CHASING CHEKHOV
Award winning film shot in Prague and Pasadena; adapted by Anna from her play of the same title.
Starring Anna Simone Scott & Neil Dickson
Directed by Peter Sands
WRITTEN by ANNA SIMONE SCOTT.
DIRECTED by PETER SANDS
This evocative period/contemporary romance filmed in Prague and Pasadena. The story of Lydia's (Anna Simone Scott) infatuation with Chekhov and conflicts with her husband, Mikhail (Neil Dickson), is interwoven with the contemporary story of lovers, George (Neil) and Nicole (Anna), who are on location in Prague making the period film based on Nicole's play. George becomes suspicious after Nicole meets Pavel on the St. Charles Bridge in Prague. Nicole is convinced that the stranger, a set decorator, is perfect for the role of Chekhov in their film and perhaps Nicole's hidden desires.
FILM FESTIVALS
British Academy of Film & TV Arts/Los Angeles Members Short Film Festival ~
I've Seen Films International Film Festival, Milan, Italy
Waterford Film Festival, Ireland
Rochester International Film Festival, New York
Tupelo Film Festival, MS
AWARDS
WINNER: PLATINUM AWARD, BEST FILM:
British Academy of Film & TV Arts Members' Film Festival, LA.
WINNER: SPECIAL JURY PRIZE:
I’ve Seen Films International Film Festival, Milan
WINNER: CINEMATIC EXCELLENCE:
Rochester International Film Festival.
