We were naturally thrilled to be in official selection for the NZ International Film Festival in Wellington, where we had our official NZ premiere. Stephen Sinclair and I and one of our Russian actors Garry Volk were present for a rocking screening.  The audience stayed on for the Q & A session and was really interested in the ideas behind the film.

The Festival had a huge audience – over 500 at the opening night, and a wonderful party at Squid Row afterwards, sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka and Skazka, the local Russian supermarket. Lots of gaiety and Russian fans attended and we had a wonderful night. Garry Volk one of our Russian actors who played the part of Nikolai came over from Australia for the night and graced us with his ever-elegant presence.

Unfortunately both the leads were working (mostly a good thing!). Stephen Papps was performing in Wellington and Elena was in Romeo and Juliette so similarly neither could not make the premiere. It was great that we had Garry to represent!