The winners of the 44th VGIK-festival have been awarded!
On November 15, VGIK hosted the closing ceremony of the
44th VGIK International Student Festival.
It was a brilliant ending of the festival week, but the main event of the evening was definitely the awarding of the winners and laureates of the competition program!
GRAND PRIX
POSSESSION
directed by Sofia Chigirova
Russia, 2023
Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television
Director & Scriptwriter: Sofia Chigirova
Director of photography: Vladislav Burlaka
Cast: Alisa Reifer, Nikita Khorolsky, Andrey Chumanov
A cynical investigator and his young partner inquire into a sui cide series that may involve otherworldly forces.
POSSESSION
directed by Sofia Chigirova
Russia, 2023
Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television
Director & Scriptwriter: Sofia Chigirova
Director of photography: Vladislav Burlaka
Cast: Alisa Reifer, Nikita Khorolsky, Andrey Chumanov
A cynical investigator and his young partner inquire into a sui cide series that may involve otherworldly forces.
BEST FILM PROGRAMME PRIZE - VGIK
«Ribbon», directed by Natalya Kundelskaya fiction, workshop of V.V. Menshov, supervisor S.V. Ursulyak
«The Forest. A little tragedy», directed by Oleg Ershov fiction, workshop of V.I. Khotinenko
«Indivisible», directed by Maria Tagintseva documentary, workshop of A.V. Osipov
«Yesterday I was 9 years old», directed by Timofey Skisov animation, workshop of E.G. Yaremenko
«The Ant and the Dragonfly», directed by Artemiy Zaitsev multimedia, workshop of O.V. Dobrynin
«The Forest. A little tragedy», directed by Oleg Ershov fiction, workshop of V.I. Khotinenko
«Indivisible», directed by Maria Tagintseva documentary, workshop of A.V. Osipov
«Yesterday I was 9 years old», directed by Timofey Skisov animation, workshop of E.G. Yaremenko
«The Ant and the Dragonfly», directed by Artemiy Zaitsev multimedia, workshop of O.V. Dobrynin
BEST FILM PROGRAMME PRIZE - VGIK
«Ribbon», directed by Natalya Kundelskaya fiction, workshop of V.V. Menshov, supervisor S.V. Ursulyak
«The Forest. A little tragedy», directed by Oleg Ershov fiction, workshop of V.I. Khotinenko
«Indivisible», directed by Maria Tagintseva documentary, workshop of A.V. Osipov
«Yesterday I was 9 years old», directed by Timofey Skisov animation, workshop of E.G. Yaremenko
«The Ant and the Dragonfly», directed by Artemiy Zaitsev multimedia, workshop of O.V. Dobrynin
«The Forest. A little tragedy», directed by Oleg Ershov fiction, workshop of V.I. Khotinenko
«Indivisible», directed by Maria Tagintseva documentary, workshop of A.V. Osipov
«Yesterday I was 9 years old», directed by Timofey Skisov animation, workshop of E.G. Yaremenko
«The Ant and the Dragonfly», directed by Artemiy Zaitsev multimedia, workshop of O.V. Dobrynin
BEST SHORT
FICTION FILM PRIZE
THE STRANGER
directed by Milorad Milatović
Croatia, Montenegro, 2024
Academy of Dramatic Arts Zagreb
Scriptwriter: Filip Rutić
Director of photography: Domen Martinčić
Cast: Antonio Nuić, Kristian Bonačić, Nina Violić, Martina Mandek
A few brief encounters during the working night of a lonely cab driver.
FICTION FILM PRIZE
THE STRANGER
directed by Milorad Milatović
Croatia, Montenegro, 2024
Academy of Dramatic Arts Zagreb
Scriptwriter: Filip Rutić
Director of photography: Domen Martinčić
Cast: Antonio Nuić, Kristian Bonačić, Nina Violić, Martina Mandek
A few brief encounters during the working night of a lonely cab driver.
