Dragoș Basamac
Production
Biography
Dragoș Basamac is a Romanian filmmaker passionate about emotionally grounded storytelling and visual experimentation. He developed his voice through short films exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, and everyday heroism. His work blends coming-of-age elements with stylized visuals, drawing inspiration from superhero culture and real-world challenges. He studied filmmaking at the Prague Film School workshop, where he wrote and directed Spider-Boy.
Known For
Told in three parts, the film serves as a metaphor for the stages of life and presents itself as a determinist statement piece from a philosophical point of view.
Inherent Circumstances
M is writing a story about himself being cursed by his friend during a game of checkers. Soon he becomes confused with what is real and what is fiction.
Poetica Mortis
A washed up dream artist is invited to a podcast to talk about the last dream he published, almost 3 years ago.
To Dream
A young man who idolizes Spiderman dons a homemade costume to become "Spider-Boy"
Spider-Boy
A young man who just got hired at a mysterious bank is disillusioned after his boss asks him to track down someone who supposedly stole a large sum from the corporation.
BRCI *A Broke Romanian Considered Individuality
A young man waits for his ex girlfriend to show up whilst the ticking sound of his footsteps follows him around.
Poppies in Wind
In this prequel, we follow the emotional downfall of Dragoș, a young boy navigating the tumultuous emotions brought on by his parents' divorce. As he grapples with his ever growing feelings of anger, sadness and loneliness, Dragoș will soon come face to face with a "being" that will put his faith to the test. This short film delves into the depths of a child's heart and mind, exploring how faith, whether weak or strong, still can't pull him from the darkness.