Private Project

ONE HOT SUMMER DAY

Maya is a quiet, solitary taxi driver. Every day she picks up passengers who share their worries and joys: an office worker with a toothache, a young actress thinking about love, and a tired family man on his way to a strange party. For them, her presence is a chance to open up, though Maya herself rarely engages. One night, after work, her car breaks down, and she has to call a taxi. In the passenger seat, she suddenly realizes she has something to say too.

  • Snezhana Yugay
    Director
  • Snezhana Yugay
    Writer
  • Oksana Serikova
    Writer
  • Inga Danilevich
    Producer
  • Ekaterina Danilian
    Key Cast
    "Maya"
  • Anton Smorodin
    Key Cast
    "Office manager"
  • Valeriia Miftakhova
    Key Cast
    "Eva"
  • Vadim Kaplin
    Key Cast
    "The family man"
  • Dmitrii Kononov
    Key Cast
    "Taxi driver"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Однажды жарким летним днем
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Serbia
  • Country of Filming:
    Serbia
  • Language:
    Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Black Magic 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Snezhana Yugay
Director Statement

As a director, it’s important for me to be honest and open with the audience. I love to experiment, explore, observe, and I’m not afraid to make mistakes. These processes are an essential source of inspiration and growth. I always strive to speak about complex and significant topics that matter to me in a simple, accessible way. It’s also crucial for me that the essence of the idea, the characters, and the imagery align with the visual language and style. In our profession, working with a team is one of the key elements of the process. Every person is a creator, bringing their own vision and experience, aiming to influence the final result. That’s why I always try to build trusting relationships with my team.