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Bastian Laigaard

Screenwriter
Class #12
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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2023
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The Translator

THE TRANSLATOR follows a girl who in a very young age has to be the adult in her family, when she and her mother bump their heads against a life-threatening bias in the Danish health system.

Final film
#
12
Class #12
15 min
2024
The Translator

THE TRANSLATOR follows a girl who in a very young age has to be the adult in her family, when she and her mother bump their heads against a life-threatening bias in the Danish health system.

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?

Ritardando

While the bombs fall in a war-torn Copenhagen, the harp player David practices scales in his barricaded apartment. He believes in art. Not in war.

Mid-term film
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12
Class #12
11 min
2023
Ritardando

While the bombs fall in a war-torn Copenhagen, the harp player David practices scales in his barricaded apartment. He believes in art. Not in war.

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.

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.

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.

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Et indslag fra kysten

En storm nærmer sig et lille kystsamfund, hvor en lokal reporter og hans praktikant venter dens ankomst, imens sporene fra en tidligere tragedie hviler over byen.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
25 min
2025
Et indslag fra kysten

En storm nærmer sig et lille kystsamfund, hvor en lokal reporter og hans praktikant venter dens ankomst, imens sporene fra en tidligere tragedie hviler over byen.

Til den mørke nat

Et ungt forældrepar tager deres lille søn med ud i skoven. Da drengen pludselig forsvinder, begynder en desperat søgen, hvor mørket falder på, og naturen afslører sin ubarmhjertige side. Håbet svinder, mens de presses længere ind i skovens uforudsigelige dyb. Det, der begyndte som en almindelig dag, udvikler sig til et mareridt uden vej tilbage.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
15 min
2025
Til den mørke nat

Et ungt forældrepar tager deres lille søn med ud i skoven. Da drengen pludselig forsvinder, begynder en desperat søgen, hvor mørket falder på, og naturen afslører sin ubarmhjertige side. Håbet svinder, mens de presses længere ind i skovens uforudsigelige dyb. Det, der begyndte som en almindelig dag, udvikler sig til et mareridt uden vej tilbage.

Rødder

Den årlige puttefest i Dyrehaven er fuld i gang. Amira befinder sig i et inferno af hvide t-shirts, tuschtegninger og ølbongs, hvor hun forsøger at passe ind i flokken – men nogen holder øje med hende i skoven.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
20 min
2025
Rødder

Den årlige puttefest i Dyrehaven er fuld i gang. Amira befinder sig i et inferno af hvide t-shirts, tuschtegninger og ølbongs, hvor hun forsøger at passe ind i flokken – men nogen holder øje med hende i skoven.

Heartbreak Hotel

I realityshowet HEARTBREAK HOTEL tjekker Tara ind for at bryde sit gamle datingmønster – men længslen efter at blive set skubber hende væk fra missionen om at finde sig selv. Set gennem hotellets kameraer udspiller Taras deroute sig som et drama om misundelse, skjulte hierarkier og den sværeste kærlighed af alle: kærligheden til sig selv.

Mid-term film
#
13
Class #13
40 min
2025
Heartbreak Hotel

I realityshowet HEARTBREAK HOTEL tjekker Tara ind for at bryde sit gamle datingmønster – men længslen efter at blive set skubber hende væk fra missionen om at finde sig selv. Set gennem hotellets kameraer udspiller Taras deroute sig som et drama om misundelse, skjulte hierarkier og den sværeste kærlighed af alle: kærligheden til sig selv.

Familie

Den fraskilte familiefar, Johan, står foran en længe ventet weekend med sine børn, da han pludselig havner i et voldsomt opgør med sin ekskone. Hvad der begynder som et forsøg på at genvinde sin plads i familien, udvikler sig til en aften med mistro, vrede og afsløringer - alt imens børnene er tilskuere.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
17 min
2025
Familie

Den fraskilte familiefar, Johan, står foran en længe ventet weekend med sine børn, da han pludselig havner i et voldsomt opgør med sin ekskone. Hvad der begynder som et forsøg på at genvinde sin plads i familien, udvikler sig til en aften med mistro, vrede og afsløringer - alt imens børnene er tilskuere.

Korpus

Under en udgravning ved den gamle kalkfabrik bliver noget gravet op. Kalken sætter sig i heden. Ved badesøen oplever den unge teenagepige begær for første gang.

Mid-term film
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13
Class #13
22 min
2025
Korpus

Under en udgravning ved den gamle kalkfabrik bliver noget gravet op. Kalken sætter sig i heden. Ved badesøen oplever den unge teenagepige begær for første gang.