"High Expectations"
At the end of twenty years of incarceration, as the award for time served, a convict is sentenced to commit a crime. Karl, played by Alik Antselevich, is the forward motion in this intellectually inverted film that leaves behind an undeniable impression that will stay with the viewer for a long time to come. "High Expectations" is a Platinum Remi Award Winner at the 40th Annual WorldFest Houston.

"Waiting"
Donald (Tom Lawson) and Melvin (Danny Reid) are waiting against the odds for a liver donor. "Waiting" is a tale of people looking for hope. It takes a humorous look at the consequences of getting what you hope for. Exquisite cinematography by David Brower complements the sterile cold and human warmth of hospital life that unfolds. Expertly directed by Yuri Shapochka, the film subtly shows how one person's individual hopes are often intertwined with the hopes of others. The way life plays out is unexpected, like a game of chess.

"Six Blocks Wide"
WBHM Public Radio: In the last week, there've been at least ten reported murders in Birmingham. But while some residents try to ignore the violence and others stomach it with fear, filmmakers explore it. Shapochka's new film, "Six Blocks Wide," was premiered in Italy at A Film for Peace Festival, where it was chosen as one of the 4 top finalists with peace topic such as non-violence and respect of human rights. The cast included noted actress Tonea Stewart ("A Time to Kill," "In the Heat of the Night," "The Rosa Parks Story"). "Six blocks alters view of world" wrote John Archibald in the Birmingham News.

"Backstage Story"
"Backstage Story" written and directed by Yuri Shapochka and lensed by cinematographer David Brower, features Celeste Laborde, Edwin Booth, Bernadette Chapman and Robert Hill. It is a darkly humorous short film based on a classical short story by Anton Chekhov. Never published in English, “Entrepreneur Under the Sofa: A Backstage Story” has been brought into the modern day in this film adaptation, and while not viewed through the social mores of the nineteenth century, maintains it’s provocative nature with it’s post-feminism take on ‘women’s plight even at the hands of weak and corrupt men’.
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"Game Shop"
A suicidal salesman of a video game store is lost in between the imaginary world of video games and the reality. He tries to escape from the technology nightmare to find his love and freedom. "Game Shop" showcases a vision of quivering characters and surreal music in a shadowy, self-contained dream world. Directed by Yuri Shapochka. Cinematography by Dan Goldfarb. Starring Alik Antselevich and Natasha Reshetnikova.
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