Its cast feature viral stars from TikTok, YouTube and Instagram singers discovered by the director on social media

The film adapts a Russian short story (Image: Netflix)

Streaming giant Netflix is preparing to discreetly launch a ’10/10′ Oscar-nominated film featuring an exceptionally talented ensemble cast.

Despite minimal publicity surrounding its arrival, The Singers is scheduled to debut on the platform later this week, becoming available from February 13.

The acquisition represents a significant win for the company, as the film’s creators await news of potential Academy Award success at March’s ceremony.

The production has secured a nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.

The Singers draws inspiration from the 19th-century short story of the same name by Russian author Ivan Turgenev.

Maintaining the original narrative’s core, a humble pub filled with weary patrons forge unexpected connections through a spontaneous singing competition.

Whilst promising a genre-defying experience, it remains highly accessible viewing. As a short film, audiences needn’t commit substantial time, with the entire runtime clocking in at just 18 minutes, reports the Mirror.

Filmmaker Sam A Davis, who also serves as cinematographer, directed the production. Notably, Davis employed an unconventional casting approach.

Rather than traditional casting calls and auditions for actors with vocal abilities, he scoured social media platforms for gifted singers. Discussing his inspiration, he told Variety: “I opened my phone, and the first video that popped up was a viral video of a guy busking in the subway station. It was the most beautiful, soulful, raw performance I had ever heard.

“The idea for adapting it was suddenly so crystal clear: I would retell this 1850 Russian short story, but with all these really unsuspecting, viral video singing talents who we would curate from TikTok and YouTube and Instagram from all over the world. Then we can fill a bar up with this group of geniuses in the rough, hiding in plain sight in a pub.

It will soon be available on Netflix (Image: Netflix)

Consequently, Netflix describes the film as “a celebration of diamonds in the rough and a testament to the power of vulnerability through art.”

Those lucky enough to have already seen it elsewhere seem to concur. All user reviews for the film on IMDB award it a ’10/10′ rating.

One viewer commented: “So amazing that I actually cried at the end. Human spirit. I just find the brotherhood so awesome. It’s silly little things like this that give me hope for world peace, love, and compassion in our ever changing world. Amazing producer work, directing, and acting.”

Another added: “Starts out dark and claustrophobic. Ends with a funny, subtle, twist. Displays humanity in all its grittiness along with all of its joy. Everything in the movie belonged. Nothing superfluous. The acting genuine and heartfelt. A seemingly simple set yet was thoroughly engrossing and completely unique.”

A third person stated: “Honestly spectacular. Not a piece of this film that didn’t hit incredibly hard. 10/10.”

While another fan posted: For lack of a better word, this is a perfect film. It will bust your heart wide open.”

The Singers is streaming on Netflix from February 13. For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip** website.