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
FILM PRIZE
MEMORIES AND LOVE LETTERS FOR SALE
directed by Cristina Neves, Ruan Bertuce
Brazil, 2024
School of Communications and Arts of the University of Sao Paulo
Directors & Scriptwriters: Cristina Neves and Ruan Bertuce
Director of photography: Andressa Viena and Giordano Gadelha
Cast: Ruan Bertuce, as interpreter of João’s letters
In an antique shop in downtown São Paulo, a love story from the past is revealed amid the daily life of the place.
FILM PRIZE
MEMORIES AND LOVE LETTERS FOR SALE
directed by Cristina Neves, Ruan Bertuce
Brazil, 2024
School of Communications and Arts of the University of Sao Paulo
Directors & Scriptwriters: Cristina Neves and Ruan Bertuce
Director of photography: Andressa Viena and Giordano Gadelha
Cast: Ruan Bertuce, as interpreter of João’s letters
In an antique shop in downtown São Paulo, a love story from the past is revealed amid the daily life of the place.
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
FILM PRIZE
MEMORIES AND LOVE LETTERS FOR SALE
directed by Cristina Neves, Ruan Bertuce
Brazil, 2024
School of Communications and Arts of the University of Sao Paulo
Directors & Scriptwriters: Cristina Neves and Ruan Bertuce
Director of photography: Andressa Viena and Giordano Gadelha
Cast: Ruan Bertuce, as interpreter of João’s letters
In an antique shop in downtown São Paulo, a love story from the past is revealed amid the daily life of the place.
FILM PRIZE
MEMORIES AND LOVE LETTERS FOR SALE
directed by Cristina Neves, Ruan Bertuce
Brazil, 2024
School of Communications and Arts of the University of Sao Paulo
Directors & Scriptwriters: Cristina Neves and Ruan Bertuce
Director of photography: Andressa Viena and Giordano Gadelha
Cast: Ruan Bertuce, as interpreter of João’s letters
In an antique shop in downtown São Paulo, a love story from the past is revealed amid the daily life of the place.
BEST SHORT
ANIMATION FILM PRIZE
YESTERDAY I WAS 9 YEARS OLD
directed by Timofey Skisov
Russia, 2024
Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov
Scriptwriters: Timofey Skisov, Anastasia Kropaleva
Director of Photography: Timofey Skisov
Production design: Anna Fedorovskaya, Anna Kurakina
Music: Vasilisa Kurakina
Sound design: Alikhan Keshtov
Cast: Daria Kulikova, Kirill Mironov, Maria Chigrinova and Timofey Skisov
A boy went for a New Year present for his grandfather. So far all is well: the snow is soft and fluffy, a broad plain lays ahead and the sky is blue. But suddenly... he feels plunged into chaos. Now there’s an abyss above. And everything is so vague and odd..
ANIMATION FILM PRIZE
YESTERDAY I WAS 9 YEARS OLD
directed by Timofey Skisov
Russia, 2024
Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov
Scriptwriters: Timofey Skisov, Anastasia Kropaleva
Director of Photography: Timofey Skisov
Production design: Anna Fedorovskaya, Anna Kurakina
Music: Vasilisa Kurakina
Sound design: Alikhan Keshtov
Cast: Daria Kulikova, Kirill Mironov, Maria Chigrinova and Timofey Skisov
A boy went for a New Year present for his grandfather. So far all is well: the snow is soft and fluffy, a broad plain lays ahead and the sky is blue. But suddenly... he feels plunged into chaos. Now there’s an abyss above. And everything is so vague and odd..
BEST MULTIMEDIA
PROJECT PRIZE
DINOSAUR’S EGG
directed by Sruthil Mathew
India, 2024
K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts
Director & Scriptwriter: Sruthil Mathew
Director of photography: Bhavya Baburaj
Cast: Sathyan
“Dinosaur’s egg” is an attempt to make memory as narrative, provoking me to traverse the realms of past and future. Rather than a mere documentary, author of the film draw inspi rations from other non-fiction forms such as video art, video essays etc.
