Vadim on the air

DEBUT short

Directed by: Alexander Ilinykh
Year of production: 2025
Country of origin: Russia
Runtime: 24 min 19 sec
Genre: comedy

Vadim, a young aspiring actor, is eager to establish himself in the industry. He dreams of a major role, but is barely making ends meet. Then, luck smiles on him and he's cast in the lead role. However, his plans are ruined by a news report that mistakenly portrays him as a criminal who assaulted a pensioner. The news spreads across TV channels and social media.