Next-Hero Clinic
A short humorous film part of the Nikon Film Festival 2025
Creatives
Charles Brepsant, director - Pierre Emmanuel, screenwriter - Blaise Villars, DoP
Project
Short Film (2mins20)
Fiction
In short
In a world where superpowers are mundane, two patients seeking new abilities discuss their future. Between absurdity, hope, and regrets, they learn that swapping powers doesn’t always bring happiness.
Context (the brief)
Creating a narrative of 2 minutes and 20 seconds – was the challenge of the Nikon Film Festival!
The world of Next Hero Clinic blends realism and absurdity with a tragicomic tone, reflecting a society obsessed with self-fulfillment.
Creative process & concept
The genesis of this project is based on a simple yet powerful concept by Emmanuel Degryse: to subvert the codes of superhero stories in order to explore universal themes such as the search for identity, important decisions, and the absurdity of our aspirations.
The characters were designed to embody a contrast: one, a clumsy dreamer in search of greatness; the other, a stoic observer with subtle yet visionary power.
The artistic work is a delicate balance between various creative aspects. Every decision – whether it's the tone, the dialogues, or the visual universe – was the result of careful collaboration, aiming to harmonise humor, emotion, and reflection, crafting each scene in both an entertaining and meaningful way.
Client
Charles Brepsant, director - Pierre Emmanuel, screenwriter - Blaise Villars, DoP
Project
Short Film (2mins20)
Fiction
In short
In a world where superpowers are mundane, two patients seeking new abilities discuss their future. Between absurdity, hope, and regrets, they learn that swapping powers doesn’t always bring happiness.
Context (the brief)
Creating a narrative of 2 minutes and 20 seconds – was the challenge of the Nikon Film Festival!
The world of Next Hero Clinic blends realism and absurdity with a tragicomic tone, reflecting a society obsessed with self-fulfillment.
Creative process & concept
The genesis of this project is based on a simple yet powerful concept by Emmanuel Degryse: to subvert the codes of superhero stories in order to explore universal themes such as the search for identity, important decisions, and the absurdity of our aspirations.
The characters were designed to embody a contrast: one, a clumsy dreamer in search of greatness; the other, a stoic observer with subtle yet visionary power.
The artistic work is a delicate balance between various creative aspects. Every decision – whether it's the tone, the dialogues, or the visual universe – was the result of careful collaboration, aiming to harmonise humor, emotion, and reflection, crafting each scene in both an entertaining and meaningful way.