PROJECT PRIZE
DINOSAUR’S EGG
directed by Sruthil Mathew
India, 2024
K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts
Director & Scriptwriter: Sruthil Mathew
Director of photography: Bhavya Baburaj
Cast: Sathyan
“Dinosaur’s egg” is an attempt to make memory as narrative, provoking me to traverse the realms of past and future. Rather than a mere documentary, author of the film draw inspi rations from other non-fiction forms such as video art, video essays etc.
BEST MULTIMEDIA
PROJECT PRIZE
DINOSAUR’S EGG
directed by Sruthil Mathew
India, 2024
K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts
Director & Scriptwriter: Sruthil Mathew
Director of photography: Bhavya Baburaj
Cast: Sathyan
“Dinosaur’s egg” is an attempt to make memory as narrative, provoking me to traverse the realms of past and future. Rather than a mere documentary, author of the film draw inspi rations from other non-fiction forms such as video art, video essays etc.
PROJECT PRIZE
DINOSAUR’S EGG
directed by Sruthil Mathew
India, 2024
K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts
Director & Scriptwriter: Sruthil Mathew
Director of photography: Bhavya Baburaj
Cast: Sathyan
“Dinosaur’s egg” is an attempt to make memory as narrative, provoking me to traverse the realms of past and future. Rather than a mere documentary, author of the film draw inspi rations from other non-fiction forms such as video art, video essays etc.
Student Jury Prize for the Best Film
MUSIC IS MY REFUGE
directed by Thierno Seydou Nouro Sy
Sénégal, 2022
Thieussing films
Thanks to music, Mariama Niass (Lady Nancy) was able to find the strength and joy of living while being a wife and mother.
MUSIC IS MY REFUGE
directed by Thierno Seydou Nouro Sy
Sénégal, 2022
Thieussing films
Thanks to music, Mariama Niass (Lady Nancy) was able to find the strength and joy of living while being a wife and mother.
Audience Choice Award
WORLD’S STRONGEST GIRL
directed by Sarah Tarekegn
Russia, 2024
Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Performing another mission, Commissar Lyutov comes to Pippi Longstocking to take her to an orphanage. However, having learned her secret, he goes over to her side.
WORLD’S STRONGEST GIRL
directed by Sarah Tarekegn
Russia, 2024
Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Performing another mission, Commissar Lyutov comes to Pippi Longstocking to take her to an orphanage. However, having learned her secret, he goes over to her side.
Audience Choice Award
WORLD’S STRONGEST GIRL
directed by Sarah Tarekegn
Russia, 2024
Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Performing another mission, Commissar Lyutov comes to Pippi Longstocking to take her to an orphanage. However, having learned her secret, he goes over to her side.
WORLD’S STRONGEST GIRL
directed by Sarah Tarekegn
Russia, 2024
Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
Performing another mission, Commissar Lyutov comes to Pippi Longstocking to take her to an orphanage. However, having learned her secret, he goes over to her side.
SPECIAL DIPLOMAS
«Best director»
LATVIA
directed by Huang Binbin
Japan, China, 2023
Tokyo University of the Arts
It seems that a film screening scheduled in two weeks at a f ilm school is going to be canceled. This event impacts the life of protagonist Matsuzaki (33), who works as a teaching assis tant at the school.
directed by Huang Binbin
Japan, China, 2023
Tokyo University of the Arts
It seems that a film screening scheduled in two weeks at a f ilm school is going to be canceled. This event impacts the life of protagonist Matsuzaki (33), who works as a teaching assis tant at the school.
«Best director»
OUT OF TUNE
directed by Blaž Andrašek
Slovenia, 2023
Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television, Ljubljana
Liza, an ambitious pianist, plays the piano for an older, successful man, Marko, while he has sex with other women. Apart from the mysterious concerts, Liza’s life is a lonely routine of estranged contacts. Liza looks out of the window at the life she never had and seeks an escape from her loneliness in Mark. In a series of interactions, it becomes clear that even the life of the successful and wealthy Mark is not what it seems.
directed by Blaž Andrašek
Slovenia, 2023
Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television, Ljubljana
Liza, an ambitious pianist, plays the piano for an older, successful man, Marko, while he has sex with other women. Apart from the mysterious concerts, Liza’s life is a lonely routine of estranged contacts. Liza looks out of the window at the life she never had and seeks an escape from her loneliness in Mark. In a series of interactions, it becomes clear that even the life of the successful and wealthy Mark is not what it seems.
