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A short documentary showing the significance of Fika within Swedish Culture

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Fika

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Fika

Fika

A short documentary showing the significance of Fika within Swedish Culture

A short documentary showing the significance of Fika within Swedish Culture

A short documentary showing the significance of Fika within Swedish Culture

A short documentary showing the significance of Fika within Swedish Culture

Sam Watts
Sam Watts
Sam Watts
Sam Watts
1 Campaign |
Coventry, United Kingdom
$511 USD $511 USD 16 backers
83% of $616 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Having lived in Sweden for 10 months, I soon realised how integral Fika is to Swedish society. Simply meaning to have coffee and usually with cake or pastries, Fika has become a big part of a Swedish person's day. Whether you're with your family, friends or in the work place Fika is fitted into the schedule. My documentary will combine interviews with colleagues from a Swedish coffee brand, Swedish individuals and will also include a visit to the Fika capital, Alingsås.

Short Summary

Hello everyone, 

My name is Sam Watts, and I am a young British filmmaker currently studying at Coventry University, England. I am in my fourth year, and I am in the process of creating my final major project at university. Having studied and lived in Sweden for 10 months, I soon realised how important Swedish Fika is to society.

Fika simply means to have coffee, usually accompanied by cake or pastries. I believe however it is the social aspect that is the most important, and we can all learn from it. I aim to show my audience a part of Swedish culture that they may not be familiar with, and educate and encourage them that they should take more time to socialise with each other.

You may be thinking why am I creating this project now? Statistics show that over 7 billion mobile phones are owned in the world. Technology is clearly taking over our lives. I believe that having a simple concept designed to make you interact with each other is a really clever idea, and one that we can all learn from.

Your contributions will help make this project a success, with parts being filmed in London, Gothenburg, Karlstad, and Alingsås.

Karlstad- August 2016

Gothenburg- October 2016

What We Need & What You Get

Why am I asking for your help? I will be investing money on:

Flights (Including Baggage): £111.74

Train- Gothenburg to Karlstad return: £28

  Gothenburg to Alingsås return: £20

Coach- Coventry to Stansted Airport return: £41.60

    Coventry to London Victoria return (Three crew): £14.20

Insurance- Equipment: £5.67

 Personal: £6.94

Airbnb (Gothenburg): £40.84

Bus in Karlstad: £20

Food (120 Krona a day minimum): £96

Minimum Budget Needed: £384.99

Donating money to this project will help make it happen. Without a budget this film is not possible, and every pound you donate really helps. 

I want you to be involved on this project with me, and that is why I want my unique perks to give you something back, so be sure to check them out! Why not get yourself a mug with the films logo on, or a coaster? What about an official poster to go on your wall? These products will be distributed out to you a few months after filming, and will help make you feel a part of what I am trying to do!

With this being a student project, any additional funds that are raised that aren't used will be donated to Child Foundation Sweden! This charitable organisation helps children who are living in Poverty remain in school! 

I am really asking for your support to fund the project, and any money I don't use will be passed on to help others in need!

The Impact

This is a project which is really informative and necessary to what is happening in society at the moment. We spend so much time on technology nowadays, but if we take time out of our day to socialise with people, I believe that we will definitely be better off for it. Having a good knowledge of the subject is crucial for making this project a success, and I have done thorough research throughout. 

If this project is successful I will be entering it into documentary film festivals. Having previously been involved with a short film in Prague, and a documentary in Sweden this will be my third filming project abroad. This is the one I am most excited about! 

Risks & Challenges

The biggest challenges are related to filming abroad. I believe that I am the best person to shoot a project like this, because I have shot films in both Prague and Sweden before now. I have also worked on various filming projects at University and for production companies too. Flights could be delayed, trains could be cancelled and interviews could not happen, but whatever happens I believe I will make this project a success. A lot of planning has taken place to ensure the best possible chance of making a successful project, and back up plans have been put in place too. 

All of the interviews have been organised in advance, and they all seem really excited to be a part of the project. Having their knowledge and enthusiasm on the project will help to make this project a success. 

Other Ways You Can Help

If you can't support the project with donation's don't worry, you can do this in other ways! Sharing this project via the IndieGoGo share tools is a great way to help get the project noticed! Please get behind the project, and help make it a reality! Many thanks for all of your support!

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It's Fika Time!

Currency Conversion $18 USD
£15 GBP
Grab yourself your very own coaster with the documentary logo printed onto it! Perfect for those times when you want to relax with your cup of Coffee! Also get a special mention in the credits of the film!
Included Items
  • Credits
  • Coaster
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May 2018
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Every coffee bean matters!

Currency Conversion $1 USD
£1 GBP
Thank you for your support, every pound counts!
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  • Thank you!
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Being Social!

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
As a reward for your support, at the end of the funding campaign you'll get a special message on our official Facebook page for helping make this project happen!
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Family, Friends, Colleagues!

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
Gather your family, friends and work colleagues to watch an exclusive copy of the film! Password protected, you will see this film before any possible festival submissions! Appear on the credits too to say a big thank you!
Included Items
  • Credits
  • Coaster
  • Film
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
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Take a look at that!

Currency Conversion $37 USD
£30 GBP
Get yourself your very own copy of the Poster for this Documentary! Also get a special mention in the credits to thank you for your contributions! Check out your name in the credits with your very own password protected link to the film!
Included Items
  • Credits
  • Coaster
  • Poster
  • Film
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May 2018
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Fika with your favourite mug!

Currency Conversion $49 USD
£40 GBP
Why not grab yourself a mug to go with your coaster and special mention in the credits? The logo for the documentary will be printed on the side, to remind you of your contributions every time you have a coffee! Also get a password protected copy of the film, seen before sent to any festivals!
Included Items
  • Credits
  • Coaster
  • Mug
  • Poster
  • Film
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May 2018
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Become an Executive!

Currency Conversion $62 USD
£50 GBP
Get your own Executive Producer Credit on the film! All other perks also included to make your Fika breaks even more special!
Included Items
  • Coaster
  • Mug
  • Poster
  • Film
  • Thank you!
  • Executive Credit
Estimated Shipping
May 2018
4 out of 5 of claimed
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