Beyond Performance

Short Documentary

About & Credits

About This Project

This short documentary follows athlete and creative Dariell Heim, exploring how movement can become a universal language that connects people across borders and unexpected moments. Rather than focusing purely on performance, the film captures something deeper — discipline, connection and the mindset required to push beyond limits. It’s not just about competition, but about the moments in between. The ones that shape who you become. The project was created within a very limited timeframe, with only one primary shooting day and an evolving narrative. The challenge was to build a cinematic and visually refined piece despite these constraints — blending raw authenticity with a controlled visual language. At its core, the film reflects how movement can open doors, create connections and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Project Credits

Director / DPJulian Schaufelberger
AthleteDariell Heim
Year2026
CameraJulian Schaufelberger Lua Hell
Edit & Color GradingJulian Schaufelberger Lua Hell
Sound DesignLua Hell
BtsFilipp Aregger

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