«For animation»
THE CREATORS
directed by Madeleine Homan
United Kingdom, 2023
University of West England
In another dimension, the Creators are working on a project. Gradually they come closer to a result. But creating a world that mirrors their imagination is no easy task, even for the Creators.
directed by Madeleine Homan
United Kingdom, 2023
University of West England
In another dimension, the Creators are working on a project. Gradually they come closer to a result. But creating a world that mirrors their imagination is no easy task, even for the Creators.
«For documentary film»
RAPA
directed by Sasha Koz’ma
Moldova, Russia, 2024
Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television
A meditative observation of the salt desert and the strange pilgrims who reached its very center. The desert lives accord ing to its own temporary laws. Its main inhabitants are lonely yellow trucks and lost travelers.
directed by Sasha Koz’ma
Moldova, Russia, 2024
Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television
A meditative observation of the salt desert and the strange pilgrims who reached its very center. The desert lives accord ing to its own temporary laws. Its main inhabitants are lonely yellow trucks and lost travelers.
SPECIAL DIPLOMAS
«Best director»
LATVIA
directed by Huang Binbin
Japan, China, 2023
Tokyo University of the Arts
directed by Huang Binbin
Japan, China, 2023
Tokyo University of the Arts
«Best director»
OUT OF TUNE
directed by Blaž Andrašek
Slovenia, 2023
Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television, Ljubljana
directed by Blaž Andrašek
Slovenia, 2023
Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television, Ljubljana
«For animation»
THE CREATORS
directed by Madeleine Homan
United Kingdom, 2023
University of West England
directed by Madeleine Homan
United Kingdom, 2023
University of West England
«For documentary film»
RAPA
directed by Sasha Koz’ma
Moldova, Russia, 2024
Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television
directed by Sasha Koz’ma
Moldova, Russia, 2024
Saint Petersburg State University of Film and Television
STUDENT JURY SPECIAL DIPLOMAS
«For the killer recipe»
GARLIC SOUP
directed by Kristian Zahariev
Bulgaria, 2024
National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NAFTA) “Krastyo Sarafov”
Vampire, thirsty for blood, searching for his next victim runs across an almost blind granny who takes the vampire for her goth teenager grandson and her loving care turns out to be deadly for him.
directed by Kristian Zahariev
Bulgaria, 2024
National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NAFTA) “Krastyo Sarafov”
Vampire, thirsty for blood, searching for his next victim runs across an almost blind granny who takes the vampire for her goth teenager grandson and her loving care turns out to be deadly for him.
«For the young adult child»
UPSIDE DOWN
directed by Ekaterina Ksents
Belarus, 2024
Belarusian State Academy of Arts
Angelina is sitting on a swing and thinking: “Why should I live?”. She has already faced an unrequited crush, the death of her guinea pig and the betrayal of friends. Angelina thought she was cute two years ago, but now she doesn’t feel easy on this point. Her hair is greasy, her breasts aren’t growing, and her teeth are growing crooked. But Angelina doesn’t despair and doesn’t want to change for anyone. She is 10 years old, and she does not intend to be laughed at for nothing.
directed by Ekaterina Ksents
Belarus, 2024
Belarusian State Academy of Arts
Angelina is sitting on a swing and thinking: “Why should I live?”. She has already faced an unrequited crush, the death of her guinea pig and the betrayal of friends. Angelina thought she was cute two years ago, but now she doesn’t feel easy on this point. Her hair is greasy, her breasts aren’t growing, and her teeth are growing crooked. But Angelina doesn’t despair and doesn’t want to change for anyone. She is 10 years old, and she does not intend to be laughed at for nothing.
