Russian Doll

A Russian spy asks her British boyfriend to help her to defect to the West.

  • Alex Perry
    Director
  • Alex Perry
    Writer
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-perry-17416214/
  • Sarah Bostock
    Key Cast
    https://www.mandy.com/uk/actor/sarah-bostock
  • John Bartmann
    Music
    https://johnbartmann.com/
  • Rachel Barnes
    Film Editing
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 3, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lift Off Online Sessions July 2021
    London (online)
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Deep Fried Film Festival August 2021

    Official Selection
  • SonderBlu Film Festival January 2022

    Official Selection
  • Noble International Film Festival and Awards September 2021

    Official Selection
  • Guttercast Film Festival October 2021

    Official Selection
  • Festival Angaelica December 2021

    Official Selection
  • BUEIFF Channel July 2022

    Official Selection
  • Sydney Australian Film Festival October 2022

    Honourable Mention
  • Dubai Festival November 2022

    Best Short
Director Biography - Alex Perry

Alex was born in Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom. He is a scientist with a PhD in chemistry. Alex has extensive experience in theatre including writing, acting, directing, producing and promoting shows. He has participated in the Royal Shakespeare Company Open Stages and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has taught drama in Romania.

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Director Statement

This short film is made up of five short scenes. In each scene, an off-camera man and the audience learn something new about his love interest - the Russian Doll.