The Death of a Government Clerk - an Anton Chekhov story

Comedy, Foreign Film

Film Short

Los Angeles, California

Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov "The Death of a Government Clerk” is an exaggerated and stylized satire, set in 19th century Russia. We witness the story of a common man who finds himself embroiled in his insecurities and paranoia, when a small error leads him on a path of self destruction.

The Story
About The Project

Raised in a family where life was perceived as a tragic comedy, I’ve grown up seeing the humor in the petty incidents of daily life, where people often reveal their true faces. It is in the same vein that I was inspired to make an adaptation of this short story by Anton Chekov, a testament to his ability to give life to such moments, a commentary on human nature.

I first read the story as a young child, and was immediately attracted to its simple yet complex themes, dry humor, and its dark and unexpected ending. The story is of a man trapped in his own perception of himself and the reality he lives in, a series of wrong decisions, send him on a self destructive path that could end up being potentially life threatening.

Absurd and satirical, the style of the film is envisioned as being extremely theatrical, a theme that is constantly played out both visually and narratively through the film. Further being culturally and geographically situated in 19th century Russia, I as a filmmaker, find a deep connection with this story that articulates the bureaucrat and daily life of that time period.

Keeping that context in mind, the film is envisioned in Russian, played by Russian actors, a period piece marked by a visual framing style similar to Wes Anderson, and will hopefully add to the larger understanding of Chekov and his literature.
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We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a postcard of the film.
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You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a your guest to visit us on set. (Travel, living and expenses not included)
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You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a your guest to visit us on set. (Travel, living and expenses not included)

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You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a guest to visit us on set. (Travel, living and expenses not included)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in the film and IMDB Credit
$10,000

We appreciate every cent you donate. You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a guest to visit us on set. (Travel and expenses not included. We will arrange living).

You and a guest will be invited to the screening of the film in Los Angeles. (Travel and expenses not included. We will arrange living)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in the film and IMDB Credit
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We appreciate every cent you donate. You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. Your name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.
$50

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.
$100

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.
$250

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you (Travel and expenses not included. We will arrange living). You can see the magic unfold.

We will send you a 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set.
$500

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a postcard of the film.
$1,000

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a your guest to visit us on set. (Travel, living and expenses not included)
$2,500

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a your guest to visit us on set. (Travel, living and expenses not included)

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit in the film and IMDB Credit.
$5,000

You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a guest to visit us on set. (Travel, living and expenses not included)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in the film and IMDB Credit
$10,000

We appreciate every cent you donate. You will receive a 'Special Thanks' credit in the film. You name will always be associated with the film you helped get made.

We will send you a digital download of the film. (after we have submitted to festivals). You will be the first people to see it before it goes viral.

We will send you exclusive set photos. You can see the magic unfold.

A 'Thank You' video from the director and key crew memebers recorded while on set will be sent to you.

We will send you a POSTER of the film.

We will invite you and a guest to visit us on set. (Travel and expenses not included. We will arrange living).

You and a guest will be invited to the screening of the film in Los Angeles. (Travel and expenses not included. We will arrange living)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit in the film and IMDB Credit
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I'm a student at The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. We are a team of students as well as profesional filmmakers collaborating together to bring to life this story that stands across eras, written by Anton Chekhov. Our team consists of talented and award winning filmmakers and actors who are joined together with their passion for telling this story.
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