A SHADOW OF DARA, the award winning short film directed by Kirill Proskura played at the WILDsound Best of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film Festival in September 2016.

It was a pleasure sitting down to chat about his film and career.

Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film?

Kirill Proskura: It was the drive to make my own story and a lack of good scripts around.

MT: From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

KP: Around 5 years.

MT: How would you describe your short film in two words!?

KP: Science Fiction 😉

MT: What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?

KP: It was lack of finances.

MT: What were your initial reactions when watching the Toronto audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

KP: “I’m glad they liked the film:)”

MT: How…