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| director = [[Michael S. Ojeda]] | | director = [[Michael S. Ojeda]] | ||
| producer = [[Philip J. Day]], [[Jeff Miller]], Stephen Gregory Curtis, [[Kimberley T. Zulkowski]], [[Guido den Broeder]] | | producer = [[Philip J. Day]], [[Jeff Miller]], [[Stephen Gregory Curtis]], [[Kimberley T. Zulkowski]], [[Guido den Broeder]] | ||
| writer = Michael S. Ojeda | | writer = Michael S. Ojeda | ||
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==Theme== | ==Theme== | ||
The film exposes the dark side of the [[internet bride]] phenomenon. | The film exposes the dark side of the [[internet bride]] phenomenon. | ||
:''Every year, men entice Internet brides to a foreign land, only to treat their new wives as slaves. Behind tightly closed doors, neighbors, and even police, often ignore their cries for help. It’s a huge problem that needs light to be focused on to it.''<ref>Stacy Cox, [http://decaymag.com/2017/01/26/russian-bride-crowdfunding-campaign/ "Russian Bride; Indie Thriller Mirrors Reality - Crowdfunding"], 26 January 2017</ref> | :''Every year, men entice Internet brides to a foreign land, only to treat their new wives as slaves. Behind tightly closed doors, neighbors, and even police, often ignore their cries for help. It’s a huge problem that needs light to be focused on to it.''<ref>Stacy Cox, [http://decaymag.com/2017/01/26/russian-bride-crowdfunding-campaign/ "Russian Bride; Indie Thriller Mirrors Reality - Crowdfunding"], 26 January 2017</ref> | ||
In response, The Russian Bride promotes the [[Women's empowerment|empowerment of women]] ([[girl power]]).<ref name=Indiegogo/> | In response, The Russian Bride promotes the [[Women's empowerment|empowerment of women]] ([[girl power]]).<ref name=Indiegogo /> | ||
According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected [[President of the United States|US president]] billionaire [[Donald Trump]].<ref>David Gelmini, [http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/207607/michael-s-ojedas-russian-bride-comes-indiegogo/ "Michael S. Ojeda’s The Russian Bride Comes to Indiegogo"], Dread Central (retrieved | According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected [[President of the United States|US president]] billionaire [[Donald Trump]].<ref>David Gelmini, [http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/207607/michael-s-ojedas-russian-bride-comes-indiegogo/ "Michael S. Ojeda’s The Russian Bride Comes to Indiegogo"], Dread Central (retrieved 20170228)</ref> | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
''The Russian Bride'' is a [[low-budget film]] by [[independent film]] company Reigning Entertainment.<ref name=Reigningent /><ref name=Indiegogo /> A [[limited liability company]] was set up in [[Michigan]] to facilitate its production.<ref>[http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/dt_llc.asp?id_nbr=F06707 "The Russian Bride Movie LLC"], Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (retrieved 20170228)</ref> Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.<ref name=newsletter /> | ''The Russian Bride'' is a [[low-budget film]] by [[independent film]] company Reigning Entertainment.<ref name=Reigningent /><ref name=Indiegogo /> A [[limited liability company]] was set up in [[Michigan]] to facilitate its production.<ref>[http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/dt_llc.asp?id_nbr=F06707 "The Russian Bride Movie LLC"], Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (retrieved 20170228)</ref> Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.<ref name=newsletter /> | ||
The film counts several [[Film producer|producers]] and [[executive producer]]s, none associated with larger [[film studio]]s.<ref name=Reigningent /> Ojeda has teamed up with Day ([[The Amityville Terror]]), as well as Curtis and Zulkowski ([[53206: Milwaukee]]) before. Miller wrote and produced [[The Burning Dead]]. Den Broeder is a [[writer]] and the founder of [[Wikisage]]. | The film counts several [[Film producer|producers]] and [[executive producer]]s, none associated with larger [[film studio]]s.<ref name=Reigningent /> Ojeda has teamed up with Day ([[The Amityville Terror]]), as well as Curtis and Zulkowski ([[53206: Milwaukee]]), before. Miller wrote and produced [[The Burning Dead]]. Den Broeder is a [[writer]] and the founder of [[Wikisage]]. | ||
===Casting=== | ===Casting=== | ||
