Glances (2020)
When two strangers lock eyes in a café, they both have to deal with unexpected feelings.
Emotionally driven story of two strangers who lock eyes in a cafe and have to deal with unexpected feelings.
Director Biography - Aleksei Borovikov
Aleksei Borovikov is an award-winning film and video director. He began his career by working on regional and national television in Russia for over 15 years. In 2016, Aleksei graduated from Moscow Film School with a diploma in Film Directing. His portfolio to date includes short movies as well as music and promo/advert videos. Many of his works have earned audience recognition and festival awards around the globe. Currently, Aleksei is pursuing an MFA degree in Cinema Directing at Columbia College Chicago where he is the recipient of a full-tuition Graduate Fellowship and the Weisman Award for his thesis project.
Aleksei Borovikov Director Statement
Strangers can be best friends or sworn enemies. You never know until you lock eyes.
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
I wanted to try to tell a story that doesn't necessarily rely on dialogue or action, where the turning points and changes would be so subtle that everything that we normally perceive small would become big.
What is the theme of your submission?:
Loneliness, hope for love, power of eye contact
What was the message you wanted to convey with this project?:
Strangers can be best friends or sworn enemies. You never know until you lock eyes.
Any further comments about your submission:
The film was produced in Chicago by a local student team.
Credits:
Aleksei Borovikov
Director
Musician, One More Please, The Last Time
Aleksei Borovikov
Writer
Musician, One More Please, The Last Time
Emma Zeller
Producer
Enrique Escarpita
Key Cast
"Mike"
Ryan Pikofsky
Key Cast
"Sean"
Olivia Long
Key Cast
"Girl"
Johnny MacMillan
Composer
Eli Cooper
Cinematographer
Dylan Turcott
Editors
Aleksei Borovikov
Editors
Jessica Zurewicz
Sound Designer
Project Specifications:
Project Type:
Experimental, Student, Short
Genres:
LGBT, LGBTQ, Drama, Romance
Runtime:
6 minutes 57 seconds
Completion Date:
January 6, 2020
Country of Origin:
United States
Country of Filming:
United States
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
Yes - Columbia College Chicago
- Year2020
- Runtime06:57
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorAleksei Borovikov
- ScreenwriterAleksei Borovikov
- ProducerEmma Zeller
- CastEnrique Escarpita, Ryan Pikofsky, Olivia Long
- EditorAleksei Borovikov
Glances (2020)
When two strangers lock eyes in a café, they both have to deal with unexpected feelings.
Emotionally driven story of two strangers who lock eyes in a cafe and have to deal with unexpected feelings.
Director Biography - Aleksei Borovikov
Aleksei Borovikov is an award-winning film and video director. He began his career by working on regional and national television in Russia for over 15 years. In 2016, Aleksei graduated from Moscow Film School with a diploma in Film Directing. His portfolio to date includes short movies as well as music and promo/advert videos. Many of his works have earned audience recognition and festival awards around the globe. Currently, Aleksei is pursuing an MFA degree in Cinema Directing at Columbia College Chicago where he is the recipient of a full-tuition Graduate Fellowship and the Weisman Award for his thesis project.
Aleksei Borovikov Director Statement
Strangers can be best friends or sworn enemies. You never know until you lock eyes.
Please tell us your motivation for making your film:
I wanted to try to tell a story that doesn't necessarily rely on dialogue or action, where the turning points and changes would be so subtle that everything that we normally perceive small would become big.
What is the theme of your submission?:
Loneliness, hope for love, power of eye contact
What was the message you wanted to convey with this project?:
Strangers can be best friends or sworn enemies. You never know until you lock eyes.
Any further comments about your submission:
The film was produced in Chicago by a local student team.
Credits:
Aleksei Borovikov
Director
Musician, One More Please, The Last Time
Aleksei Borovikov
Writer
Musician, One More Please, The Last Time
Emma Zeller
Producer
Enrique Escarpita
Key Cast
"Mike"
Ryan Pikofsky
Key Cast
"Sean"
Olivia Long
Key Cast
"Girl"
Johnny MacMillan
Composer
Eli Cooper
Cinematographer
Dylan Turcott
Editors
Aleksei Borovikov
Editors
Jessica Zurewicz
Sound Designer
Project Specifications:
Project Type:
Experimental, Student, Short
Genres:
LGBT, LGBTQ, Drama, Romance
Runtime:
6 minutes 57 seconds
Completion Date:
January 6, 2020
Country of Origin:
United States
Country of Filming:
United States
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
Digital
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
Yes - Columbia College Chicago
- Year2020
- Runtime06:57
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorAleksei Borovikov
- ScreenwriterAleksei Borovikov
- ProducerEmma Zeller
- CastEnrique Escarpita, Ryan Pikofsky, Olivia Long
- EditorAleksei Borovikov
