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














