KONEKT: A new hungarian independent film is being made, be a part of it!

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A huge thank you to everyone who supported our film! Those who purchased cinema tickets for the pre-premiere, private screening will be contacted before the screening. We will keep our supporters regularly updated on developments via email, sent to the address provided.

We are currently working very hard on the film’s preparation. Filming is expected to take place in June 2026, and the private cinema screening is planned for December 2026.

If you missed the campaign but would still like to support us, please get in touch using the contact details found in the contact section at the bottom of the page.

Thank you once again, and we look forward to seeing you in the cinema soon!

THE STORY

Do you dare to face the person you could have become?

Konekt is an atmospheric, tension filled sci fi drama that follows the story of an ordinary woman who has reached an impasse in her life and becomes involved with a mysterious, cutting edge procedure. At its core is the Konektahedron, a unique VR headset capable of reading and digitizing human memories, then recreating them as an explorable virtual world. In this space, the past can be relived, new choices can be made, and every change transforms the user as well.

As the protagonist descends deeper into this world, she realizes that Konekt is not merely a technology promising personal healing, but a secret global movement that, by shaping the human mind, seeks to transform the reality of both its participants and humanity as a whole.

The industrial headquarters of Konekt is the center for mapping and reshaping the mind, where advanced technology and the Central Brain, a continuously learning artificial intelligence, work to construct a collective map of consciousness from participants’ memories. The movement’s goal is to use this knowledge to subtly and almost imperceptibly guide people toward a new way of thinking that could fundamentally change the nature of human relationships and how reality itself is perceived.

This story is both personal and universal, as within each of us lie memories and secrets that shape who we are, whether we are aware of them or not. The film invites viewers to confront their own inner world and ask the question: Who am I if my past is no longer mine, and what remains within me – my innermost self, my true identity?

The tone and atmosphere of Konekt are inspired by works such as The Matrix, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Black Mirror, yet it presents an entirely original and inventive story to its audience.

As an independent production, it is being made for festivals and cinemas, starring Sára Schmidt, Marina Gera (International Emmy Award, Jászai Mari Award), Viktória Staub (Golden Medal Award), Toma Hrisztov, and Odett Elza Négyesi.

This is not just a film but a thought provoking journey that questions what truly makes us who we are, and whether it is worth rewriting our own story.

If you believe that cinema can inspire change, join the Konekt community and become part of the story.

THE DIRECTOR'S VISION

For me, KONEKT is a story about how a person confronts their own past and learns to reclaim their identity in a world that constantly seeks to reshape it. I have always been interested in what happens when someone realizes they cannot escape their memories – they can only learn how to live with them.

Eszter’s journey feels deeply personal to me, because in my own life I have experienced what it is like when growth requires first dismantling the walls that survival once built. The film is about this inner journey, about the moment when a person stops running and instead immerses themselves in their own story.

For me, the central message is that freedom is not born from erasing the past, but from learning to process it, reinterpret it, and ultimately claim ownership of it. In the world of KONEKT, this becomes visible through a futuristic technological framework: the VR space is not an escape, but a reflective surface where every decision and every wound becomes part of the soul’s canvas.

What makes my approach distinctive is the fusion of intimate human drama with high-concept science fiction. I imagine the film as an emotionally raw yet visually hypnotic experience, where the character’s internal process is just as important as the world-building itself. Technology is not the essence – the human being is, and the moment when they finally find the courage to confront themselves.

Bálint Vigh

WRITER, DIRECTOR

RELEVANCE

Why now?

MARKET TRENDS

Audiences worldwide are increasingly drawn to emotionally high-stakes, character-driven stories with psychological depth (e.g., Severance, Black Mirror, The Whale). Both streaming platforms and theatrical markets show strong demand for mid-cult films that are intellectually engaging while remaining accessible to broader audiences. KONEKT positions itself within this market space: visually striking yet deeply human, built around timely and relevant themes.

SOCIAL RELEVANCE

The world is experiencing a crisis of personal identity: people are finding it increasingly difficult to locate their place amid constant pressure, burnout, and digital overload. Topics such as mental health, self-awareness, and trauma processing are more prominent today than ever before. KONEKT reflects this collective search through a visually powerful and dramatic story.

SOCIAL RELEVANCE

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RELEVANCE

Modern spiritual and self-development movements bring both hope and uncertainty: many people turn to them for guidance while the way we think about our inner world is undergoing a radical transformation. The film serves as a cultural imprint of an era in which speaking about “inner work” is no longer taboo, but a trend-shaping force.

