Closer Away | Personal Experimental Short

Closer Away is a personal artwork that explores the theme of acceptance. It delves into the tension between self-adaptation and resistance to conformity. Through this project, we aim to convey the complexity of searching for inner light and the personal transformation that comes from that journey.

Inspired by the works of Jodorowsky and Parajanov, working within an analog film aesthetic was crucial to maintaining the two-dimensionality and accentuated color motif for each scene, emphasizing the division and conflict between the protagonist and her surroundings.

Shortlisted at Berlin Commercial Festival in 2024
Shot on Kodak 16mm 500T using Arri sr3

Director: Dmitry Khmelnitsky
Cinematographer: Misha Kaminsky
Choreographer: Konstantin Koval
Executive Producer: David Mitzkus
Producer: Joe Onde
1st AD: Valeria Babych
Stylist: Milijana Krtinić Rončević
1st Camera Assistant: Enrique ‘Kiko’ Arribas
Gaffer: George Steffens
Score and Sound Design: Next of Din
Making Of & Tech Support: Amnon (Nono) Bikovsky
Set Design: Max Hehr / Atelier Chrome
Editor: Dmitry Khmelnitsky
Colorist: Megan Lee at Electric Colour
VFX: Asaf Norani
Escape Crew by Alisha Kobyliak

Lead Performer 
Linda Cordero

Performed by
Mariia Antoniuk, Diana Avanesova, Karyna Avanesova, Sara Corso, Inna Gosha, Milena Junge, Mariia Krasnokutska, Valeriia Lantsova, Giulia Lampugnani, Mariia Lytvynenko, Roksolana Nakvatska, Linda Neumann, Lari Niehl, Vitaliia Pudova, Anastasiia Reshetnik, Iuliia Vetiugova, Nisha Virmani, Mariia Yakobchuk, Oleksandra Zelenska, Nataliia Zhdan