#462 Das Schwarze Auge: Die Macher hinter "Eine Nacht in Tobrien"

·1 hr 26 min·5 clips

The makers of the DSA fan film 'One Night in Tobrien' reveal how a pen-and-paper RPG inspired their ambitious short film.

The episode features an interview with the team behind the fan film 'One Night in Tobrien', based on the German pen-and-paper RPG Das Schwarze Auge (DSA). Hosts Alex, Spike, and Hill welcome director Flo Moritz, writer Lennart Laffert, and builder Sammy Fischer. The guests explain that DSA is a low-fantasy, simulation-oriented game similar to Dungeons & Dragons, developed in Germany in 1984. The film idea emerged after Flo lost a pitch and discussed DSA during a gaming weekend. Lennart, a longtime DSA player and adventure writer, drafted the script without prior screenwriting experience. They decided to set the story in a tavern to manage costs. The project gained momentum when actress Anna-Lena Mianer applied for a role despite the lack of pay, and publisher Ulysses gave informal permission. The team built a full tavern set from scratch in a theater mill in Arisdorf, with Sammy leading construction and planning. They borrowed medieval props and costumes from shops like Schwarze Segel and received support from lighting specialists Silas and Joel. The film was shot over four days in January with a crew of nearly 30 people, featuring actors like Matteo Gudenrath. The creators discuss the lack of Swiss film funding, which they attribute to systemic barriers, and their reliance on community donations and personal funds. They express interest in continuing the project via crowdfunding or pitching to platforms like Netflix. The episode concludes with nostalgic stories about the guests' past in the Swiss metal scene, including bands like Arcturon and Coil Cry.

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