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Bastian Laigaard

Screenwriter
Class #12
Members

Bastian Laigaard

Screenwriter
Class #12

Bastian was born in Aarhus in 1992. He has always told stories, through music, acting and modern dance, and one still sees that those experiences are present in his screenwriting.

He finds inspiration in music, literature, art, and past experiences. His stories revolves around family, friendship, and relationships between people who long to reach and understand each other.

There is a sense of lightness and hope that shines through the seriousness that otherwise forms the basis of his stories. There are characters who say the right things at the wrong times, and do the wrong things, to feel right.

Bastian uses the film's possibilities to express a poetic truth about the special and absurd beings we are, when we are most pressured and we must let the mask fall. And with the drama as a driving force and a slightly playful approach to form, he tries along the way to open our eyes to our surroundings: the little things and signs that only appear to those who look.

Bastian works with both films and TV series, and has been involved in developing series at A Production and Sequoia Global Alliance.

Bastian Laigaard
was a part of Class #
12
Super16 films of
Bastian Laigaard
Faded

FADED is a coming-of-age tale about a group of suburban boys whose carefree, hash-fueled days are suddenly shaken by family turmoil and the harsh reality of adulthood closing in.

Final film
#
12
12
49 min
2024
Faded

FADED is a coming-of-age tale about a group of suburban boys whose carefree, hash-fueled days are suddenly shaken by family turmoil and the harsh reality of adulthood closing in.

Caretakers

While at work, the dutiful caretaker Ellis is sought out by his long-lost sister Mira. Under the guise of being in training as a caretaker, she comes with him to work. Throughout a hectic workday, they try to find each other again, through a confrontation of old traumas, open wounds, and unrequited sibling love.

First-year film
#
12
12
30 min
2022
Caretakers

While at work, the dutiful caretaker Ellis is sought out by his long-lost sister Mira. Under the guise of being in training as a caretaker, she comes with him to work. Throughout a hectic workday, they try to find each other again, through a confrontation of old traumas, open wounds, and unrequited sibling love.

A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men

In a near future, where a pill can extend only women's lives by 400 years, and men everywhere lose influence as a result, we meet the now-deposed Prime Minister, Kim Harding, as he gathers a group of aggrieved men behind him in an attempt to regain power and influence. Everything is going according to plan, until Kim's disciple, the younger, angrier and more idealistic man, Karl, wins over the group and challenges Kim in an internal struggle for power and honor. Life and death.

Mid-term film
#
12
12
35 min
2023
A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men

In a near future, where a pill can extend only women's lives by 400 years, and men everywhere lose influence as a result, we meet the now-deposed Prime Minister, Kim Harding, as he gathers a group of aggrieved men behind him in an attempt to regain power and influence. Everything is going according to plan, until Kim's disciple, the younger, angrier and more idealistic man, Karl, wins over the group and challenges Kim in an internal struggle for power and honor. Life and death.

Filmography
Faded
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2024
Caretakers
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2022
A Predictable Tale of Powerless Men
Instructor
Producers
Screenwriter
2023
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Films of the same year
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An Example

An example of an evening shift at a closed psychiatric ward that starts like many others. The nurse, Emma, meets to messages of sick leaves and acute patients - and the staff have to be creative to get through the shift in the best possible way. In just 20 minutes the confidence in the system will be put to a test.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
26 min
2022
An Example

An example of an evening shift at a closed psychiatric ward that starts like many others. The nurse, Emma, meets to messages of sick leaves and acute patients - and the staff have to be creative to get through the shift in the best possible way. In just 20 minutes the confidence in the system will be put to a test.

Amala

Amala is tired of being her mother's good Tamil girl. A wish brings her into the white neighbor family.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
22 min
2022
Amala

Amala is tired of being her mother's good Tamil girl. A wish brings her into the white neighbor family.

Pissant

After the death of their father, Sigurd wants to bury the hatchet and forgive his half siblings, Astrid and Jens, for how they treated him as kids. But this does not go as planned, as Astrid and Jens do not believe they've done anything that warrants forgiveness. Sigurd feels snubbed and realizes that what he actually wants is an apology but this demand only escalates an already tense situation and before long, they start to fall into old habits, revisiting childhood traumas.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
27 min
2022
Pissant

After the death of their father, Sigurd wants to bury the hatchet and forgive his half siblings, Astrid and Jens, for how they treated him as kids. But this does not go as planned, as Astrid and Jens do not believe they've done anything that warrants forgiveness. Sigurd feels snubbed and realizes that what he actually wants is an apology but this demand only escalates an already tense situation and before long, they start to fall into old habits, revisiting childhood traumas.

