INDUSTRY DAY: SPECIAL SCREENINGS OF DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS FROM ONLINE CINEMAS AND A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION

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Wink online cinema

Synopsis:
Masha receives an offer from her son, a producer, to make a film about lesser-known places in the Moscow region and its inhabitants. Accompanied by her co-host Sasha, she embarks on the designated route and uncovers the stories of remarkable individuals and locations. These inspiring characters motivate Masha, leading her to expand the project beyond a single movie. Contrary to her son’s initial plans, she continues her travels to more remote regions of Russia. Through these new encounters and characters, the hosts reflect on their childhood and how a person’s life path is shaped by the place of their upbringing.

About the director:
Director and screenwriter, born and raised in Sukhum, Abkhazia. She graduated from VGIK where she studied filmmaking in Sergey Solovyov’s workshop. All four short films that she created during her studies participated in and received accolades at various international festivals, including the Lift-off Global Network 2019 at Pinewood Studios, the Up-And-Coming Festival in Hannover, 17th Beijing Film Academy Film Festival, Duemila30 (Milan International Film Festival), among others. Her graduation film titled “I Want to Tell You Something” received the Grand Prix and Best Actor Award at the 40th VGIK International Festival and was shortlisted for the Golden Eagle Award in the Best Short Film category.

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Premier online cinema

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A rich sporting history is something our country can take pride in. Since their debut at the Olympic Games in 1952, our athletes have achieved numerous remarkable victories. The USSR and later the Russian national team have consistently ranked among the world’s strongest. The fortitude and character of our Olympians were applauded around the globe.
Soviet and Russian sport has encountered numerous challenges but has persevered and has already produced an entire generation of new talents. The country’s history is intricately intertwined with its sporting history. Sporting successes are a national treasure. The achievements of our nation’s finest athletes have inspired hundreds of thousands, even millions of people worldwide. The “Games and People” project remembers their accomplishments and their stories, and looks to the future with confidence in the excellent prospects of Russian sport.

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Okko online cinema

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“With a Thin Thread” is a full-length film that ventures into experimental territory at the intersection of live-action, documentary and improvisation. It engages locals from five authentic regions of Russia. Five protagonists – designers, fashion enthusiasts and artists – embark on a journey of reflection and rethinking of the fading traditional cultures, participating in curious rituals, and witnessing the vanishing way of life.
Drama, comedy, and phantasmagoria are woven together with a thin thread with the essence of folk philosophy, the sadness and beauty of a dwindling folk culture, the ancient signs and their new interpretations.

About the director:
Sofia Gorlenko. Director, producer of cinema, advertising, TV, animation, designer of the “Sonia in Divoland” clothing brand. Laureate and winner of numerous international and Russian film festivals. Director of full-length films “Atlantis of the Russian North” and “My Homeland Tales”.

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Okko online cinema

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Every artist has a moment when they realized themselves as artists. They make a choice to follow the path of creativity and to manifest themselves through music. They discovered their unique gifts and talents. One would want to dig deeper and wonder: is there a specific sound that ignited this process? “The Sound That Discovered Me” is a short documentary that explores the early creative journeys of three artists: Erika Lundmoen, and the bands Settlers and Margosha. A birdsong, a sound of a tape jammed in the player, or the ocean crashing against the rocks. The characters share personal stories about their formative experiences and the sounds that sparked their creativity.

About the director:
Ovannes Eknosyan. Director. Born in 1992 in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. Studied directing at the Wordshop Academy of Communications in Moscow. Worked as a director and cinematographer on a variety of projects in advertising. His cinematic debut was a series of short documentaries titled “Russia Without Borders” in 2018. He directed the music video “Signal” by Sewage Sour in 2019.

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Kion online cinema

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Where are the boundaries of acceptable self-defense when it comes to civilian use of firearms? Is a gun necessary for someone who does not intend to use it? This investigation offers an objective look at these questions, delving into the perspectives of individuals who have encountered the use of firearms in their daily lives, in one way or another.

About the director:
Rodion Chepel. Born and raised in St. Petersburg. Graduated from the department of international relations at the St. Petersburg State University in 2006, specializing in American studies. Right after completing his studies, he embarked on a career in television, initially joining Channel 5 in St. Petersburg, where he remained for five years. In 2011, he relocated to Moscow and became a journalist at NTV, where he worked until 2012. In 2016, he joined the RBC news agency. Presently, Rodion serves as an author and project manager at Amur Waves studio.