Kayleigh Kok - Mykola's Sonate

Mykola's Sonate

Mykola's Sonate is a realistic drama about the young talented pianist Mykola, who, after fleeing from the war-torn region in Ukraine, resides in the Netherlands with his sister and plays piano at the conservatory. Mykola's life is dedicated to realizing his dream of becoming a concert pianist. However, Mykola faces a significant inner conflict when his father ends up in critical condition in the hospital due to war injuries. At that moment, he must choose between his future in the Netherlands or his family in Ukraine.

Starring:

Mykola: Jay Nels
Iryna: Amanda Verdina
Oma (Grandmother): Annie Scheele
Demi: Josefine Kok
Demi's father: Richard Kok
Hans: John Koslovsky
Concierge: Luuk Bakkum

Crew:

Writer & Director
Kayleigh Kok

Assistant Director
Meander van Harrewijen

First Assistant Director / Production Assistant
Yassin van Veenendaal

Producer
Merel van Beek

Production Assistants
Ben Manasse & Ryan Kok

Cinematography
Lieneke Veen

1st Assistant Camera (AC)
Martin van Drunen

2nd AC
Hajar Al Kheder

Steadycam Operator
Chris Snijders

Gaffer
Daan Venmans
Bestgirl
Beau Boogaart
Light Assistants
Lennert Roijackers, Berend Holtkamp

Data Handler
Hajar al Talal

Sound Design
Hannah Abrahams

Sound Assistant
Luuk Bakkum

Production Designers
Finn van der Reijden & Gabi Koren

VFX Supervisor
Paras Deol

Catering
Ben Manasse, Richard Kok & Annemiek Kok

Editing
Madelief Joore

Sound Design
Hannah Abrahams

Special Thanks to:
Kees Bakkum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Jos Duineveld Breezand B.V.
Academie van Theater & dans
Kees Kok
Iryna Vitalijivna Talko & Johannes Wilhelm Nels
Cam Unit
Jorn Schram
Koen van der Wal

Year:

2023/2024