Snail House

The poor and pregnant maid Karen slaves her days away, taking care of the imprisoned noblewoman Rigmor. Their fragile friendship suddenly presents an opportunity for a better life, when Rigmor mentions a valuable treasure buried in the forest. In hope of freedom, the two women spite their differences and attempt an escape. But can they create an alliance across class, and flee from fate?

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
24 min
2022
Snail House

The poor and pregnant maid Karen slaves her days away, taking care of the imprisoned noblewoman Rigmor. Their fragile friendship suddenly presents an opportunity for a better life, when Rigmor mentions a valuable treasure buried in the forest. In hope of freedom, the two women spite their differences and attempt an escape. But can they create an alliance across class, and flee from fate?

Gutterball

Roland is a loner in the bowling alley where he works. However, as the only witness of a tragic accident, he finds sudden confirmation from his colleagues by telling them the horrifying details. Slowly he starts embellishing the story.

First-year film
#
12
Class #12
16 min
2022
Gutterball

Roland is a loner in the bowling alley where he works. However, as the only witness of a tragic accident, he finds sudden confirmation from his colleagues by telling them the horrifying details. Slowly he starts embellishing the story.

FOMO / Armageddon

William is convinced it is his fault that the world is coming to an end. On the planet's last day, he is faced with a dilemma; Should he spend his last hours with his family, who have chosen to celebrate his disabled sister's birthday, or should he meet up with his crush, who is impatiently waiting for him at the local beach?

Mid-term film
#
12
Class #12
12 min
2023
FOMO / Armageddon

William is convinced it is his fault that the world is coming to an end. On the planet's last day, he is faced with a dilemma; Should he spend his last hours with his family, who have chosen to celebrate his disabled sister's birthday, or should he meet up with his crush, who is impatiently waiting for him at the local beach?

Super16 movies
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Guds Bedste Barn

Den lovlydige Monica er sanger i det lokale frikirkeband. Men da hun igen overskygges af bandets karismatiske leder, beder hun om en indgriben fra Gud, der skal vende op og ned på det hele.

First-year film
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14
Class #14
15 min
2026
Guds Bedste Barn

Den lovlydige Monica er sanger i det lokale frikirkeband. Men da hun igen overskygges af bandets karismatiske leder, beder hun om en indgriben fra Gud, der skal vende op og ned på det hele.

I tilfælde af følelser

Johan inviterer vennerne Nadir og Viktor på et skræddersyet, terapeutisk forløb efter tabet af deres fælles ven. Invitationen viser sig hurtigt at dække over noget andet end omsorg.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
14 min
2026
I tilfælde af følelser

Johan inviterer vennerne Nadir og Viktor på et skræddersyet, terapeutisk forløb efter tabet af deres fælles ven. Invitationen viser sig hurtigt at dække over noget andet end omsorg.

TÆVE

Da Sif pludselig ikke længere kan tale, bliver det vigtigere end nogensinde at bruge sin stemme.

First-year film
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14
Class #14
13 min
2026
TÆVE

Da Sif pludselig ikke længere kan tale, bliver det vigtigere end nogensinde at bruge sin stemme.

Scener efter et selvmord

Efter et selvmordsforsøg og 18 dage i koma vågner 23-årige Rasmus med en hjerneskade og må genfinde krop, sprog og vejen tilbage til livet.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
15 min
2026
Scener efter et selvmord

Efter et selvmordsforsøg og 18 dage i koma vågner 23-årige Rasmus med en hjerneskade og må genfinde krop, sprog og vejen tilbage til livet.

Charlie

Noget farligt rumsterer i Kristine. Dagen inden hendes fars bryllup, tager det farlige form. Kristine vil gerne være den gode datter og brudepige, men nogen kalder på hende fra mørket.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
15 min
2026
Charlie

Noget farligt rumsterer i Kristine. Dagen inden hendes fars bryllup, tager det farlige form. Kristine vil gerne være den gode datter og brudepige, men nogen kalder på hende fra mørket.

Smæk

En børnetegning tvinger Lea og hendes søn til at konfrontere det uudtalte imellem dem.

First-year film
#
14
Class #14
13 min
2026
Smæk

En børnetegning tvinger Lea og hendes søn til at konfrontere det uudtalte imellem dem.