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[[Pre-production]] saw the release of a 3-minute promotional trailer on January 18, 2017.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/therussianbride/videos/1477669472273956/ "The Russian Bride - promotional trailer"], Facebook (retrieved 20170130)</ref> This was followed by a [[crowdfunding]] action for additional financial support. Donations amounted to over $15,000 in exchange for a variety of perks.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | [[Pre-production]] saw the release of a 3-minute promotional trailer on January 18, 2017.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/therussianbride/videos/1477669472273956/ "The Russian Bride - promotional trailer"], Facebook (retrieved 20170130)</ref> This was followed by a [[crowdfunding]] action for additional financial support. Donations amounted to over $15,000 in exchange for a variety of perks.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | ||
==Release== | |||
The crowdfunding page mentions a [[premiere]] in [[Los Angeles]] in November 2017 and also indicates a release on DVD.<ref name=Indiegogo /> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |
Revision as of 15:11, 28 February 2017
The Russian Bride | ||
movie poster | ||
Director | Michael S. Ojeda | |
Producer | Philip J. Day, Jeff Miller, Stephen Gregory Curtis, Kimberley T. Zulkowski, Guido den Broeder | |
Writer | Michael S. Ojeda | |
Starring | Corbin Bernsen, Kristina Pimenova, Oksana Orlan | |
Cinematography | Michael S. Ojeda | |
Company | Reigning Entertainment | |
Country | United States[1] | |
Language | English | |
Budget | $300k | |
Official website | ||
Official trailer | ||
IMDb page |
The Russian Bride is an upcoming horror thriller motion picture written and directed by Michael S. Ojeda, starring Corbin Bernsen, Kristina Pimenova and Oksana Orlan.[1][2] Producers include Jeff Miller and Philip J. Day.[2]
Plot
Karl Frederick, an American billionaire living in a mansion outside Detroit, browses the internet for a new bride. He finds Nina, a beautiful Russian woman, and invites her and her 11-year old daughter Dasha to come to America.
After the marriage, it transpires that Karl has sinister plans with Dasha. Nina has to fight for her daughter's life.[1][2][3]
Theme
The film exposes the dark side of the internet bride phenomenon.
- Every year, men entice Internet brides to a foreign land, only to treat their new wives as slaves. Behind tightly closed doors, neighbors, and even police, often ignore their cries for help. It’s a huge problem that needs light to be focused on to it.[4]
In response, The Russian Bride promotes the empowerment of women (girl power).[3]
According to one reporter, the script may have been inspired by the candidacy of newly elected US president billionaire Donald Trump.[5]
Production
The Russian Bride is a low-budget film by independent film company Reigning Entertainment.[1][3] A limited liability company was set up in Michigan to facilitate its production.[6] Most of the film's budget has been funded by private investors.[7]
The film counts several producers and executive producers, none associated with larger film studios.[1] Ojeda has teamed up with Day (The Amityville Terror), as well as Curtis and Zulkowski (53206: Milwaukee), before. Miller wrote and produced The Burning Dead. Den Broeder is a writer and the founder of Wikisage.
Casting
The film features child model Kristina Pimenova, who has over 7 million followers on social media, in her first lead role as Dasha.[2] Former Miss Ukraine Oksana Orlan (Orlenko), Ojeda's award-winning star in Lana's Rain, plays Nina, the bride. Corbin Bernsen, known for his role as Arnold Becker in L.A. Law, is billionaire Karl Frederick.[1]
Pimenova declared her desire to become a professional actress in an interview for Posh Kids Magazine.[8] Director Michael Ojeda, in the trailer's press release:
- Kristina Pimenova is a talented and beautiful young model, and with the support of fans we hope this movie is the stepping stone to a huge career as an actress.[9]
Supporting and day player characters include Karl's maid Maria, his driver Hagen and uncle Yuri.[10] The trailer shows cameo appearances by producer Jeff Miller (clergyman) and Kristina's mother Glikeriya Pimenova (bride picture).
Filming
The film will be shot on an estate in Lake Orion, Michigan.[10] According to schedule, the production of The Russian Bride commences on March 10, 2017.[7]
Marketing
Pre-production saw the release of a 3-minute promotional trailer on January 18, 2017.[11] This was followed by a crowdfunding action for additional financial support. Donations amounted to over $15,000 in exchange for a variety of perks.[3]
Release
The crowdfunding page mentions a premiere in Los Angeles in November 2017 and also indicates a release on DVD.[3]
External links
- Official website
- The Russian Bride on Facebook
- The Russian Bride at the Internet Movie Database
- The Russian Bride (Trailer 1.8) on Vimeo
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