Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kai Fischer. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Kai, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
I am a writer. And as a writer my mission is to tell untapped and untold stories.
In January last year after my first experiences in Mallorca as a background actor including the Paramount+ production of LIONESS alongside Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Zoe Saldaña and Laysla De Oliviera I took the chance and flew to Los Angeles with the bold idea of conquering Hollywood. Since I may not be a Robert de Niro, I thought that my goal would be easier to achieve with a suitable screenplay.
Over the last two decades, I have maintained very good contact with many Brazilians. And it was exactly December 30, 2023 when I was talking to a Brazilian friend in Palma de Mallorca in my favorite pub, the “Shamrock”, about the controversies surrounding LAMBADA and the tragic end of Loalwa Braz, the unique voice behind the global phenomenon. At that moment, the music video was played by Kaoma, just like on MTV in the 90s back then. It was like a flash of inspiration! There was my screenplay, the screenplay of an untapped and untold story of great importance.
I wrote the script and registered it with The Writers Guild of America West in Los Angeles. A good friend, Helene Cardona, also an award winner and actress alongside Johnny Depp in “Chocolat” in the year 2000, then gave me the important advice of applying to film festivals to attract attention.
The Feedback I received from Los Angeles until now is massive: “Following the recent success of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY as well as last year’s BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, music biopics are in -, and Loalwa is a global superstar in a similar space.” They also suggested casting a pop star such as Dua Lipa in the lead role to guarantee success.
Everyone on this planet knows the song, really everyone. Whether young or old. It’s like the Italian dish pizza. However, few people know the background: The origin of the song lies in Bolivia, it was written by two Bolivian brothers from the group “Los Kjarkas” and released in 1981. Later, two French music producers bought the musical score from the radio station in Porto Seguro and registered it with a notary in Paris under a false name. This was therefore a copyright infringement. However, they achieved worldwide success in 1989 because they mixed Brazilian rhythms with European elements. And in 2017, the singer of Kaoma was found burnt to death in her car. According to my screenplay, the movie will start with flames – a burning car at dawn.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
As now an award winning screenwriter (LAMBADA THE DANCE FATE, award winning screenplay at Cannes World Film Festival 2024, at 8 & Halfilm Awards, Winner at the New York International Film Awards and at The Hollywood Independent Film Critics Awards) I discovered my love of books and movies very early on as a child. I watched Steven Spielberg’s ET with my parents and friends and 2 years later Michael Ende’s THE NEVERENDING STORY. Born in 1973 in Frankfurt/Germany I was eleven years old at the time.
Then, in 2019 my first book “ich glaub, ich krieg nen Vogel” and 3 years later my second book “Promigeflüster Mallorca” were published in Germany. However, they were not very successful. That’s why I needed this new challenge.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The constant and ever-changing challenges. In my life, I have had to reinvent myself time and time again. That keeps you creative. The most beautiful moment is when this creativity is appreciated and recognized by other people who don’t actually know you. As I have just experienced with my film project.
And sometimes it is also important not to listen to others. If someone tells you that 97% of all actors in Hollywood are unemployed and over 200,000 scripts are presented every year. How are you going to manage that? Don’t listen to this. Because dreams together with an unconditional will are able to move mountains.
So live your dream and you will realize that there are no limits. But be prepared when the moment comes!
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
It has certainly not been an easy road so far and, as I mentioned earlier, I have had to come to terms with the failures of my books. But there is always a “why” in life, a “why” you need to take a different path for the next step. During this process of recognition I told myself: “Improve the things you can improve.” It’s not that complicated. And lo and behold, the results of my screenplay at the international film festivals so far have proven me right.
In addition to winning awards as best biographical script and best international screenwriter, I was placed as a SEMI-FINALIST at the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards last year, under the TOP 3 in Athens and FINALIST at Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival.
As well I am a FIRST-TIME NOMINEE for The Independent Golden Globe and for The Independent Hall of Fame 2025 as the most awarded independent author. Up to now I have received awards and honors in 6 different countries. That is simply breathtaking!
There have been 2 emotional moments in my life so far. The births of my two daughters. Those were the most emotional moments of my life. And when I see my movie on the big screen for the first time, I’ll have those tears in my eyes again. 100 percent. Want to bet?
Contact Info:
- Website: https://filmfreeway.com/KaiFischer
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kai_fischer_tip_top/
Image Credits
All fotos are made with my mobil.