Santa Barbara
Synopsis
Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diana Markosian
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Germain, Lynda Myles
- Original Title
- Santa Barbara
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diana Markosian
Paul Germain, Lynda Myles
Jacob Halajian, Sarah Wagner Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Diana Markosian
Director
Paul Germain
Writer
Lynda Myles
Writer
Jacob Halajian
Producer
Sarah Wagner Miller
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Santa Barbara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Barbara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santa Barbara about?
Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.
Who directed Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara was directed by Diana Markosian.
Who stars in Santa Barbara?
The principal cast of Santa Barbara includes Ana Imnadze, Gene Jones.
When was Santa Barbara released and how long is it?
Santa Barbara was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 15m.