MARKET TRENDS

WHY PRODUCE IT NOW?

Because the film’s central question – “Who am I really, and how much of myself do I allow others to define?” – is one of the most pressing social dilemmas of our time. KONEKT explores themes that are simultaneously personal and universal, creating strong resonance within today’s cultural landscape: identity, healing, trauma, self-awareness, freedom, and the journey toward becoming a leader.

POSITIONING

TARGET AUDIENCES

PRIMARY TARGET AUDIENCE

Viewers aged 30-45, primarily intellectual and knowledge-based professionals, who are interested in themes of self-discovery, trauma processing, social pressure, and “what if…?” narrative concepts.

SECONDARY TARGET AUDIENCE

International streaming audiences (ages 20-45) who enjoy philosophical science fiction and techno-mystical narratives (Black Mirror, Dark, The Matrix). Strong market potential exists in Japan, South Korea, the United States, and Scandinavia.

PRIMARY TARGET AUDIENCE

SECONDARY TARGET AUDIENCE

MARKET POSITIONING

A mid-cult, character-driven sci-fi drama with thriller elements: festival-ready while remaining emotionally accessible to a wider audience.

WHY WILL AUDIENCES CONNECT WITH IT?

Because the film addresses universal questions – “Which painful memory would you change?” – and, through Eszter’s character, offers a personal and emotionally relatable inner journey.

EMOTIONAL AND THEMATIC APPEAL

The film’s core strength lies in its exploration of individual trauma processing, social alienation, and the promise embodied by the Konekt movement. The audience is ultimately confronted with their own questions of identity.

THE WORLD

KONEKT is an atmospheric, character-driven sci-fi drama with psychological thriller elements, telling the story of an ordinary woman who has become stuck in her life and comes into contact with a mysterious, cutting-edge technological procedure.

At the center of this system is the Konektahedron, a unique VR headset capable of reading and digitizing human memories, transforming them into an explorable virtual reality. Within this space, the past can be relived, new decisions can be made, and every alteration ultimately changes the user as well.

As the protagonist descends deeper into this world, she realizes that Konekt is not merely a technology promising personal healing, but a secret global movement that reshapes both its participants and humanity itself by influencing and reforming the human mind.

Konekt’s industrial headquarters serves as the central hub for mapping and transforming consciousness, where hyper-advanced technology and the Central Brain – a continuously learning artificial intelligence – work together to construct a collective cognitive map from participants’ memories. The movement’s goal is to use this knowledge to subtly, almost imperceptibly guide people toward a new mode of thinking, one that may fundamentally reshape human relationships and the very perception of reality.

The Liberation of the Inner Child

A Glimpse into the Film

What is KONEKT about?

Core Cast

Actors

SÁRA SCHMIDT

Actress, lead role

She has appeared in numerous Hungarian and international films, as well as in productions of renowned theaters. Her interest in acting began in high school, when she joined the Szabad Színház Company in Székesfehérvár. Between 2013 and 2016, she studied at the Pesti Magyar Acting Academy under Ferenc Lengyel. Notable works include Egynyári kaland, Partizánok, A bűnösök kora, A tanár, Apatigris, Első kettő, Vienna Blood.

MARINA GERA

ACTRESS

In 2019, she won the International Emmy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the historical drama Eternal Winter, becoming the first and so far only Hungarian actor to receive this honor. She graduated from the University of Theatre and Film Arts in Budapest. Notable works include Eternal Winter, Golden Life, The Basement, Nino bárkája, The Black Spider, Hunyadi. In 2020, she received the Jászai Mari Award. She also works actively in English and German.

VIKTÓRIA STAUB

actress

She graduated from the University of Theatre and Film Arts. She has been performing on stage since the age of eleven, including appearances at the Pannon Castle Theatre and the Móricz Zsigmond Theatre in Nyíregyháza. Her notable film and television roles include Golden Life, Alvilág, The Game, Hotel Margaret and The King. She is also an active voice actress. In 2022, she won the Golden Medal Award.

TOMA HRISZTOV

ACTOR

He graduated in acting with a specialization in puppetry from the University of Theatre and Film Arts, after earlier studies at the Pesti Magyar Acting Academy. He has performed at venues such as the Jurányi Incubator House, Trafó, Radnóti Theatre, Hungarian Theatre, Vidám Színpad, Gólem Theatre, and the Budapest Puppet Theatre. Notable roles include Wild Roots, We Started Together, Semmelweis, and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. He performs in international productions in both English and French.

