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Girlfriend

"Girlfriend" is a dramedy about the fragility of interpersonal relationships. On the quiet streets of New Year's Eve Trnava, the story of three young people – Lucia, David, and Victoria - unfolds among the Christmas lights. Their relationship is continuously interweaving of subtle hints and unspoken words, in which hope is mixed with uncertainty, and the real secrets are hidden behind fake smiles.

  • Vitalii Ermakov
    Director
  • Vitalii Ermakov
    Writer
  • Vitalii Ermakov
    Producer
  • Daniil Dolidudko
    Director of photography
  • Daniil Dolidudko
    Story by
  • Vitalii Ermakov
    Story by
  • Sofia Klebanova
    Key Cast
  • Barbora Martiskova
    Key Cast
  • Marek Stolar
    Key Cast
  • Oliver Cupra
    Production assistants
  • Samuel Galbavy
    Production assistants
  • Anna Strelnikova
    Composer
  • Simon Cop
    Sound mixer
  • Vitalii Ermakov
    Editor
  • Daniil Dolidudko
    Colorgrader
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Priateľka
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 8, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Slovakia
  • Country of Filming:
    Slovakia
  • Language:
    Slovak
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Vitalii Ermakov

When he was 17 years old, Vitalii moved from Russia to Slovakia. It was initially challenging to adapt to a new environment alone. Yet, from the very first day, he set a clear goal: to find a new home in Slovakia and become a local film director. From the beginning of his immigrant journey, Vitalii devoted himself to learning the Slovak language and immersing himself in the culture of his new country.

Two years have passed since his arrival. At that time, Slovak had become almost like a second mother language for him. Vitalii enrolled in a prestigious mass media institute in the beautiful city of Trnava and formed many new connections. He has already written and directed two Slovak short student films ("Welcome" (2024) and "Girlfriend" (2025)) and remains determined to continue working toward fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional director.

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