STUDENT JURY SPECIAL DIPLOMAS
«For the killer recipe»
GARLIC SOUP
directed by Kristian Zahariev
Bulgaria, 2024
National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NAFTA) “Krastyo Sarafov”
directed by Kristian Zahariev
Bulgaria, 2024
National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NAFTA) “Krastyo Sarafov”
«For the young adult child»
UPSIDE DOWN
directed by Ekaterina Ksents
Belarus, 2024
Belarusian State Academy of Arts
directed by Ekaterina Ksents
Belarus, 2024
Belarusian State Academy of Arts
Special prize «Perspectiva»
from the Production center «VGIK-Debut»
from the Production center «VGIK-Debut»
SNG, Bro!
directed by Andrey Dupliakin
Россия, 2024
All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
The movie is about the risky path of the hero, for the sake of a short meeting with his family and about true friendship, despite the difference of cultures, nationalities, religions.
directed by Andrey Dupliakin
Россия, 2024
All-Russian State University of Cinematography named after S.A. Gerasimov (VGIK)
The movie is about the risky path of the hero, for the sake of a short meeting with his family and about true friendship, despite the difference of cultures, nationalities, religions.
PRIZES OF THE 20 INTERNATIONAL
THEATER COMPETITION
THEATER COMPETITION
Best Actress Award
LYALYA ANPILOGOVA
Class of Evgeniy Pisarev
«LADIES’ CHOICE»
Moscow Art Theatre Studio School
Class of Evgeniy Pisarev
«LADIES’ CHOICE»
Moscow Art Theatre Studio School
Best Actor Award
OGNJEN MALUŠIĆ
Сlass of Marija Milenković
«MASTER AND MARGARITA»
University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Dramatic Arts
Сlass of Marija Milenković
«MASTER AND MARGARITA»
University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Dramatic Arts
Special Jury Prize for the acting ensemble
«THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA»
Class of V. Dragunov
Mikhail Shcepkin Higher Theatre School
Class of V. Dragunov
Mikhail Shcepkin Higher Theatre School
Diploma for masterly performance as Truffaldino
KAMRON SAIDMURODOV
Class of F. B. Makhmudov
«TURANDOT»
VGIK
Class of F. B. Makhmudov
«TURANDOT»
VGIK
Diploma for the sincerity of embodiment of Maria Andreyevna's character in the play «POOR BRIDE»
SOFIA KOZINTSEVA
Class of G. V. Shaposhnikov
The Boris Sсhukin Theatre Institute
Class of G. V. Shaposhnikov
The Boris Sсhukin Theatre Institute
Diploma for popularization of the best images of Chinese literature by means of theater
«AH Q»
Shanghai Theatre Academy
Shanghai Theatre Academy
Audience Award
«TURANDOT»
Class of F. B. Makhmudov
VGIK
Class of F. B. Makhmudov
VGIK
Audience Award
«MASKS FROM OSTROVSKY’S LIFE»
Class of Anna Ivanova-Brashinskaya
“The Graduate School of Performing Arts” (“Theatre School of Konstantin Raykin”)
Class of Anna Ivanova-Brashinskaya
“The Graduate School of Performing Arts” (“Theatre School of Konstantin Raykin”)
GRAND PRIX
MASTER AND MARGARITA
Сlass of Marija Milenković
University of Arts in Belgrade,
Faculty of Dramatic Arts
(Serbia)
MASTER AND MARGARITA
Сlass of Marija Milenković
University of Arts in Belgrade,
Faculty of Dramatic Arts
(Serbia)
See you next year for the 45th anniversary festival!
We congratulate all the winners on their well-deserved awards, all the participants - on the completion of this large-scale event, and thank all the audience for the loud applause and thoughtful viewing!
We hope that the festival left you with the brightest impressions - share them in social networks with the hashtag #vgikfest (#вгикфест) and follow the news in our accounts to be the first to see the announcements of the new festival, which only seems far away.
See you next year!
We hope that the festival left you with the brightest impressions - share them in social networks with the hashtag #vgikfest (#вгикфест) and follow the news in our accounts to be the first to see the announcements of the new festival, which only seems far away.
See you next year!
17.11.2024