A father and son, both battling personal demons, unite on the streets to rebuild their lives and find redemption.
WRITER DIRECTOR OLEKSANDR BUGELA
Born in raised in Ukraine. Started filmmaking after 10 years of still photography. Moved to the USA with family in 2019. Has been working in LA since 2021. Shot dozens of commercials for socials, and 11 short films, and wrote a feature film script. Graduated from New York Film Academy with Honors, earning a Master’s degree in Filmmaking.
Lost in Memories has three socially important layers. First of all, it is father and son relations. The father greatly influences the development of the child’s personality. Fatherhood is a lifetime journey. And it begins in our childhood. I had a wonderful father. I took an example from him and was proud of him. Unfortunately, he died when I was 20. The most important decisions in my life I made were no longer being able to consult with him or just share my feelings. Now I am 40 and this gap is still felt at times, and it is imprinted in my subconscious.
The second social dimension is that the main character is a homeless veteran of Vietnam. He had to leave his family due to problems with bouts of aggression. All that was provoked by PTSD. Recovery and healing is a long way. And it requires family support. There is a war in Ukraine. After victory, millions of people will return to their homes… with PTSD. And their war will still go on inside them.
I added alcoholism as a third social dimension to the problem since it is a legal and affordable drug that ruined the lives of many families. Violence, mutilation, moral destruction of the person, tears, pain, and suffering. All this goes alongside alcoholism.
Producer: YULIA ARISPE
Yulia, is an American Venezuelan producer with Russian roots. She discovered her passion for filmmaking and storytelling at a young age. After relocating to the United States, Yulia pursued her dream of becoming a storyteller and making films by earning a Master’s degree in Producing.
She has produced multiple films and directed various projects. Her films have received recognition and awards from several festivals. Motivated by a desire to make a positive impact, Yulia creates films that entertain while delivering powerful messages.
Director of Photography ANDREY ZARITSKIY
Andrey has worked for several years as a cinematographer. Shot multiple documentaries, short films, and music videos. Graduated from New York Film Academy with a Master’s degree in Cinematography.
Lately Andrey took part in a projects for music bands U2 and Sigur Ros.
ERNEST - Bruce Basil Mathews
Bruce Basil Mathews is a classically trained character actor with a passion for detail in his characterizations and a zest for life as a perpetual student of humanity.
SAG member. Played over 60 roles in short films, feature films, TV shows, and theater. Currently based in the state Washington
KEVIN - Sean Robert Smith
Sean Robert Smith has been a transformational storyteller for 20 years, but he has only been acting on screen for 11 months.
He has since appeared in over 40 short films! He has a passion for telling real and vulnerable stories about the everyday human experience, which is what drew him into the role of Kevin in Lost in Memories.
HANNAH - Janet Carter
Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Janet is a graduate of the prestigious George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Janet has performed supporting, supporting leads, and leading roles in 10 feature-length films, 26 short films, and a large amount of exciting commercial work in the past three years.
