Technical details
Narrative Short - US - 5 minutes 30 seconds - English (With subtitles)
Cast and Credits
Director - Yelisey Kazakevich
Writer - Yelisey Kazakevich
Producer - Diego Santiago
Director of Photography - Ryan Herh
Key Cast
Yelisey Kazakevich - “Rick”
Billy Whelan - "Stuart"
Kendall McShane - "Iceberg"
Jojo Leiato - "Johnny"
LVFF 2026 Award Nominations
Best Comedy
Rick, down on his luck and fed up with how he’s treated, decides to commit a robbery. Things go awry as his plans interfere with another stick-up in progress at the same bar. Two amateur robbers and a disgruntled employee walk into a bar. What could go wrong?
Screening Details:
student showcase. April 26th 2026. 5:00pm-9:00pm. Venue to be announced.
Director biography
- Yelisey Kazakevich
Yelisey Kazakevich is an acclaimed actor, writer, and director based in Los Angeles and New York City. As an actor, he has appeared in the feature film "White Bird: A Wonder Story", as well as over 50 short films and 15 on-stage productions. Through his production company, 11C Productions he has produced 14 short films and music videos. His alma mater is Boston University (COM '25) and his acting training includes the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and New York University Tisch.