FOREVER AT 3:15
Andrea R. Ciobanu
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LOGLINE
Drama Short Film
After surviving the moment he was meant to die, a man must confront a mysterious woman and the watch that binds him to the past.
SYNOPSIS
Sergiu survived the accident that should have taken his life. His watch didn't.
Frozen at 3:15, the exact moment time stood still for Sergiu, the watch becomes a constant reminder of the life he almost lost. As strange encounters with a mysterious woman dissolve the boundary between reality and the afterlife, Sergiu finds himself unable to move forward, trapped between survival and truly living.
As the stopped watch becomes the centre of Sergiu's journey, he is forced to confront death, memory and the passing of time. To escape the moment that has defined him, he must finally choose whether to remain bound to the past or embrace the uncertain beauty of life.
Forever at 3:15 is a poetic meditation on mortality, grief and second chances, exploring how accepting death can become the first step towards fully embracing life.
WRITER / DIRECTOR ARTISTIC STATEMENT
Time has always fascinated me, not as something we measure, but as something we feel. A single moment can echo through an entire lifetime, quietly shaping who we become.
Forever at 3:15 explores that idea through the story of a man whose watch stopped at the exact moment he survived an accident. The watch becomes more than an object; it is a silent witness to memory, grief and the passage of time, asking whether we can truly move forward when one moment continues to define us.
I wanted to create a film where magical realism emerges naturally from everyday life, allowing the ordinary to slowly dissolve into the extraordinary. Rather than portraying death as something terrifying, I see it as a quiet, inevitable presence, one that invites reflection, acceptance and, ultimately, a deeper appreciation of life. Through carefully composed imagery, subtle performances and an atmosphere where silence carries as much weight as dialogue, I wanted every frame to carry the emotional weight of time itself.
At its heart, Forever at 3:15 is a story about finding the courage to embrace life. It is about learning to let go without forgetting, and discovering that accepting the certainty of death is what allows us to embrace the beauty of the time we are given.
PITCH DECK
Andrea R. Ciobanu, Writer and Director.
Andrea R. Ciobanu is a Romanian writer-director based in London. Drawing on Romanian folklore, ritual, music and memory, her work blends horror and mythology to explore themes of grief, identity and belonging. A graduate of the National Film & Television School and the London Film School's MA Screenwriting programme, Andrea has written and directed award-winning short films that have screened internationally. Alongside writing and directing, she works as a costume designer for short films, feature films and commercial projects, bringing the same attention to character, symbolism and atmosphere that defines her filmmaking.
Georgia Viero, Actress. The Woman.
Georgia Viero is an Italian actress known for her enigmatic screen presence and emotionally layered performances. With a background in both classical theatre and television, she brings a unique blend of elegance, intensity, and restraint to the screen. In Forever at 3:15, Georgia embodies The Woman / Death, a haunting, ethereal figure who exists between memory and oblivion. Her portrayal captures the quiet intimacy of loss, the seduction of the unknown, and the subtle power of time standing still.
Christian Vit, Actor. Sergiu.
Christian Vit is a British Italian actor and his most notable credits include Vikings: Valhalla, Game of Thrones, FBI International, FBI, Crossing Lines and others. He also appeared in over 40 episodes as Dr. Matteo Rossini on the UK's long running medical drama, Holby City. Christian speaks English, Italian, Spanish and French, and easily performs in each of these languages. In addition to his extensive training as an actor, he is also a certified sommelier for his own enjoyment and for paying tribute to his beloved grandfather, who used to be a winemaker.
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