Private Project

And the Snow was Falling

Ricard is a brave knight on a watchful guard in the lands of his king. During one sortie, he discovers the approach of winter. Winter brings death, for along with the cold come Fireflies—terrifying humanoid creatures. Now, Ricard must venture into uncharted territories to find a new home for his people. However, in these new lands lie discoveries that could challenge everything he believes about the world.

  • Andrei Egorov
    Writer and Director
    Echo 2026
  • Rastsislau Saukin
    Operator
    Echo 2026
  • Andrei Egorov
    Key Cast
    "Ricard"
    Echo 2026
  • Nikita Protko
    Key Cast
    "Texas"
    Echo 2026
  • Ilya Alekseyevich
    Key Cast
    "Firefly, Night Monsters"
    Echo 2026
  • Lizaveta Saukina
    Key Cast
    "Ricard Sister"
    Echo 2026
  • Andrei Dzenisenka
    Key Cast
    "King"
    Echo 2026
  • Rastsislau Saukin
    Key Cast
    "Blacksmith"
    Echo 2026
  • Andrei Egorov
    Editing and Sound Design
    Echo 2026
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Horror
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 20 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 25, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Belarus
  • Country of Filming:
    Belarus
  • Language:
    Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1,85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography

Andrei Egorov is a self-taught director from Belarus. He studied auto mechanics but never pursued a career in the field, dedicating his entire life to filmmaking. He began with short films and has now fully transitioned to low-budget feature-length works.

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Director Statement

I believe that true cinema is pure creativity, free from the shackles of money and fabricated industry rules. No matter how many doors close, I will continue to realize my vision and dreams! Cinema is my purpose in life, and I have no Plan B.