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Displacement crisis has reached 100 million people globally. 60+ Ukrainian refugees were involved in making the film, sending a message of support to all refugees. The film focuses on the PTSD that people experience after fleeing the war.

  • Andzej Gavriss
    Director
  • Andzej Gavriss
    Writer
  • Konstantin Koval
    Writer
  • Rick Dodds
    Writer
  • Blake Powell
    Producer
  • Thomas Bartl
    Producer
  • Marc Haferbusch
    Producer
  • Olya Shevchuk
    Key Cast
  • Ivan Dorn
    Key Cast
  • Olya Storozhuk
    Key Cast
  • Anna Furdui
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 13, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ukraine
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English, Ukrainian
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Andzej Gavriss

Andzej Gavriss is a multi award-winning director originally hailing from Eastern Europe - Latvia. Graduated from the University of Audio Visual Arts in 2015, Director has already cultivated a strong body of work that showcases his incredible appetite for experimental filmmaking. Gavriss work has won a GOLD for Director of the year at Shots Awards 2021, Grand Prize at CLIO, GOLD for Direction at CLIO, Silver at Cannes Lions, Gold Screen at YDA 2020, Wooden Pencil for Direction at D&AD, Gold at Cresta Awards for outstanding direction, Gold at UKMVA, Honoree at Webby, Gold for Direction at Golden Drum 2021, best cinematography in the music video at Camerimage, been nominated several times at Camerimage, Ciclope, Raindance, UKMVA, Kinsale Sharks, Epica Awards, Eurobest, Berlin Commercial Festival, Staff Pick, BMVA, NIFF, Lift-Off Los Angeles and many other festivals. Gavriss joined Ciclope Festival 2021 as a speaker to showcase his work and share a breakdown of his craft. The distinctly stylised portfolio combines beautifully crafted shots with storytelling that packs a punch. Andzej is a keen traveler, now based between LA and Berlin and shooting projects internationally. In 2022 director jointed Clio Music Festival as a jury member in music video category.

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Director Statement

"Since the war broke out, I have been hearing many stories from Ukrainian refugees detailing the debilitating effects of PTSD. The subject felt so important, yet not much was being said in the public. After speaking with many Ukrainian friends and long-time collaborators, we decided to make a film together and use our art as our way of contributing. It was important that we cast real refugee actors in the film to tell their own stories. Despite all the pain, the film ends with a message of hope and unity - to stand together and give strength to one other."