The Real American
The Real American is a feature film that is in post-production. Darya Zhuk (director), TBD (line producer) and Viktorya Aleksanyan (producer) are attached. It was scheduled to shoot in San Francisco, CA in July 2025. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
Project Summary
The Real American is an upcoming feature film to be directed by Darya Zhuk, known for her acclaimed work on "Crystal Swan." Set in the early 1990s, the story follows 17-year-old Sasha, a Soviet exchange student striving to assimilate into American high school life. As she becomes disillusioned with the American Dream, Sasha embarks on a journey to ignite a social and socialist revolution.
Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Darya Zhuk |
Writing
| Writer | Guy Cimbalo |
| Writer | Darya Zhuk |
Production
| Producer | Viktorya Aleksanyan |
| Line Producer | TBD |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Jessica Bennett |
Production Management
| Production Manager | TBD |
Stunts
| Production Coordinator | TBD |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
Working on The Real American
The Real American has finished principal photography. How productions hire crew · Working as an extra · Reaching the production office
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-real-american (last updated Apr 28, 2026).