Anatolii Kornilov, “There are many controversies and court cases in the U.S. about legalizing or banning abortion. “
My job as a Movie Director is not to side with those who support or oppose abortion but to remind them that women need support and dialogue. I can voice my opinion and help them with my art. My new project is the movie “Sacrifice.”
Read more about "Sacrifice. “
Short Description
Ambitious actress Rebecca is struggling to conquer Hollywood, and she lives modestly with her boyfriend Alex in a trailer waiting for fame. After years of waiting and failure, Rebecca finally receives a generous offer to star in a TV series, but she also knows she is pregnant and faces a difficult choice.
The film is about a strong woman who has to make difficult choices.
The film's plot helps to understand how difficult it is for an ambitious woman to choose between family and self-actualization. The film's main idea is to show that with kindness and support. It is possible to overcome all difficulties. There is nothing more valuable than family values.
Storyboard
Rebecca is under intense pressure from her boyfriend, Alex, and her mother. Alex does not accept abortion and tries to convince his girlfriend of this terrible idea.
Rebecca realizes that if she misses an incredible opportunity and gives up the lead role now, her life will change forever with the baby's birth. She is terrified that she will have to spend her life in a trailer with children and unrealized dreams, and she decides to have an abortion without saying anything to Alex.
Having achieved success in Hollywood, Rebecca realizes she can no longer hide what she has done and tells Alex everything. Alex tries to leave Rebecca but admits he still loves her. He sees Rebecca's desperation and supports her by staying by her side.
Main Characters
Gabriela Kostadinova
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5809468/
Gabriella Kostandinova, an accomplished actress who has played in over 30 Hollywood films, has confirmed her involvement in "Sacrifice." Gabriella will play the role of Rebecca. Her character is a robust and determined actress. She sacrifices a lot for her cause. Acting for her is the primary purpose of life. She is used to controlling everything and does not want to give up until she finds out she is pregnant.

Allen Williamson
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2315672/
Allen Williamson, an actor in over 40 film projects, has already agreed to participate in the movie "Sacrifice.” Allen will play Alex, a computer programmer who is endlessly in love with his girlfriend and dreams of having children. He has few friends and spends all his free time helping and supporting Rebecca, but Alex gradually presses on Rebecca through his help and fantasies about family life. It is an exciting experience for Allen to play the withdrawn, jealous, and intrusive, in-love Alex.

Scriptwriter and director
Anatoly Kornilov
https://www.youtube.com/@tonyfilmmaker7526
Anatoly (aka Tony Kornilov) is the writer and director of the film.
Anatoly graduated from the most vital film school in St. Petersburg, Russia. Anatoly has extensive experience making social dramas, such as "A.U.E." about teen gangs with 8 million views on YouTube, and "Chalk Circle" about the problems of adopting children.
Anatoliy Kornilov's films have repeatedly won various nominations at international film festivals.

Director of photography.
Steven Shulgach
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5809460/
Steven Shulgach is a talented cinematographer and founder of Sinegach Studios, who is actively involved in the visual design and preparatory period of "Sacrifice."
Stephen will serve as the cinematographer-director. His experience in short films, shadowing, and artistic freedom will allow Stephen to realize the most creative ways of shooting.

Production Designer
Jessica Marie Cole
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9863703/
Jessica Marie Cole has accepted an invitation to participate in "Sacrifice" and is currently developing the artistic concept, acting environment, interiors and exteriors, and location choices for filming.
Jessica is an experienced product designer and has worked on major Disney projects, short films, and independent indie films.
Composer
Marius Feder
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14508304/
When Marius Feder read the script, he immediately said he wanted to write the music for the short film Sacrifice.
Marius is a successful composer who has written music for such films as "Shang Chi," "The Legend of the Ten Rings," and "You People," Marius also writes music for such famous performers as Huser and Kendrick Lamar. Recently, along with Kendrick Lamar, Marius received a Grammy nomination.
Locations
The main action of Sacrifice takes place in an old trailer on wheels and next to a trailer on the beach by the ocean. In specific lighting, the cramped space of the trailer psychologically pressures the characters or creates comfort, while the expansive ocean views show a positive perspective.
Promotion Strategy
Together with the film festival promotion platform Festhome.com, we analyzed the "Sacrifice" script and developed a promotion strategy for significant film festivals where such social themes as abortion are most famous for viewing.
We plan to send the finished film to such festivals as:
Sundance Film Festival. Utah/USA
ACT Human Rights Film Festival. Colorado/USA
This Human World. Vienna/Austria
New York Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival. New York/USA
Palm Springs Film Festival. California/USA
Los Angeles Film Festival. California/USA
Cucalore Film Festival. California/USA
Ashland Independent Film Festival. Oregon/USA
Florida Film Festival
Boston IFF. Massachusetts/USA
Beaufort International Film Festival. California/USA
Citizen Jane Film Festival. Missouri/USA
Toronto International Film Festival. Canada

Why is this film important now?
Of course, there can be different reasons for abortion, but my story will help you to feel ambitious and robust as a woman, not only to cope with difficult choices.
My film will help you look at the problem of abortion from a different perspective. It will help women understand they are not alone; they can cope with all the difficulties. Do not keep silent; partners will hear them. I encourage women to dialogue with their men as often as possible.