Sergey Mokritsky (born February 18, 1961, Polyanivka, Zhytomyr region, USSR) is a film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and actor.

He graduated from the Cinematography Department of VGIK in 1991 (workshop of A. Galperin). He has worked with major studios including Mosfilm and the Odessa Film Studio.

From 1997 to 2002, he was the director of photography for the iconic television program “Kukly” on NTV.

In 2000, together with Kirill Serebrennikov, Ilya Malkin, and A. Marchenko, he co-founded the film company ChBK-Film.

Selected Filmography

Director

• Spetsgruppa (2007)

• Four Ages of Love (2008)

• Churchill (2009)

• Teacher’s Day (2012)

• Battle for Sevastopol (2015)

• I Am a Teacher (2016)

• Draft (2018)

• The First Oscar (2022)

• El Russo (2024)

• EPRON: Treasures of the Sunken Ship (TBA)

Screenwriter

• Teacher’s Day (2012)

• Battle for Sevastopol (2015)

• Draft (2018)

Cinematographer (Selected)

• The Smell of Autumn (1993)

• Journey to Malin (1997)

• Everything We Dreamed Of (1997)

• Popi (1998)

• Girls Choir (1998)

• Rostov-Papa (2001)

• Diary of a Murderer (2002)

• Bayazet (2004)

• Taxi Driver (2004)

• Vocal Parallels (2005)

• Goddess of Prime Time (2005)

• Icon Hunters (2005)

• Shift (2006)

• Playing the Victim (2006)

• Bus (2008)

• Contact with Classmates (2008)

• Diamonds. Theft (2010)

• My Dad Baryshnikov (2011)

• Quest (2011)

• Far from War (2012)

• Without Witnesses (2012)

• I Am a Teacher (2016)

• Love Without Size (2020)

Awards

• Russian Federation Government Prize in Culture (2016)

• “Fiddler on the Roof” Award by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia (2015)

• Best Director Award — TEFI “Immortal Regiment” (2017) for Battle for Sevastopol

• Debut Prize at the II “Golden Phoenix” Festival (2009) for Four Ages of Love

• Moscow City Prize (date unspecified)

Oleksandr Gorbatyi

Screenwriter, scryptwriter, playwright, and actor.

An internationally recognized cultural figure and mentor, honored for his outstanding contribution to the development of the cultural landscape of Ukraine.

A distinguished expert in cross-cultural humor and media education, whose work operates at the intersection of artistic practice, pedagogy, and television, shaping contemporary approaches to storytelling and creative expression.

An active member of leading professional organizations within the global writing and media industries, including the Writers Guild of America, PEN America, the North American Writers’ Association, and the Association of Ukrainian Producers, underscoring his high level of international professional recognition.

His professional practice encompasses the creation of television and stage productions, the advancement of international educational initiatives, and the scholarly exploration of comedy as a system of meaning and cultural codes, contributing to the evolution of modern cultural discourse.

Albert Rudnitsky is a director, cinematographer, and writer based in New York City. He has directed award-winning short films, plays, music videos, and commercials in Europe and the United States. He worked as Script supervisor and Dialogue consultant on Sean Baker's Anora, winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Rudnitsky graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre University with a degree in Set Design in 2007, and from 2007-2011 worked as a set designer with Pyotr Fomenko, one of the leading theater directors in Europe. In 2016, he graduated from the Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) with a degree in theater directing and served as the Artistic Director of the Sound Media Kids School, an acclaimed youth theater and dance program in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. From 2014 to 2018 he was main Director of the International Stanislavsky Foundation Awards. Awardees have included Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, and Ingmar Bergman. He has co-founded two production companies, Rosencrantz Films and Motherfather productions, both based in New York.

Notable short film credits include The Walking Rebel (Tarkovsky Award, Chicago Arthouse BlowUp Fest), Someone Who Doesn't Know You (Athens International Film Festival, Global Music Awards), and Mama (Budapest International Short Film Festival),  A Clown Story (The Lower East Side Film Festival, New York Independent Film Festival).

Oxana Nechaeva is a film director, producer, cultural event organizer, and founder of an international production company.

She is the founder and chief organizer of the international Follow Your Heart Film Festival, a cultural platform established in the United States in 2021 that brings together independent cinema, fashion, and contemporary art. The festival takes place in Miami and New York and unites participants from more than 100 countries, along with filmmakers, designers, artists, media representatives, and creative industry professionals.

