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The Fisherman and The Fish

Contemporary staged interpretation of iconic renown fairy tale led by a female theater company in Brooklyn. This is a magical story of an impoverished family surviving the tragedy of unearthed greed. Kindness. Loyalty. And unconditional love. Will they stand the temptation of granted wants and wishes?

  • Aleksandr Krapivkin
    Director
  • Olya Mikhaylova
    Director
  • Aleksandr Krapivkin
    Writer
  • Olya Mikhaylova
    Writer
  • Robert Chandler
    Writer
  • Aleksandr Krapivkin
    Producer
  • Olya Mikhaylova
    Producer
  • Bonita Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Old Man"
  • Casey Wortmann
    Key Cast
    "Old Woman"
  • Zepe
    Key Cast
    "Fish"
  • Olya Mikhaylova
    Key Cast
    "Zina"
  • Aleksandr Krapivkin
    Key Cast
    "Ivan"
  • Stephen John Davis
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fairy Tale
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 17, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    17,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Aleksandr Krapivkin, Olya Mikhaylova

Olya Mikhaylova and Aleksandr Krapivkin are NYC based artists marking this short film their collaborative directorial debut.

Aleksandr Krapivkin hails from Kharkiv, Ukraine and holds a BFA in Acting from Western Michigan University and MFA in Acting from FSU/Asolo Repertory Theatre. Aleksandr is a proud member of AEA.

Olya Mikhaylova is an artist who studied and is living in NYC, performing at world-renowned theatres and shooting films that promote love and compassion.

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Director Statement

Our heritage and traditions are an inevitable part of our existence as artists. Showcasing our Slavic culture through a classical text set on the contemporary background of NYC encompasses the way we traverse our daily lives. A minimalist approach to the work allowed us to focus on the story and welcome in the imagination of the viewer to be our co creators. Human connection and the dare to dream are necessities that were put on hold due to the pandemic. This fairytale became a beacon of hope amidst so much darkness.