I rarely post about my writing wins but hereβs one of them. A short script that I hope one day will turn into a feature. π»ππ π³πππ πΊπππ is about a resilient young dancer in Las Vegas who strives to save her sick father while forging unexpected friendships with casino regulars, ultimately propelling her toward a life-changing decision.
@outstanding.screenplays
#screenwriter #screenwriting #hollywood #la #dowhatyoulove
SAG Member
Itβs about taking risks and having faith in yourself and the universe. Letβs see where it leads me.
BEST ACTRESS AWARD AT INT. FF MANHATTAN!
I won my first acting award in a LEAD role in a thriller short, Whispers. Itβs great to receive this recognition because I put a lot of work and energy into this role, and on very short notice.
DOPPELGANGER AT LA SHORTS!
This was my first Oscar-qualified festival! It was great to share my film with a very supportive crowd and connect with friends and filmmakers. It still blows my mind that all of this happened because of an idea. The only difference is that I took action!
Doppelganger at the Romford Film Festival, UK
My interview at the Romford Festival where I talk about the creation of my short thriller Doppelganger and my feature Chasing Ghosts. And so much more!
I've directed a PLAY!
As a director unit member at the Actors Studio, I had a pleasure in directing a 30 min scene from a play βAppropriateβ by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (which btw premiered on Broadway last year.) It was a challenge to direct 7 (!) actors and not to lose humor in a very heavy play. But I welcomed that challenge as Iβve learnt so much from the process and collaboration with such talented actors.
PARALLELS RELEASED ON OMELETO!!!!
π·ππππππππ which I wrote, produced, directed and acted in, is released on a prestigious YouTube channel ππ¦ππ₯πππ¨. What a ride it has been! From writing a very personal story, to crowdfunding, to shooting it in Russia in my hometown, then the festivals in the US and worldwide, and finallyβ¦ being selected to @omeleto It feels good to being able to express myself in a way that Iβve dreamed of since I was 15. When everything felt heavy and there was no hope. When every day seemed like a battle. When my heart was broken. Art heals wounds as they say, and I echo that.
Watch the full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E8cMR1GlD8
Thank you everyone who supported me in life, in creating this film, in post production and challenges Iβve encountered in releasing this film.
And I owe it to these people to get the recognition they deserve:
Special thanks to Barry Ehrmann
Cast:
@kristinakorbut.actress
@lilianli74 @kretov7670
@oxanakharlamova
@elizaveta_shch @kristina_o_popova
Casting director: @georgeners
Executive producer:@birdsofpreyfilms
Producer: @alexandr_averkiev
DP: @art_movie
Camera: @lebedev__leonid
Scripty and AD: @alinatakhieva
Sound: @il_86_productions
Art: @nickyudin
Costumes: @polina.withstyle
Prod.Support: @scoldingscroll
BTS: @olad.ph
Sound track: @amaynarepeat
Composer: @matibeckmann.music
Accent coach: @accentonjordan
Acting coach: @mariembroderick
Editor: @carlaroda
Color by @lightbenders
Sound editor: @dmitri_northman
VFX: @andreynegron
Festival strategy: @rebekahfilmdr
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I'm in SHOUTOUT LA!
This wonderful magazine did an article about me. Check it out here: https://shoutoutla.com/meet-kate-surinskaya-actress-screenwriter-director/
