Concept and Story: Ivi Halibrand

Treatment – ​​Screenplay: Karoline Walter

Dramaturgical Consulting: Sandra Wollner

Direction and Production: Matthias Halibrand

FOMO Göre

The film centers on a young woman, Romy Splitter, who suffers from anxiety disorders. These manifest primarily through rumination and self-doubt: “Did I do that right? Should I perhaps stop by Mom’s place today? But Lisa invited me too, and I haven’t seen her in ages. Actually, I just want to stay home and read a book. I really should start exercising again! Arghhhhhhh...”

Everyone is familiar with such situations, but when they occur as part of an anxiety disorder, they multiply, becoming prominent and all-consuming. They often lead to an utter inability to make even the smallest decision—or, as is frequently the case for Romy, to panic attacks.

During one of these panic attacks, Romy suddenly splits in two. She becomes two people. She has discovered a superpower—and with it, what seems to be the solution to all her problems: she can divide herself into as many versions as she likes. Mom is insisting on a coffee date, Lisa has been wanting to go clothes shopping for ages, three new books by her favorite author remain unread, and, truth be told, she just wants to get to bed early for once.

In a flash, several versions of Romy are out and about, experiencing all those supposedly wonderful things. So much for FOMO (fear of missing out). The catch, however, is that these doppelgängers cannot be controlled like avatars in a video game; they develop minds of their own—which leads to unexpected complications, especially once a love interest enters the picture. And as for doing nothing? That’s not looking likely either: as Romy’s availability becomes seemingly limitless, the number of demands placed upon her grows accordingly. Eventually, though, she does manage to carve out a moment for herself to truly relax—which, in turn, triggers some entirely unforeseen consequences. In the end, Romy discovers a different kind of strength within herself—one that may not offer the potential of a superhero, but can truly enrich her life: the ability to be at one with herself.