Anna Fishbeyn
Anna Fishbeyn | |
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| Born | November 2, 1983 Russia |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground |
| Website | movement360 |
Anna Fishbeyn (born November 2, 1983) is a Russian-American actress, writer, and filmmaker.[1] She has a Ph.D. from Columbia University and is the founder of the production companies XOFeminist Productions and Anteriya Films.[2][3] Her work often uses satire to explore themes of feminism, motherhood, and the immigrant experience.[1]
Her body of work includes the Off-Broadway play My Stubborn Tongue, the novel The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield, and the feature film Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground.[1][4]
Early life and education
Childhood in the Soviet Union and immigration
Fishbeyn was born in Russia toward the end of the Soviet era.[1] Her family, who are Russian Jews, applied for permission to emigrate, which resulted in a period of surveillance by the KGB.[5] They fled to the United States as political refugees in the early 1980s, eventually settling in Chicago.[5] The family faced challenges, including anti-Russian sentiment in America, and her educated parents had to take less prestigious jobs due to the language barrier.[5]
Academic career
Fishbeyn received a Master of Fine Arts in Fiction from The New School.[6]
She completed her education with a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education from Columbia University.[1][2] Her doctoral dissertation was titled Evil in the Novel and Its Implications for Moral Education.[6] Her academic research, particularly into feminist philosophers like Judith Butler, informed the creation of her first play, Sex in Mommyville.[2]
Theater career
Fishbeyn's return to performing was prompted by a medical emergency during the birth of her son, which she has described as a catalyst for pursuing her artistic ambitions.[1]
Sex in Mommyville
Her debut play, Sex in Mommyville (2010), is a comedic one-woman show about an artist and mother juggling her career, family, and personal life.[4] Inspired by her own experiences, the play uses humor to address societal pressures on women.[4] It was first performed at New York's The Flea Theater and later at other venues, including La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.[7] A review in Backstage noted her "charm to burn, as well as charisma, intelligence, and a wholesome sexiness" that made the character relatable.[8]
My Stubborn Tongue
Fishbeyn's second play, My Stubborn Tongue, is an autobiographical solo show about her family's immigration story.[2][5] In the play, she portrays 17 different characters to explore her journey between Russian-Jewish and American cultures.[2][5]
The play ran Off-Broadway at the New Ohio Theatre in New York around 2014 and later had its London premiere on the West End at the Soho Theatre.[1][5] A TheaterMania review called it a "funny and charming immigrant's tale" but criticized the production for a lengthy run time and "forced affectation".[5]
Film and television career
Web series and short films
Fishbeyn created the comedic web series Happy Hour Feminism, which used gender-reversal scenarios for satirical purposes. The series was an official selection at numerous film festivals and won several awards.[1]
She also wrote, directed, and starred in the short musical film Invisible Alice, about sex trafficking.[1] The film won multiple awards on the festival circuit, including Best Musical at the Action On Film International Film Festival and Best Director at the International Film Festival Milan and the Moscow Independent Film Festival.[1]
Feature film: Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground
Fishbeyn's feature film debut, Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground, is a sci-fi comedy she wrote, directed, and starred in.[1] Set in 2195 in a matriarchal society, the film centers on a male beauty pageant.[9] Fishbeyn plays Illumina, the host of the pageant.[10]
The film screened at festivals including the Cannes Film Festival and was a finalist at the Sundance New Frontier Exhibition.[1][9] A review in Movie Marker described Fishbeyn as a "welcome talent" with "ferocious passion" but found the film "a tad too long".[10]
Works in development
Fishbeyn has a feature film titled How to Seduce Your Dinner Guest and two television pilots, Healthy Nuts and Infidelity Club, in development.[1][9]
Writing career
Fishbeyn's debut novel, The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield, was released in 2017 by Arcade Publishing, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.[3][4] The book is a satirical story about a Russian Jewish immigrant in New York.[11]
Personal life
Fishbeyn has two children.[4] She has cited the near-death experience during her son's birth as the pivotal event that motivated her to pursue a career as a performer.[1][4]
Works and accolades
Selected works
| Year | Title | Medium | Role(s) |
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| 2010 | Sex in Mommyville | Play | Writer, Performer |
| c. 2014 | My Stubborn Tongue | Play | Writer, Performer [2][5] |
| c. 2015 | Happy Hour Feminism | Web Series | Writer, Star, Producer |
| 2017 | The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield | Novel | Author |
| c. 2017 | Invisible Alice | Short Film | Director, Star [1][3] |
| 2023 | Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground | Feature Film | Writer, Director, Star [1] |
Awards and recognition
| Project | Award/Recognition | Awarding Body / Film Festival |
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| Happy Hour Feminism | Best Web Series, Best Comedy, Best Screenplay, Best Actress | Multiple Festivals [1] |
| Invisible Alice | Best Actress | Moscow Independent Film Festival [1] |
| Best Director | Moscow Independent Film Festival; International Film Festival Milan [1] | |
| Best Musical | Action on Film Festival [1] | |
| Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground | Finalist | Sundance New Frontier Exhibition [1][9] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "REEL WOMEN: Filmmaker, author Anna Fishbeyn". Reel 360 News. April 9, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Her Stubborn Tongue". The University of Chicago Magazine. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Anna Fishbeyn". Goodreads. Retrieved August 16, 2025.[self-published]
- ^ a b c d e f "Meet Later Mom: Anna Fishbeyn". Motherhood Later. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Stewart, Zachary (August 8, 2014). "My Stubborn Tongue". TheaterMania. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Juggling Babies: What It Takes to Play the Role of Actor-Mom in NYC with Anna Fishbeyn". NYCastings.com. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ "AF Productions". Gust. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ Johnson III, Clifford Lee (August 15, 2012). "Sex in Mommyville". Backstage. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Filmmaker-actress Anna Fishbeyn sparks 'Movement 360' at the World Premiere of Galaxy360: A Woman's Playground". JNS.org. November 16, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground". Movie Marker. May 25, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ "The Matrimonial Flirtations of Emma Kaulfield by Anna Fishbeyn". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
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