Make Them Believe
Make Them Believe is a documentary exploring Moscow’s underground wrestling scene through the eyes of one up-and-coming performer. Follow Tim Master’s journey (who plays the heel ‘American Hope’) as he chases his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.
A WWE-obsessed Russian college kid lives out his fantasy of becoming a professional wrestling star far from the glamorous spotlight of American pro wrestling as he competes for the coveted belt in Moscow’s underground ring. #Sports #Documentary Short Films #StaffPicks on Vimeo.
In this unexpectedly relatable film, director Taimi Arvidson tackles the universal struggle of the pursuit of a dream.
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Directed by: Taimi Arvidson
Cinematography by: Nick Midwig
Edited by: Andrew Hassell
Composer: Brendan Canty
Featuring: Timofei Maltese, “American Hope” and Ivan Markov, “Locomotive”
Producers: Taimi Arvidson, Nick Midwig, Zamir Gotta
Additional Producers: Yuliya Fedyukova, Katya Gotta
Assistant Camera: Nicholas Huynh
Sound Recordist: Michael Barkovskiy
Gaffer: Nikolai Shugurov
Production Assistant: Anton Ustimov
Transportation Services: Nikolai Lavut
Title Design: Kevin Carmack
Additional Editor: Anya Prokhorkina
Post Production Services Provided by Outpost Digital, New York
Colorist: Josh Kanuck
Assistant Editor: Anna Hulkower
Post Production Sound Services by Studio Unknown, LLC
Dialogue Editor: Kevin Hill
Sound Designer and Foley Artist: Matt Davies, MPSE
Sound Effects Editors: Rich Bussey, Cazz Cercez
Foley Recordist: Rich Bussey
Pre-recording Mixer: Kevin Hill, CAS
Audio Post Prod. Coordinator: Jaime Horrigan