Dert - Directed by Ali Zhetpis

Project Type: Short Film

Project Title: Dert

Brief Synopsis: In the vast Kazakh steppe, a traditional family's peaceful morning is interrupted by the arrival of two strangers leaving behind a mysterious slot machine. Tension builds as Merey becomes captivated by the game, slowly losing control and time seems to stand still.

Runtime: 12'07"

Completion Date: November 2024

Country of Origin: Kazakhstan

Language: Kazakh

Credits

Director / Screenwriter / Producer: Ali Zhetpis

Executive Producer: Aslan Nurkassymov

Director of Photography: Oleg Khon

Line Producer: Timur Rakhov

Production Designer: Layla Zhexembayeva

Makeup Artist: Asylzhan Zhanysbaeva

Storyboard Artist: Leila Raimbek

Costume Designer: Adin Sharipova

Assistant Costume Designer: Altynai Kanatpaeva

Camera Technician: Zhaksylyk Gabidenov

Focus Puller: Yerlen Yerkinbayev

Gaffer: Ay Al, Ivan Yamashev

Sound Master: Merey Tursyn

Composer: Alexey Alexeyevskiy

Location Manager: Karina Tyan

Administration: Maxim Sudorgin

Starring: Merey Jambayev

Wife: Meruyert Turumova

Son: Miras Rakhym

Grandfather: Kairat Iskakov

Loader 1 - Tamerlan Asylbek

Loader 2 - Molodtsov Valeriy

Film Editor: Olzhas Abishev

Colorist: Aydos Jumurov

Backstage Operator: Soltan Talant

Backstage Photographer: Ravil Ametov

Dolly: mark2productions

Catering / Props: Bizdin Auyl

Costumes: anima

Transfer: Delica Tour Almaty

Special Thanks to Adilkhan Yerzhanov

With the Support of

Bizdin Auyl - Family Farm

CITIX - The best outdoor gadgets

Vzletnaya - Music Associate