THAT ONE WHO GOT LOST short film

Hi! My name is Caio Aragão, and I’m a filmmaker currently living in Dublin, Ireland. I’m raising funds to complete my short film "THAT ONE WHO GOT LOST" — a poetic, introspective journey about routine, solitude, and the quiet moments that can change everything.

This project is very personal to me. It explores the feeling of disconnection so many of us experience — especially when living abroad, navigating new languages, jobs, and cultures. It’s a story about getting lost in the middle of life… and maybe finding something meaningful along the way.

As an independent filmmaker working with a small but passionate team, we’re doing everything we can with very limited resources. Your support will help us cover production essentials:

A microphone for direct sound capture.

Transportation for the cast.

Payment of daily production fees.

I have written and directed several short films, with my most recent film "Natalia", winning some festivals around the world

A scene from Natalia.

The script was very well received and I am very happy that this passionate project is finally ready to be filmed, but for that there are just a few things left that I need to finance before production actually begins.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

Firstly, to buy a microphone to capture the film's audio well.

Your support and donations will go directly to paying the cast and crew members.

I am refusing any payments to myself, all money will go to the people who are helping this film happen in some way.

THE STORY

Maria Flor misses her bus one morning and drifts through the city, encountering strangers and memories that challenge her sense of direction—both in life and within herself. Lost in unfamiliar streets, she slowly realizes that sometimes, losing your way is the only way to truly find yourself.

THE STYLE

That One Who Got Lost is a poetic, introspective short film with a meditative rhythm and a strong visual focus on solitude and nature. Influenced by the works of Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Naomi Kawase, and Agnès Varda, the film blends realism and subtle surrealism through long takes, natural light, and minimal dialogue.

Using open frames and wide shots to explore the character’s smallness in contrast to the environment. The color palette shifts between warm dawn interiors and cool, earthy exteriors—capturing the emotional drift of a character stepping out of routine and into the unknown.

Exemple

This is a slow cinema experience, where silence, atmosphere, and detail speak louder than words.

If you can't donate, sharing this campaign is also a big help!

Thank you for believing in independent art and for helping stories like this find their way to the screen.

With gratitude,

Caio Aragão