Each Other's Country
Austin, Texas | Film Feature
Drama, Thriller
Inspired by true events, Each Other's Country follows Kian, an African immigrant photographer, and Emma, his Danish-American wife, through 24 hours as they face an impossible decision: leave the country they've built their lives in or stay and face uncertainty when civil unrest escalates.
Each Other's Country
Austin, Texas | Film Feature
Drama, Thriller
1 Campaigns | Texas, United States
Inspired by true events, Each Other's Country follows Kian, an African immigrant photographer, and Emma, his Danish-American wife, through 24 hours as they face an impossible decision: leave the country they've built their lives in or stay and face uncertainty when civil unrest escalates.
About The Project
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Mission Statement
The Story
LOGLINE: An immigrant couple’s world crumbles in a matter of hours when a national crisis reaches their city. They struggle to stay connected while facing their own past traumas and present fears when making an impossible decision: abandon the life they’ve worked so hard to build in America, or stay and risk the consequences of unresolved political conflict.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT: I'm a film director who has worked in the industry for 12 years, and an immigrant living in the U.S. for 19 years. I came here when I was a kid for a better life of opportunity and safety. In 2021, I met my now wife. In 2022, we decided to build a life together. I was in the U.S., and she was abroad. That same year, a conflict broke out in her country. Her safety became our primary concern, and I was terrified something could happen to her any day. We feared that the borders would close and we'd never see each other again. In a week, she left everything behind and moved to a country she'd never been to.
2 years ago she was finally able to come to the US. Even though this was the best moment of my life to finally be reunited, the country I've been calling home for the past 19 years began to feel very different. The safety I felt when I first came here began to dissolve. And when I thought about where I'd go, I realized that I didn't even know, because instability like this seems to be happening everywhere. This film comes from that lived reality: the fear of losing everything overnight, and the impossible question of where to go when nowhere feels safe.
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Wishlist
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Production Crew
Costs $14,900
This will get us through 16 days of production.
Principal, Supporting, and Background Cast
Costs $4,300
This includes all on screen talent.
Meals
Costs $3,360
Gots to feed people!
Production Design
Costs $1,000
This will cover props and set pieces.
Camera & Lighting Gear / Hard Drives
Costs $2,000
This will ensure we get the right camera & lighting package along with hard drives for post production of the film.
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About This Team
Olexiy Kryvych
Writer/Director/Producer
Olexiy Kryvych is a Ukrainian-born director, writer, and producer based in Austin, Texas. He creates authentic, emotionally resonant films that explore identity, belonging, and the complexities of human connection. His work spans narrative films, commercials, branded documentaries, and music videos, all grounded in his belief that cinema has the power to reveal truth and foster genuine understanding and connection.
Olexiy is drawn to stories that examine the quiet, overlooked moments that define who we are. The tensions between who we want to be and who we actually are, the spaces between cultures and communities, and the universal search for home. He is dedicated to developing independent films that spark meaningful conversations and challenge audiences to see the world with fresh eyes.
Anna Smith
Producer
Anna Smith is an emerging director, writer, and producer based in Austin, Texas and is dedicated to bringing authentic, meaningful, and thought-provoking stories to life. She prioritizes working on independent feature-length and short films, but has experience working on a variety of productions, including commercials and music videos. With a lifelong love of filmmaking, Anna is focused on developing projects that highlight underrepresented voices and explore the human condition through visual storytelling.
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Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
LOGLINE: An immigrant couple’s world crumbles in a matter of hours when a national crisis reaches their city. They struggle to stay connected while facing their own past traumas and present fears when making an impossible decision: abandon the life they’ve worked so hard to build in America, or stay and risk the consequences of unresolved political conflict.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT: I'm a film director who has worked in the industry for 12 years, and an immigrant living in the U.S. for 19 years. I came here when I was a kid for a better life of opportunity and safety. In 2021, I met my now wife. In 2022, we decided to build a life together. I was in the U.S., and she was abroad. That same year, a conflict broke out in her country. Her safety became our primary concern, and I was terrified something could happen to her any day. We feared that the borders would close and we'd never see each other again. In a week, she left everything behind and moved to a country she'd never been to.
2 years ago she was finally able to come to the US. Even though this was the best moment of my life to finally be reunited, the country I've been calling home for the past 19 years began to feel very different. The safety I felt when I first came here began to dissolve. And when I thought about where I'd go, I realized that I didn't even know, because instability like this seems to be happening everywhere. This film comes from that lived reality: the fear of losing everything overnight, and the impossible question of where to go when nowhere feels safe.
Every share, every follow, every message moves us closer to bringing this story to life. Your support, whether it's a contribution, a repost, or spreading the word matters more than you know!
Follow us on all platforms and join the community building this film.
Tag someone who needs to see this story.
Thank you for believing in this film!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Production Crew
Costs $14,900
This will get us through 16 days of production.
Principal, Supporting, and Background Cast
Costs $4,300
This includes all on screen talent.
Meals
Costs $3,360
Gots to feed people!
Production Design
Costs $1,000
This will cover props and set pieces.
Camera & Lighting Gear / Hard Drives
Costs $2,000
This will ensure we get the right camera & lighting package along with hard drives for post production of the film.
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Olexiy Kryvych
Writer/Director/Producer
Olexiy Kryvych is a Ukrainian-born director, writer, and producer based in Austin, Texas. He creates authentic, emotionally resonant films that explore identity, belonging, and the complexities of human connection. His work spans narrative films, commercials, branded documentaries, and music videos, all grounded in his belief that cinema has the power to reveal truth and foster genuine understanding and connection.
Olexiy is drawn to stories that examine the quiet, overlooked moments that define who we are. The tensions between who we want to be and who we actually are, the spaces between cultures and communities, and the universal search for home. He is dedicated to developing independent films that spark meaningful conversations and challenge audiences to see the world with fresh eyes.
Anna Smith
Producer
Anna Smith is an emerging director, writer, and producer based in Austin, Texas and is dedicated to bringing authentic, meaningful, and thought-provoking stories to life. She prioritizes working on independent feature-length and short films, but has experience working on a variety of productions, including commercials and music videos. With a lifelong love of filmmaking, Anna is focused on developing projects that highlight underrepresented voices and explore the human condition through visual storytelling.