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Spirit of fire

2025

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Film Dialogue: Russia – the UAE. Prospects for Co-production and Exchange of International Projects Experience

Spirit of fire

international

debut film

festival

MARCH 6, 12:00, YUGRA CLASSIC CONCERT AND THEATER CENTER, KHANTY-MANSIYSK
BUSINESS SESSIONS

The UAE's film industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. The UAE plays an active role in major international projects and key business events. The dialogue currently taking place between cinema in Russia and the UAE is about cooperation both in the creative and production. How can ethno-cultural identity be a unifying power driving co-productions? How can the experience of international projects between Russia and the UAE support development of film industries in both countries?

Moderator: Sergey Gordeev, Emmy award-winning journalist

Speakers:

Elena Shumakova, Vice-Governor of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra
Hans Fraikin, Film and Television Commissioner, Abu Dhabi Film Commission (online)
Yuliana Slashcheva, Producer, Chairman of the Board, Soyuzmultfilm Studio (online)
Ilya Popov, Chairman of the Board, Riki Group (online)
Ekaterina Filippova, Producer, Pan-Atlantic Studio (“Nearby”, “The Man Who Surprised Everyone”), EFA and ACE Member
Evgeny Melentyev, Producer, Co-founder, KD Studios
Tamara Bogdanova, Producer, EWA (European Women's Audiovisual Network) Member