces a moral choice to walk away or use the situation.

Director's biography

A FAMU student and Michael Academy graduate. In 2022, he won the 48 Hour Film Project and later represented the Czech Republic at the Filmapalooza festival in Los Angeles. With his student exercises, he took part in the festivals Antifet Fest and Mladá kamera Uničov, where he won second place. He also took part in the documentary workshop My Street Films, where he created the short film Hedgehog in a Cage, which was later presented at the international documentary film festival Ji.hlava. His films often look at social topics and mix real-life stories with modern tools like 3D animation. He has directed short spots for the Children’s Crisis Center, the humanitarian organization ADRA, and ALSA, which helps people with ALS. His short fashion film ATOPÉ, created in collaboration with designer Valerie Vrbová, focuses on clothing for people with atopic skin conditions.

Credits

Director: Kryštof Kindl

Screenplay: Kryštof Kindl

Cinematography: Tomáš Dudek

Editing: Kryštof Kindl

Producer: Kryštof Kindl

Specifications

Original title: Electricks

Running time: 14'

Film type: Fiction

Country: Czechia

Completion date: June, 2026