Inspired by a true story.

The Russian government mandated a Ballet dance troop from Moscow to perform in Pripyat, Ukraine's exclusion zone to quell the fears of the local townspeople. A tragic love story reveals a controversial performance of a prima ballerina and a musician in the immediate aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Starring MALCOLM MCDOWELL
ELINA GOLDE
ANDREW GRAY

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FILMS

"The Man You Never Knew" created and edited by Alicia Hayes

"Boy" is a short music video by Alicia Hayes (footage provided by Cotton Bro) recounting a youth's haunting past in the Pripyat exclusion zone.

Pripyat is written, directed and produced by Alicia Hayes. The devastating story about the Russian government mandating a dance and music troop to perform in Pripyat to quell the fears of the locals about the devastating Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Inspired by a true story.

"Living Colors" written, directed, produced and edited by Alicia Hayes.

La Fera is written, directed, produced and edited by Alicia Hayes. The film was shot entirely in Northwest Arkansas.

'The Look' examines obstacles of judgment and presumption that can prevent us from our greatest desires. Written, Directed, Produced and Edited by Alicia Hayes.

MADGE is a tribute and dedication to the incredible music and voice of Angelia Grace. Edited by Alicia Hayes

"My Fate" is a music video dedicated to the wonderfully classical music of Händel. Edited by Alicia Hayes

"Claire De Lune" a young woman must compete for the affections of the one she loves but will dare to challenge triumph his exploits. Dedicated to the music of Claude Debussy.

"Boundless" is music video a music video showcasing the magnificence of God's boundless blessings. Edited and Music by Alicia Hayes

"Priestess of the Gate" is an abstract music presentation of a young woman representing the soul searcher in all of us taking an ethereal walk through light, love, peace and restoration. Written, directed, produced, edited and music by Alicia Hayes.

About Vero 8 Pictures

VERO 8 PICTURES is a film production company in Northwest Arkansas established in 2015 by filmmaker Alicia Hayes. We specialize in dramatic, and faith based films, documentaries and music videos. We serve Northwest Arkansas, and the tri-state areas.

WHAT'S IN THE NAME ?

VERO in Latin is Veritas which means 'truth' and '8' is the symbol of eternity. Vero 8 = truth eternal

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