The other side of Russia AFM Panel

THE OTHER SIDE OF RUSSIA (2.15pm)

Val Kupeev

Film Commissioner, Russian Office of Film Commissions

“Russia is the land of sand dunes, warm seas, unique forests, mesmerizing lakes, magnetic mountains, mystic Siberia, icy winters and history.”

“Russia has the influence of different European cultures – these are reflected in our architecture. We have modern architecture as well. There are plenty of futuristic locations, including Moscow’s financial city centre. You can certainly shoot sci-fi there.”

“There is so much diversity in Russia. We have 85 regions, 11 time zones and 5 climate zones. Whatever you want, you can find here. 15 cities and 190 different nationalities - there’s a huge variety of ethnicities.”

“We were always at the forefront of filmmaking. We have a long history of it. Every year around 150 local films are produced.”

“For the past five years, Russia has taken huge steps forward in terms of filming techniques.There are huge production and post production facilities being built in Russia.”