Anastasiya Mykhaylova Film DirectorFilm Director and Production Designer
FESTIVAL SELECTIONS
Interfilm - International Shortfilm Festival Berlin 2023, Germany - World Premiere
Leuven International Short Film Festival 2023, Belgium
Poitiers Film Festival 2023, France
Corto Dorico Film Festival 2023, Italy
El Gouna Film Festival 2023, Egypt
Pragueshorts Film Festival 2024, Czech Republic
BUFF Malmö Filmfestival 2024, Sweden
Landshut Short Film Festival 2024, Germany
One Country One Film - Apchat-Issoire International Festival 2024, France
Sehsüchte International Student Film Festival 2024, Germany
From concept art to the final image...
We attempted to restrict the colour-palete and make sure that colours that are reflected in the costumes are also present in the background. This would create a sense of uniformity and minimalism in each frame - making the image appear strict and controlled to further highlight themes of toxic masculinity.
We used blue to create a feeling of a masculine space. Darker blues can create a serious and authoritative tone, while lighter blues can evoke a sense of calm and comfort. By incorporating blue into the design, we hoped to create a space create a space that feels grounded, reliable, and masculine.
Behind the Scenes
Production Designer Anastasiya Mykhaylova
Assistant Art Director Federico Trezzi