IYOV | Short Film (Award-Winning)

This work does not advocate the values of a particular culture or religion. The movie was funded with our own money and the support of our sponsor friend (big thank you, Ted). The entire story is based on real experiences and the director’s personal journey, which occurred after the loss of a loved one who tragically took their own life, inspired by the interpretation of the famous biblical story of Iyov (Job). This movie is dedicated to all those who may be going through difficult times. Perhaps this film will be watched at the right moment, serving as a source of inspiration and a reminder of faith and the value of life. Director: Sergey Spirin Cinematographer / Gaffer: Andrei Beresnev Iyov: Grisha Gandlevsky lia: lidia Sarukhanova Old iyov: Tariel kenia Padre: Ted Young Producer: Ted Young Producer: Andrei Beresnev line producer: Galina Beresneva 1AC: Yakov Mironichev 2ND AC: Davit Kiknadze / Nika Sachaleli Best Boy: Alexey Pivkin Casting director: Elena Grabovskaya Colorist / Editor / vfx: Andrei Beresnev Compositing Artist: Dmitry Talin Make-up artist: Galina Beresneva Sound Designer: Serhiy Prokopenko Awards: Best Foreign Short — London Independent Film Awards (2023) — UK Best Cinematography — Montreal International Film Festival (2023) — Canada Best Cinematography — Lytham International Film Festival (2023) — UK Best Cinematography/ Best Director / Best Editing — England International Film Festival (2023) — UK Silver Award: Narrative Short — Latitude Film Awards (2023) — UK Scarabeo d’Argento Award — Milazzo Film Festival (2023) — Italy Finalist — BIFF (2023) — UK Best Short Film /Honorable Mention — Ponza Film Awards, Italy (2023) — Italy Best Short Film /Nominee — Worcester Film Festival (2023) — UK Short Drama / Semi-Finalist — SHORT to the Point (2023) — Poland Golden Drama Short — Golden Short Film Festival (2023) — EU Best Foreign Language Short Film — Big Fridge International Film Festival (2023) — UK Exclusive premiere / Short Form — Directors Notes (2023) — UK