EXILES | A Beam of Mysterious Light Promises Transformation | A Hamcus & Adidas Sci-fi Fashion Film

Fashion and sci-fi merge in ‘EXILES’, a short film launching the capsule collection from Adidas and Hamcus. The film draws inspiration from fictional universe, Duszen, by Hamcus founder Tuff Leung. A relentless drought has consumed all hope in Zone 3. The appearance of a mysterious beam of light brings a promise of an unforeseen transformation. There’s now hope in a world that had nearly forgotten it. Fashion and science fiction merge into a series of visuals directed by filmmaker Tomas Kamphuis. The short film, ‘EXILES’, welcomes us into another realm. Adidas and Chinese streetwear brand, HAMCUS, launched a capsule collaboration, now presented within this short narrative across the stark backdrop of Zone 3, a celestial landscape weaving together the brands’ two distinct aesthetics. SUBMIT YOUR FILM SUBSCRIBE TO DN ON YOUTUBE Website: Follow DN on Instagram: Follow DN on Tiktok: @directors_notes Follow DN on Twitter: Follow DN on Facebook: Sign up to the DN newsletter: EXILES by Tomas Kamphuis “EXILES is a short sci-fi/fashion film made in collaboration with Hamcus and Adidas. It follows individuals struggling to survive amidst a harsh drought. The film delves into the lives of the Roamers, a group with a supernatural connection to the planet, a nomadic transmitter searching for hope through radio signals, mine workers trapped in a cycle of struggle, and students dreaming of a better future. A celestial event suddenly brings hope and unity to this barren world, intertwining the lives of these solitary beings. It’s a tale of resilience, serendipitous encounters, and the rebirth of hope in a forgotten landscape, all while seamlessly integrating fashion into the narrative.“ Read our full interview with Tomas // Credits // A film by Tomas Kamphuis. Client – Adidas x HAMCUS Writer/Director – Tomas Kamphuis Cinematography – Kevin Kimman Producer – Lucia Alonso Producer – Felipe Barros Assistant Cinematographer – Pedro Carvalho Art Director – Nicola Gaudenzi Gaffer – Dick Bloemraad Makeup – Duda Garcez Makeup – Anne Suse de Blok Photography – Lucia Alonso Editing – Nikki Faberij de Jonge Editing – Tomas Kamphuis Compositing – Eric Limburg Compositing – Mark Yfantidis Compositing – Jan Reuser Original Music & Sound Design – Maurits Verwoerd aka Nachtbraker Color Grading – VanneauColorist Publicist – Kaitlynn VanderWaal Cast Roamer – Duda Garcez Roamer – Anne Suse de Blok Transmitter – Nicola Gaudenzi Mine Worker – Guilherme Vernize Mine Worker – Stephen Forster- Brass Mine Guard – Tremor Shakzz Student – Joana Videira Student – Davide Del Barba Special Thanks District Hive Planar Lisboa Showreel Lisboa Agatha Bainbridge ABOUT DIRECTORS NOTES Since 2006 Directors Notes has curated the world’s best independent films alongside exclusive daily deep dive interviews which provide behind the scenes insights into the inspirations and production stories of the most talented filmmakers on the planet.