'Viktori' short film about ambition, identity & figure skating

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Viktori (15-minute short film in English & Russian) debuts at Hollywood's TCL Chinese 6 Theater this Saturday:

Jess 🦋 on Instagram: "⛸️ A fierce figure skating coach begins to lose control of both her students and her relationship, exposing the emotional cost of perfection. We’re beyond thrilled to announce that @viktori.film will make its world premiere at

2,641 likes, 45 comments - jess.trom on August 10, 2026: "⛸️ A fierce figure skating coach begins to lose control of both her students and her relationship, exposing the emotional cost of perfection. We’re beyond thrilled to announce that @viktori.film will make its world premiere at the...

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"In one demanding day at the rink, a fierce coach begins to lose control of both her students and her relationship, exposing the emotional cost of perfection."

Tickets for the World Premiere at the Hollyshorts Film Festival at noon on Saturday, August 15, 2026: https://hollyshorts2026.eventive.org/schedule/6a4c44f748b713a41056b212

More info:

'Viktori' (Film) | Substack

Coming in 2026, Viktori is an independent short film crafted by athletes, artists, and filmmakers. Subscribe for exclusive behind-the-scenes access, figure skating coverage, and a closer look at how the project is coming to life. 🎞️🌹⛸️. Click to read 'Viktori' (Film), a Substack publication...

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Director: Carlos Cardona
Screenwriter: Jessica Trombatore, Blü Gengo, Marina Sampaio-Story, Alicia Assaad
Producer: Jessica Trombatore, Bradford Watson, Blü Gengo, Marina Sampaio-Story, Alicia Assaad, Nina Petrenko, Tara Modlin-Maurizi
Cast: Ana Bergman, Amanda Hsu, Sarah Baetge
Cinematographer: Carlos Cardona, Jordan Cowan
Editor: Sophia de Baun
Production Design: Jessica Trombatore
Sound Design: Sophia de Baun, Karinna Turicchi

The Skating Ensemble includes Aleksandr (Sasha) Fegan and Liz Yoshiko Schmidt:

Aleksandr Fegan on Instagram: "@viktori.film"

71 likes, 0 comments - sashaskate1 on August 30, 2025: "@viktori.film".

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Jess 🦋 on Instagram: "New York! See you at the rink ⛸️🌹🎬 In celebration of Viktori’s upcoming screenings at @chelseafilmfestival and @wearediffdallas, we’re bringing the skating community together for a special hour on the ice at Chelsea Piers Sky R

375 likes, 6 comments - jess.trom on October 5, 2026: "New York! See you at the rink ⛸️🌹🎬 In celebration of Viktori’s upcoming screenings at @chelseafilmfestival and @wearediffdallas, we’re bringing the skating community together for a special hour on the ice at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink. Joining...

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New York! See you at the rink

In celebration of Viktori’s upcoming screenings at @chelseafilmfestival and @wearediffdallas, we’re bringing the skating community together for a special hour on the ice at Chelsea Piers Sky Rink.

Joining us on the ice is Johanna Allik, co-creator of figure skating wear brand @jivsport, author of The Book of Figure Skating and former Estonian National Team figure skater, alongside the cast and creator of @viktori.film.

Come skate with us, learn some new skills, create together and celebrate.

October 16
11:20 AM–12:20 PM
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink, NYC

All levels welcome. Please bring your own skates.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viktori-x-jiv-community-skate-tickets-2002402975202

VIKTORI FILM on Instagram: "is an official selection of the 14th annual Chelsea Film Festival. We’re so excited to bring Viktori home for its East Coast premiere. Sunday, October 18 • 3:15 PM Regal Battery Park Program 18: The Passage of Time Than

2,116 likes, 41 comments - viktori.film on September 16, 2026: "is an official selection of the 14th annual Chelsea Film Festival. We’re so excited to bring Viktori home for its East Coast premiere. Sunday, October 18 • 3:15 PM Regal Battery Park Program 18: The Passage of Time Thank you...

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... East Coast premiere.
Sunday, October 18 • 3:15 PM
Regal Battery Park
Program 18: The Passage of Time

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