The Secret of Pin-Up Island

Feature Film | 107 min | Romania | 2024

Synopsis: “The Secret of Pin-Up Island: A Revolutionary Therapy Between Reality and Fantasy”

A team of specialists creates a groundbreaking therapy powered by artificial intelligence, offering a revolutionary treatment for female depression. Patients undergo a hypnotic experience, where their subconscious connects to this innovative AI, generating personalized scenarios customized to their psychological profiles.

For Alesia, the film’s protagonist, this therapy unfolds as a virtual journey, immersing her into a world where reality and fantasy intertwine. Confronted with echoes of her past struggles, Alesia navigates through familiar yet surreal encounters, challenging her to confront and conquer the demons of her mind.

As she delves deeper into this immersive journey, Alesia discovers resilience, courage, and the power to reclaim her mental well-being. “The Secret of Pin-Up Island” is a compelling exploration of the transformative potential of technology in healing the human psyche.

Writer: Alecs Nastoiu

Director: Alecs Nastoiu

Cast: Rina Gri, Ivy Chumley, Lora Djurovic, Beatrice Rubica, Carina Samartean, Ioana Cheregi, Theodora Popa, Anca Loghin, Larisa Dobrin, Alexandra Pater, Cosmina Lirca, Oana Maria Dragne, Georgiana Teleman.

Production Companies: Alegrias.Pictures, GAT Transilvania Films

Co-Production Companies: Studioset, Retina Film Production, Grizzly Entertainment, Happy Days Studio, Chromatique, Cinepal.

Producers: Ovidiu Vasu, Rina Gri, Alecs Nastoiu

Co-Producers: Sorin Baican, Alexandru Balta, Lulu de Hillerin, Ovidiu Ungureanu, Ovidiu Gramesc, Ovidiu Halmagean

Director of Photography: Lulu de Hillerin

Production Manager: Ovidiu Vasu

Production Designer: Corina Florescu

Costume Designer: Agatha Vornicu

Make-Up: Ivona Velicu

Hair: Larisa Man

Editor: Bogdan Orcula

Music: Marco Fregonese, Manuel Gereon

Sound Design: Aleksey Klimas

Color Correction: Bogdan Jugureanu

3D Animation: Lucian Tiganus

CG Artist: Alexandra Sabrina Vulpe

VFX Supervisor: Alexandru Balta

Motion Graphics: Andrei Paun