Milan
A Slovak immigrant attempts to reignite his former successful acting career in his adopted country of Canada.
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Jakub RačekDirector
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Jakub RačekWriter
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Tomáš J.M. RačekKey Cast"Milan Čajka"
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Stephanie J. RačekMusic/Score
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Olga RačekovaWardrobe & Makeup
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Jakub RačekDirectory of Photography
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Jakub RačekEditor
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:14 minutes
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Completion Date:January 12, 2023
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English, Slovak
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Tatras International Film FestivalVysoké Tatry
Slovakia
February 4, 2023
Finalist -
Heart of Europe International Monthly Film FestivalKosice
Slovakia
February 22, 2023
Winner: Best Actor -
Eastern Europe Film FestivalCraiova
Romania
March 1, 2023
Winner: Best Original Music
Jakub Raček, an Ottawa-based filmmaker, was born in Bratislava, Slovakia and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada where he currently works as an audio engineer and audio recording instructor. Jakub has always had a passion for film and has since worked on various film and audio productions. His short film, Milan, marks his screenwriting and directorial debut.
Milan, Jakub Raček's first short film, is a collaboration with his father, Tomáš J.M. Raček, a Slovak actor and director with over 200 film, television, and theatre credits to his name. Jakub's wife, Stephanie J. Raček, also composed original music for the film. The film is inspired by real-life events and is a commentary on the career struggles immigrants face when living in a new country.