ODETT ELZA NÉGYESI

actress

She graduated in acting from the Keleti István Art School and is currently a student at the University of Theatre and Film Arts. She has appeared in films such as We Started Together and Poor Things, and has worked as a dancer in productions including Maria and Blockade. Her recent work includes a role in Ponies, as well as appearances in short films such as Gréta, Sweven, and Run.

ALKOTÓK

Crew

BÁLINT VIGH

Director, writer

His first short film Álmokfutás won Best Short Film at the Tagore International Film Festival. His second short, Neurodance, is currently competing at film festivals. He has directed numerous music videos, including Dennie Wander – Devil On My Shoulder. He was the producer of the award-winning Anglo-Hungarian co-production short film Progeny. He has also worked on several Hungarian short films as a camera operator, editor, and assistant director.

KRISZTIÁN MARÁCZI

Cinematographer

With over 15 years of experience in the film industry, he has worked as a director, cinematographer, and gaffer. He has directed and shot numerous music videos, including Meteora – Slave of Creation, which has been viewed over 100,000 times on YouTube. He was also the producer of the award-winning Anglo-Hungarian co-production short film Progeny. He is currently developing his first feature-length documentary.

BENCE BERKÓ

executive producer

A businessman with several decades of experience. He is responsible for negotiations with Hungarian and international partners, building sponsorship and strategic relationships, and supporting the work of the producers.

GERGELY ORBÁN

PRODUCER

The owner and producer of Voila Pictures, an international media production company operating since 2008. He has participated in the production of major international, high-budget films such as Alien: Romulus, Dune, Terminator 6, and The Witcher. He completed his media studies in Cambridge and, throughout his career, has received numerous awards at international film festivals with both self-produced films and co-production projects.

BALÁZS PETHŐ

DRAMATURG

He has participated in the casting process of numerous films, including serving as casting manager for the Oscar-winning Son of Saul. He wrote and directed the short film Quieter Outside. He is also a novelist; his first novel, The First Man of the Last Years, is available at Írók Boltja. He is currently working on his second novel.

BENCE GRIVANT

COMPOSER

Composer for several award-winning short films, as well as a music producer and sound engineer. He studied Electronic Music and Media Arts at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music.

HUNGARO FILMCASTING

CASTING

Hungaro Filmcasting is one of the leading casting agencies in Hungary. They work with thousands of actors and extras who appear not only in Hungarian but also in international productions. Their casting work includes films such as the Academy Award-winning László Nemes Jeles’s “Son of Saul” and Szabolcs Hajdu’s “Bibliothèque Pascal.”
More information: HungaroFilmcasting.com

MISSION

Konekt is a bold new Hungarian independent film that, with its unique story and powerful visual world, aims to bring a fresh dimension to both Hungarian and international cinema. Its goal is to create an exciting, world-class work with deep Hungarian roots that is both thought-provoking and emotionally gripping, made possible through community funding as well as the support of sponsors and independent producers.

COMMUNITY FINANCING

CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: FALL 2025

Our crowdfunding campaign was successfully completed in the fall of 2025, raising more than HUF 3 million and confirming strong audience interest in the project. The campaign also received coverage in several online magazines.

Media appearances

magyar.film.hu

Te is részt vehetsz a magyar sci-fi pszichodráma megvalósításában

Szeptember 15-én indul a Konekt című spirituális sci-fi pszichodráma közösségi finanszírozási kampánya. A Schmidt Sára főszerepléséről készülő független filmben egy hétköznapi nő elakad az életében, és kapcsolatba kerül egy VR-eszközzel, amivel újrajátszhatja a múltat, de ez őt is megváltoztatja.

digitalhungary.hu

Átírnád az emlékeid? Egy film az identitásról

Szembe mersz nézni azzal, akivé válhattál volna? – erre a kérdésre keresi a választ Vigh Bálint független pszicho sci-fije, a KONEKT, amiben a főszerepeket olyan színésznők fogják alakítani, mint Schmidt Sára, Gera Marina és Staub Viktória. A film az önismeret és a traumafeldolgozás témáját járja majd körbe egy mesterséges intelligencia által vezérelt világban, amire most crowdfunding kampány keretében keresik a megvalósításhoz hiányzó összeget.

roboraptor.hu

Elindult a KONEKT, egy új független magyar sci-fi film közösségi kampánya

Vigh Bálint rendező (Álmokfutás, Progeny) spirituális sci-fi és pszichodráma határán mozgó filmjének megvalósításához kéri a filmrajongók segítségét. A KONEKT egy hétköznapi nő történetét meséli el, aki elakadt az életében, és kapcsolatba kerül egy titokzatos, csúcstechnológiás eljárással.

