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

Are you ready for change?

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 Liberation of the Inner Child

A Glimpse into the Film

What is KONEKT about?

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.

Crew

BÁLINT VIGH
Director, writer, producer

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, producer

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.

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 BERKÓ
Executive producer

An entrepreneur with decades of experience. Konekt is his first film producing venture.

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.

Be part of the film!

🎬 Independent filmmaking in Hungary is a rare and courageous undertaking. We have no major studio or state support behind us, and every penny goes directly into storytelling, the actors, the production, and creating the visual world of the film.

🏆 In recent years, several independent films have proven that not only can they be made without state funding and achieve festival success, but they can also be financially profitable. Examples include Lesson Learned (Special Mention at the Locarno Film Festival, tripling its revenue), Explanation for Everything (Best Film at the Venice Film Festival, earning five times its budget), Gone Running (quadrupling its revenue), and For Some Inexplicable Reason (Feature Film Award at the Torino Film Festival, with a tenfold return on investment). We believe that KONEKT can be the next such success.

🤝 Now you have the opportunity to be part of Konekt from its very beginning, help bring this story to the big screen with your support, and as an early backer receive an invitation to the premiere, meet the creators, and have your name forever preserved in the credits.

3 019 300 HUF

182 supporters

60% collected of the planned 5,000,000 HUF (12,700 EUR)

Selfless supporter

PACKAGE CONTENT:

Dedicated digital certificate

Price: 2,900 HUF (including VAT)

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Exclusive experience

PACKAGE CONTENT:

1 ticket to the exclusive pre-premiere screening
Participation in a roundtable discussion after the screening
Wine tasting before and after the screening
Dedicated digital certificate
Exclusive Video: How Was the Teaser Made?

Price: 11,900 HUF (including VAT)

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Couple's Experience Package

PACKAGE CONTENT:

2 tickets to the exclusive pre-premiere screening
Participation in a roundtable discussion after the screening
Wine tasting before and after the screening
Dedicated digital certificate
Exclusive Video: How Was the Teaser Made?

Price: 19,900 HUF (including VAT)

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Behind the Scenes Secrets

PACKAGE CONTENT:

2 tickets to the exclusive pre-premiere screening
Participation in a roundtable discussion after the screening
Wine tasting before and after the screening
Dedicated digital certificate
Exclusive Video: How Was the Teaser Made?
Exclusive Images: KONEKT concept art gallery
Exclusive Music: A New Special Excerpt from the KONEKT Score
Name featured in the end credits as a supporter and IMDb credit (1 person)

Price: 119,900 HUF (including VAT)

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Cameo Experience

PACKAGE CONTENT:

2 tickets to the exclusive pre-premiere screening
Participation in a roundtable discussion after the screening
Wine tasting before and after the screening
Dedicated digital certificate
Exclusive Video: How Was the Teaser Made?
Exclusive Images: KONEKT concept art gallery
Exclusive Music: A New Special Excerpt from the KONEKT Score
Name featured in the end credits and IMDb credit (1 person)
Opportunity to appear in one scene of the film with a short line or as a cameo for 1 person *

* Travel and accommodation costs are not included. The locations are within Budapest and Pest County. A shooting day lasts a maximum of 12 hours.

Price: Custom pricing. It depends on the length of the role, the dialogue, and the context. Please get in touch with us by clicking the button below so we can discuss the details in person.

Comparison of Supporter Packages

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	Selfless Supporter	Exclusive Experience	Couple’s Package	Behind the Scenes	Cameo Experience
Gross Price (HUF)	2 900	11 900	19 900	119 900	custom price
Digital Certificate
Cinema Ticket
Roundtable Discussion
Wine Tasting
Exclusive Video
+1 Cinema Ticket
Exclusive Images
Exclusive Music
End Credits / IMDb Credit (1 person)
Cameo Appearance (1 person)

Media appearances

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Digital Hungary

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szinház online

kulturpart.hu

prae.hu

colore.hu

DevTales podcast

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.

Development

2022. October - 2025. August

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.

Pre-production

2025. September - 2026. April

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.

Shooting

2026. May

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.

Post-production

2026. June - 2026. November

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.

Private premiere

2026. December

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.

Film Festivals

2027. January - 2027. July

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.

Cinema and Streaming

From 2027. August

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎬 WHAT IS THE FILM ABOUT?

Trapped in toxic relationships, Eszter joins a revolutionary therapeutic program called KONEKT as a last attempt to escape, only to discover that the memory-built virtual reality she’s immersed in is part of a secret movement aiming to reprogram the consciousness of all humankind.

💡 WHY IS THIS FILM IMPORTANT?

Because it challenges us to face ourselves. It invites viewers on a unique cinematic journey into unexplored emotional and mental dimensions.

🎭 WHAT GENRE IS KONEKT?

A blend of drama and sci-fi—deeply human and futuristic at once.

⏱️ HOW LONG WILL IT BE?

Planned runtime: 90 minutes.

🌍 Will the film be available in other languages, or only in Hungarian?

Konekt is being made for an international audience. We plan to dub the film into several languages, including English. In addition, we will create subtitles in multiple foreign languages to ensure the film’s message reaches as many people around the world as possible.

📝 WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE SCRIPT?

After years of development, the final shooting script is complete and ready.

🎥 WHEN WILL THE FILM BE READY?

Filming is scheduled for May 2026. A closed pre-premiere screening will take place in December 2026, followed by festival submissions and a theatrical and streaming release.

📍 WHERE AND WHEN WILL THE PRIVATE PREMIERE TAKE PLACE?

The closed pre-premiere screening will take place in Budapest in December 2026. Supporters will be notified of the exact date and location by email. The film will be in Hungarian with English subtitles.

💳 HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE FILM?

You can contribute via credit card or bank transfer. Payments are securely processed by Stripe. Both individuals and companies can support the project, and every contribution comes with an invoice.

📊 HOW WILL THE FUNDS BE USED?

All funds go directly to Rueda Pictures Ltd., the Budapest-based production company behind KONEKT. The full budget will be made public on our website after the film is completed.

💡 Why Your Support Matters

Your support is essential because you’re helping a truly independent film come to life—without state or studio funding. You’re contributing to the emergence of a fresh, original Hungarian voice, backing a project that’s not only visually and thematically unique, but one that we aim to showcase at international festivals. Every contribution you make creates real value—funding equipment, locations, crew, and post-production—and makes you part of a powerful community effort without which this film could never be made.

💬 What Is Crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding means that a project—like this film—gets made through the collective contributions of many individuals. You choose the support package that suits you best, and you’re not just helping financially: sharing the campaign also makes a huge difference. You’re supporting the creators directly, without intermediaries, and you can be confident that the budget is transparent and every penny goes toward the film’s production.

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!