Milan

A Slovak immigrant attempts to reignite his former successful acting career in his adopted country of Canada.

  • Jakub Raček
    Director
  • Jakub Raček
    Writer
  • Tomáš J.M. Raček
    Key Cast
    "Milan Čajka"
  • Stephanie J. Raček
    Music/Score
  • Olga Račekova
    Wardrobe & Makeup
  • Jakub Raček
    Directory of Photography
  • Jakub Raček
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 12, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English, Slovak
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Tatras International Film Festival
    Vysoké Tatry
    Slovakia
    February 4, 2023
    Finalist
  • Heart of Europe International Monthly Film Festival
    Kosice
    Slovakia
    February 22, 2023
    Winner: Best Actor
  • Eastern Europe Film Festival
    Craiova
    Romania
    March 1, 2023
    Winner: Best Original Music
Director Biography - Jakub Raček

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.

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Director Statement

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.