Variations on a Theme

Jason Abrams and I have started a new YouTube channel: Variations on a Theme.

It is a collection of shorts exploring a theme. The current theme is MORALITY.

Each short is around 5 minutes, shot on an iPhone, has minimal dialogue, and a budget of less than $100.

Not to sound too cheesy, but we are making art for arts sake. New shorts come out every couple of months.

Check out the current published shorts below:

A thief is faced with a difficult question when a home invasion takes a surprising turn.

An EMT faces a difficult decision when confronted with saving her sister's abuser.

"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“

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