Being Andrei

Being Andrei is a 2023 American independent drama film directed by Natasha Kosenko and written by Natasha and Aleksei Kosenko. The film stars Nikolai Savaryn as Roman Melnyk, a Ukrainian man who escapes to the United States just before for the start of the 2023. Natasha Morrison, Donna Joe Smith, Gabriel Bernstein, Taemin Lee, and Alastair Donohue also star in supporting roles.

The film's basis is partially based on the Kosenkos' own experiences as Ukrainian Americans. They began writing the film in March 2022, just weeks after the invasion began. Principal photography took place from August to October 2022. Production ended in late May 2023, a week before the start of the 2023 Hollywood Film Festival.

Being Andrei premiered at the 2023 Hollywood Film Festival, and won the Golden Symbol award. The festival's jurors particularly praised its characters, themes, cinematography, music, and Ukrainian representation. The film will be theatrically released by on June 15, 2023.