The Ride
A ’76 Plymouth reflects on its journey, witnessing decades of human life, capturing moments of freedom, temptation, and redemption as it changes hands from one owner to the next.
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Slava DenisovDirector
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Grigory BorodavkinWriter
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David HachunsProducer
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Ron PerlmanKey Cast"The Ride"Hellboy, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
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Fernando LopezKey Cast"Javier"
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Isabel PowellKey Cast"Joyce"
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Michael JovanovskiKey Cast"Robert"
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Genres:Adventure, Romance, Crime, Drama
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Runtime:15 minutes
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Completion Date:June 18, 2025
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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LA ShortsLos Angeles
United States
July 28, 2025
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Studio City International Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
September 2, 2025
Best Director -
Simi Film FestivalSimi Valley
United States
September 6, 2025
Best Cinematography, Best Editing -
South Texas International Film FestivalEdinburg, Texas
United States
September 12, 2025
Texas premiere
Best U.S. Short Film -
Calabasas Film FestivalCalabasas, CA
United States
September 20, 2025
Audience Award -
41st Boston Film FestivalBoston
September 21, 2025
Best Short Film -
Burbank Internation Film FestivalBurbank, CA
United States
September 25, 2025
Best Director -
DaVinci International Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
October 12, 2025
Best Short Film -
The Micheaux Film festivalLos Angeles
United States
October 26, 2025
Best Experimental Film
Slava Denisov is a Los Angeles-based director and editor. During his studies in Russia, Slava directed several award-winning short films and music videos before moving to Los Angeles, where he began working as an editor on multiple indie and studio projects, along with numerous shorts, music videos, and commercials. His latest directorial work, The Ride, featuring Ron Perlman, has been officially selected by over a dozen festivals, including Oscar-qualifying events, and earning multiple nominations and awards, including best film and best director.