Synopsis

After losing the love of his life, Tiffany, adventurer-archaeologist Henk (Arek Zasowski) returns from a jungle expedition to face a haunting emptiness. Struggling to move on, he must confront grief while rediscovering his purpose. Filmed in Cyprus, this heartfelt short marked Arek Zasowski’s directorial debut and went on to win multiple international awards.

LET GO: THE PRELUDE

Arek Zasowski – Director & Lead Actor

Director’s Statement

“Let Go: The Prelude was my first step into filmmaking. It was born out of my fascination with love, loss, and how adventure and emotion can coexist on screen. I wanted to tell a story that feels intimate yet universal, capturing the pain of letting go while showing the resilience of the human spirit. Winning awards with this film was not just recognition — it was a validation that storytelling is my calling.” – Arek Zasowski

Festival Run & Awards

Premiering in 2017, “Let Go: The Prelude” marked a milestone in Arek Zasowski’s filmmaking journey as the first of his films to be officially selected and screened before a live audience at the Cyprus International Film Festival 'Golden Aphrodite.' Since its debut, the film has gone on to win multiple awards on the international festival circuit, including Best Supporting Actress for Viola Zasowska—making her acting debut as Tiffany—at the Vegas Movie Awards in Las Vegas, and Best Romance Short at the Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles.

LET GO: THE PRELUDE