Private Project

Bluff

Leonid and German are business partners, former friends and members of an elite poker club. Here, using cards, players can solve conflicts much more serious than money they bet. How far will they go in this game, as in life confrontation, and who's going to win?

  • Artur Matveev
    Director
    Deja Vu
  • Artur Matveev
    Writer
    Deja Vu
  • Andrey Lisyanskiy
    Writer
    Lift
  • Andrey Lisyanskiy
    Producer
    Lift
  • Mark Bogatyrev
    Key Cast
    "Leonid"
    Kitchen, Korni
  • Aleksey Kirsanov
    Key Cast
    "German"
    Dyatlov's Pass, ZKD
  • Andrey Gradov
    Key Cast
    "Nikolai"
    The Place Of Meeting can not be changed, Guest from the Future
  • Mikhail Khmurov
    Key Cast
    "Anatoly"
    The Shield, CSI: Miami
  • Valery Chigincev
    Key Cast
    "Dealer"
  • Ruslan Bekrenev
    D.O.P.
    Deja Vu, Transfer
  • Alexander Bennington
    Editor
    Deja Vu, Speed Dating
  • Daria Suzdaltseva
    Art Director
  • Artur Matveev
    Composer
    Deja Vu
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Блеф
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 21, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Russian Federation
  • Language:
    Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • ATK Fest
    Saint-Petersburg
    Russian Federation
    December 3, 2021
    Finalist
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los-Angeles
    United States
    December 5, 2021
    Best Crime
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los-Angeles
    United Kingdom
    December 5, 2021
    Best Original Score
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los-Angeles
    United States
    December 5, 2021
    Best Production Design
  • Five Continents International Film Festival

    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    November 30, 2021
    Best Short Film
  • Best Istanbul Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    January 2, 2022
    Best Crime
  • International Halicarnassus Film Festival
    Bodrum
    Turkey
    December 22, 2021
    Turkish premiere
    Best Crime
  • Heart of European International Monthly Film Festival
    Košice
    Slovakia
    January 2, 2022
    Slovakian Premiere
    Best Drama Short
  • Thessaloniki Free Short Festival
    Thessaloniki
    May 7, 2022
    Macedonian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • SHORT to the Point
    Bucharest
    Romania
    March 9, 2022
    Romanian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Short Shot Fest
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    March 12, 2022
    Official Selection
  • The Crime Story Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 7, 2022
    Best Short
  • PopCon International Film Festival
    Indianapolis
    United States
    June 5, 2022
    Best actor (Alexey Kirsanov)
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ PinewoodStudios
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 14, 2022
    UK premier
    Official Selection
  • Kalakari Film Fest
    Dewas
    India
    March 20, 2022
    Indian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Great Indian Film Festival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    March 7, 2022
    UAE premiere
    Official Selection
  • Manhattan Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    June 16, 2022
    Official Selection
  • New Filmmakers NY
    New York
    United States
    July 5, 2022
    Finalist
  • Grand New York Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    September 10, 2022
    Best Short Film
Director Biography - Artur Matveev

Artur Matveev is an award-winning filmmaker, known for his remarkable journey from the world of aviation to the art of cinema.
With over a decade of experience in the aviation industry, his extensive travels have shaped a unique worldview that deeply informs his storytelling and visual approach.
His films have been featured at numerous international festivals and recognized for their compelling narratives and distinctive cinematic style.
Now based in Taiwan, Artur continues to work on international productions – including collaborations in the United States – focusing on stories that explore resilience, ambition, and the human spirit.

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Director Statement

“Bluff” is a stylish, high-stakes thriller that explores how blind hatred and the thirst for revenge can destroy even the closest friendships. With sharp twists, intense atmosphere, and unforgettable performances, it pulls viewers into the game until the very last moment.