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Lora and Anna, despite their stormy life on the Italian streets, decide to fulfill their dream and make an acting career in Hollywood. How much are they willing to sacrifice for their purpose, and will harsh reality force them to accept their fate?

  • Sebastian Krolak
    Director
  • Francesca Romano
    Writer
  • Paulina Masternak
    Writer
  • Sebastian Krolak
    Writer
  • Martina Peneva
    Key Cast
    "Anna"
  • Lora Dekova
    Key Cast
    "Lora"
  • James Lamotta
    Key Cast
    "Fake Producer"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 9, 2019
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Bulgarian, English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • CinemadaMare Film Festival
    Cerveteri
    Italy
    July 9, 2019
    Best Edit Award
  • CinemadaMare Film Festival
    Cerveteri
    Italy
    July 9, 2019
    Best Actress Award
Director Biography - Sebastian Krolak

Sebastian Krolak is an award-winning Polish filmmaker and cinematographer based in London. His film 'Phantom' received the EMiGRA Award at the Emigration Film Festival EMiGRA in 2019.

Sebastian is well-known for his extraordinary ability to create powerful visual experiences and his advanced work with actors. He has worked extensively on narratives and commercials in various countries, including England, Italy, Kenya, Singapore and Poland. Through his work, Sebastian aspires to raise awareness and engage a global audience with thought-provoking and powerful storytelling. Notably, Sebastian has been actively collaborating with the Youth Film Platform Africa since March 2020, where he conducts cinematography workshops for film students in Kenya.

Sebastian's expertise and versatility in the lighting and camera departments have led to his involvement in four feature films. His most recent endeavor as a DOP trainee on a high-end production of a Netflix TV drama showcases his dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Nowadays, Sebastian is focusing on the development of his own debut feature film. His aim is to unite filmmakers worldwide, highlighting important yet lesser-known topics and promoting cultural diversity.

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