01 · Feature Film
The Surprise!
A film by Valeriy Rudenko
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01 — Biography
Valeriy Rudenko is a film director based in Europe and available for film projects worldwide.
He graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Lomonosov Moscow State University while simultaneously pursuing professional film education at the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles), the Moscow Film School, and the “In the Opening Credits” Screenwriting Academy.
His directing style combines a range of creative approaches, always shaped by the unique needs of each story. He believes every film deserves its own visual language and works closely with actors to create authentic, emotionally engaging performances. Valeriy also prefers to edit his own films, allowing him to preserve the rhythm, atmosphere and creative vision established during production.
Throughout his career, Valeriy has directed projects in both the United States and Russia, gaining experience across different filmmaking environments and productions.
Today, he is expanding his work across Europe and is open to international collaborations in feature films, television, commercials, branded content and narrative productions.
I believe cinema should not only tell stories, but create emotions that remain with the audience long after the final frame.
02 — Selected Films
A body of work,
told in fragments.
02 · Short Films
Short Films
06 Films · 06 Stills
03 — Feature FilmIn Development
1861
120 minHistorical Thriller
Logline
Tikhomirov, a lowly clerk, forges official documents and sets out for the estate of a ruthless landowner to free his serf father through deception. Along the way, he is robbed by a runaway peasant and unexpectedly drawn into the search for the fugitive alongside the landowner and his entourage. To protect his secret and save his father, Tikhomirov must navigate a dangerous game of lies and survival — until he is forced to choose between saving himself and saving others.
- In Development
- Screenplay in Progress
- Producing Partner
- Co-production Partner
- Financing Partner
- Sales Agent
- Historical Thriller
- 120 min
- Feature Film
Interested in bringing
1861
to the screen?
Currently seeking producing partners,
co-producers and international financing.
04—Showreel
03 — Behind the Scenes
On set,
process & craft.
On set — process, collaboration and craft.
05 — Collaboration
Let's make
a film.
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