Russian Snark is a 2010 New Zealand film directed and written by Stephen Sinclair and produced by Liz DiFiore.

The film features Stephen Papps, Elena Stejko, Stephanie Tauevihi and Te Waimarie Kessell.

Misha (Stephen Papps), a once-celebrated filmmaker who has fallen on hard times, resolves to leave his homeland in search of a film-friendly country where he can pursue his career.

With his wife Nadia (Elena Stejko) in tow he sets sail from Russia in a tiny lifeboat, drifting across the Pacific to finally arrive in New Zealand.

[4] April 2011 – Russian Snark garners Best International Film Award at the Garden State Film Festival December 2010 – Three nomination at the US-based indie pictures Maverick Movie Awards – Best Actor – Stephen Papps – Best Supporting Actress – Elena Stejko (up against Joan Rivers) and Best Original Soundtrack – David Long and Stephen Gallagher!