"Tapochki" short film wrapped

I had the honor of directing my first short film this past weekend, a short that Marina Gasparyan and I spent over a year and a half writing, producing and bringing to life.

And you know what the best part was? Getting to make it with an all female crew.

Oh, and getting to act with our actual mothers. (Talk about good casting!)

I am filled with gratitude for everyone that helped create this magical story.

Shoutout to Cojeco, there would be no movie without you.

Director: Irina Gorovaia
DP: Barbie Leung
Producer / AD: Tyler McClain
Producer/ Nina: Marina Gasparyan
AC: Beatriz Barbieri Costa
Gaffer: Claire Halloran
Scripty: Kristi Gunther
Sound: Teresa-Esmeralda Sanchez
BTS/PA: Samantha Mellina

Marina, Ella, Irina & Anna

The all female crew for “YASHA“

Hungry Dog Blues wrapped and featured in Variety

Hello friends!

I hope you have been well, and I hope that you have made plans to, or have already voted.

Hungry Dog Blues has officially wrapped principal photography! We filmed for 16 days, and all stayed covid free and injury free. We tested everyone on our set 3 times a week, and complied with all CDC guidelines.

And! Some very exciting news- we had some press coverage in this week’s Variety: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/film-news-in-brief-18-1234815978/
(We are second under Friday October 30th.)

We just wanted to reach out and thank you all for contributing to our project and being so patient with us as we learned to adapt. 

Most of the cast and crew on our last day of filming Hungry Dog Blues at Tina’s house in Foristell, MO.

Please follow along with us as the adventure into post production begins!
@hungrydogblues

Wishing you health and peace.

Irina

A Magnificent Gray is now streaming on Vimeo!

Hi friends,

Happy Valentines Day!

Our movie is now available for all to watch on Vimeo.

"A Magnificent Gray" - Written and Directed by Jason Millner. A Zona Pictures Production.

A priest and a nun run away together but are forced to question their decision in the face of what seems to be divine intervention.

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

x

Irina

BEST SHORT @ Northeast Film Festival

You guys!! Last night our movie, “A Magnificent Gray” won Best Dramatic Short at the Northeast Film Festival.

I was honestly not expecting this but it sure feels good!!

Pictured with Jason Millner in front of our poster.

A Zona Pictures Production Carmen: Irina Gorovaia Lawrence: Jason Millner Executive Producers: Marcos Topolos, Anna Gorovaya, Anatoli Gorovoi, Claudia Alexander, Alexander Hufschmid Producers: Irina Gorovaia, Jason Millner, Fig Chilcott, Davy Mellado Co-Producer: Jason Friedman-Mendez Director of Photography: Alexander Hufschmid AD: Fig Chilcott Gaffer: Brad Morse Production Design: Davy Mellado Production Sound: Matt Barrera Sound Design & Mix: D. Chris Smith Production Assistant: Simona Blat Colorist: Max Myman "A Magnificent Gray" by Slow Meadow Written by Matt Kidd Courtesy of Hammock Music "Fall Becomes" by Ricky Lewis Written by Ricky Lewis Performed by Ricky Lewis

A Magnificent Gray x Northeast Film Festival

Our movie has been submitted to another film festival!

I am proud to announce that it will be screened at the Northeast Film Festival, happening September 6-8 in Teaneck, New Jersey.

A Magnificent Gray will screen on Saturday September 7, during the 6-8pm block.

The film was also nominated for best short, and I was nominated for best actress!

For tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4312286

I would love to see you there!

A priest and a nun run away together but are forced to question their decision in the face of what seems to be divine intervention. "A Magnificent Gray" - Written and Directed by Jason Millner. A Zona Pictures Production Carmen: Irina Gorovaia Lawrence: Jason Millner Executive Producers: Marcos Topolos, Anna Gorovaya, Anatoli Gorovoi, Claudia Alexander, Alexander Hufschmid Producers: Irina Gorovaia, Jason Millner, Fig Chilcott, Davy Mellado Co-Producer: Jason Friedman-Mendez Director of Photography: Alexander Hufschmid AD: Fig Chilcott Gaffer: Brad Morse Production Design: Davy Mellado Production Sound: Matt Barrera Sound Design & Mix: D. Chris Smith Production Assistant: Simona Blat Colorist: Max Myman "A Magnificent Gray" by Slow Meadow Written by Matt Kidd Courtesy of Hammock Music "Fall Becomes" by Ricky Lewis Written by Ricky Lewis Performed by Ricky Lewis