SZINHAZ.ONLINE

Spirituális sci-fi a láthatáron Schmidt Sárával

Elindult a KONEKT című független magyar film közösségi finanszírozási kampánya, amelynek célja a gyártási fázisok támogatása, és a hazai közönség bevonása a film megszületésébe.

A készülő alkotás a spirituális sci-fi és a pszichodráma határán mozog, és olyan mély témákat dolgoz fel, mint az önkeresés, a női identitás és az emberi emlékezet.

KULTURPART.HU

Szembe mersz nézni azzal, akivé válhattál volna?

Vigh Bálint új független filmje, a KONEKT az önismeret és a traumafeldolgozás kérdéseit vizsgálja egy mesterséges intelligencia uralta világban.

prae.hu

Támogass egy független magyar sci-fit!

Szembe mersz nézni azzal, akivé válhattál volna? – erre a kérdésre keresi a választ Vigh Bálint független pszicho sci-fije, a KONEKT, amiben a főszerepeket olyan színésznők alakítják majd, mint Schmidt Sára, Gera Marina és Staub Viktória. A film az önismeret és a traumafeldolgozás témáját járja majd körbe egy mesterséges intelligencia által vezérelt világban, amire most crowdfunding kampány keretében keresik a megvalósításhoz hiányzó összeget.

colore.hu

Mennyi maradna belőlem, ha belenyúlnék a múltamba?

Schmidt Sárát jól ismerik a tévénézők, hamarosan pedig a moziba járók számára is ismerős lehet az arca, hiszen a Konekt című film főszereplőjeként kerül majd a vászonra. Az elgondolkodtató, számos pszichológiai és lélektani kérdést felvető filmről a színésznővel és a film rendezőjével, Vigh Bálinttal beszélgettünk.

devtales podcast

KONEKT

Résztvevők:

Bálint
Bence
Róka
Gyuri

Roadmap

Konekt is not just a film, it is a carefully constructed creative and technical endeavor that has been maturing over several years.

The following timeline offers insight into how the project evolves from its early stages to its premiere and international distribution.

2022. october -

2026. february

Development

This phase focused on laying the creative foundations of the story, visual world, and characters, including script development, concept art, test shoots, and exploring the dynamics between the characters.

2026. march -

2026. may

Pre-production

Over the course of this 8 month phase, the film undergoes full-scale preparation: casting, location scouting, visual design, crew building, and finalizing the production plan to ensure a smooth shooting process.

2026. june -

2026. july

SHOOTING

Filming will take place over an intensive 3-4 week period across multiple locations. Carefully planned scenes will bring to life the creative visions, the Konektahedron, Eszter’s consciousness journeys, and the hybrid digital-historical world.

2026. august -

2027. july

Post-production

This is where raw footage becomes a finished film. Editing, color grading, sound design, music, visual effects, and VR elements all come together to create Konekt’s unique atmosphere and visual identity.

2027. july

Private premiere

Supporters will be the first to enter the world of Konekt during an exclusive screening, followed by a special event including a Q&A session, roundtable discussion, and wine tasting.

2027. august -

2027. december

Film Festivals

The film will be submitted to national and international festivals – especially those focused on sci-fi, drama, and independent cinema – to reach industry audiences and open new doors through recognition and awards.

2028. january

Cinema and Streaming

Konekt will first be released in cinemas, followed by availability on streaming platforms a few weeks later. The aim is to reach an international audience – particularly fans of science fiction and thought-provoking drama.

A taste of the musical world of KONEKT

Grivant Bence’s “Shadows of Regret” is more than just a soundtrack. It creates an independent atmosphere that deeply resonates with the soul of the film. The delicately shimmering string arrangements and floating electronic textures evoke Eszter’s inner world: fragility and tension, slow transformation and quiet rebellion.

The music builds gradually. As Eszter sinks deeper into the layers of consciousness, the sound thickens around her, forming a soundscape of remembering and reprogramming. It is refined, minimalist, and profoundly human, just like the story it was composed for. This excerpt offers only a glimpse into the musical world that accompanies Eszter throughout the film, gently guiding the viewer along the edge of memory and illusion, reality and transformation.

Thank you for your support!

Konekt is not just a film – it’s a community project created out of passion, dedication and a love for the art of film. If you believe in the power of independent film and want to be part of the making of something special, join us!

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey and we hope to see the finished film together soon!