Oxana Nechaeva actively works as a director and producer of both artistic and commercial projects. Her portfolio includes short films, advertising campaigns, fashion films, music videos, and visual art projects produced in the United States and Europe. Her creative style is distinguished by strong visual aesthetics, emotional storytelling, and the integration of cinematic language with contemporary cultural trends.

As a creative producer and event organizer, she develops large-scale cultural and social events combining cinema, fashion, and art. Her projects include fashion shows, red carpet events, rooftop screenings, art presentations, film premieres, and international networking events.

Her films and creative projects have participated in international film festivals and received multiple awards and nominations. Among her directing and producing works are “Your Dream,” “Bella,” “All is Good,” “Lesha. Go On,” “Mistake,” and other international projects.

Today, Oxana Nechaeva continues to develop international film productions, cultural events, and new interdisciplinary formats connecting cinema, fashion, and contemporary art.

AVA GOLBAN

Media strategist, producer, and founder of Media Productions USA.

Ava Golban specializes in viral marketing and innovative media promotion across

film, television, fashion, and digital platforms. Through her agency, she develops

high-visibility campaigns, secures editorial and TV placements, and creates

strategic collaborations with global media, talent, and cultural platforms.

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Elchin Ahmadov is a Miami-based luxury filmmaker, creative director, and founder of Epic Vision 88 LLC. He is known for creating cinematic commercial content and has quickly become a notable figure in South Florida’s creative industry.

Born in Dmanisi, Georgia and raised in Baku, Azerbaijan, he developed an early interest in visual storytelling. Initially aspiring to become an actor, he later shifted behind the camera and pursued filmmaking.

He began his journey in 2016 filming fitness content and spent three years studying under a professional filmmaker, learning cinematography, editing, color grading, lighting, and narrative structure. In 2018, he launched paid commercial projects, standing out in the Azerbaijani market for his cinematic style.

In 2021, he moved to the United States and soon worked with brands such as Hayabusa Boxing, VictoryLeaf, Bodybuilding.com, and Party In Nutrition, expanding into international collaborations.

He has filmed content featuring MrBeast, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, and Supercar Blondie. His work for Shaklee Corporation was reposted by the company. In Miami, he completed 350–450 paid client projects in under three years, earning a reputation for fast editing, strong creative vision, and luxury aesthetics.

His commercial work includes a multi-day executive production for Shaklee Corporation with a budget exceeding $8,500. Typical project rates range from $500 to over $1,000.

As a digital creator, his Instagram reached 75,000+ views in the last 30 days, his TikTok videos reached 10–50K views, and his MrBeast YouTube video became one of his top-performing works. He also mentors emerging creators and aims to bring cinematic storytelling to the U.S. industry, with a long-term goal of producing his first original film or documentary.

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www.instagram.com/videographer_miami

Valentina Varnavskaya

Valentina Varnavskaya,

Fashion and executive director of one of the most famous fashion weeks in Russia - Sochi Fashion (for 6 years of the week) http://www.sochifashionweek.ru/.

Since 2017, the Sochi Fashion Week site has become one of the largest exhibition venues in Southern Russia. Trendy collections, a special atmosphere, spectacular performances, vibrant parties, celebrities both from the capital and the south, buyers and fashion business owners - Sochi Fashion Week rightfully occupies the main place in the calendar of fashion events in Russia! This is the first event - the official fashion week in the Krasnodar region. Since its inception, this event has been actively attended by the Sochi City Administration. Since 2017, the Sochi Fashion Week project has collected more than 300 shows by Russian designers.

My experience also includes working in teams for weeks at a time in fashion organizations in Italy, America and France. I am proud of the education I received at the Vyacheslav Zaitsev School.

Fashion Director in Paris for Paris Fashion Air events https://instagram.com/parisfashionair, https://parisfashionair.com.

Information about Paris Fashion Air at L'Officiel: https://www.lofficielmonaco.com/fashion/paris-fashion-air-the-luxury-fashion-hub-taking-the-industry-by-storm. We managed to attract May Musk and many other famous people in the modern industry to present this project.

I am a partner of Miami Swim Week, New York Swim Week and New York Fashion Week, as well as the first fashion shows.

Winner of fashion awards in Russia and America, member of the fashion association National Academy of the Fashion Industry (founded by V.M. Zaitsev), Fashion Group International (America).

Alexander Karpov

Film Editor • Post-Production Specialist

Alexander Karpov is a film, commercial, and digital content editor with over ten years of professional experience in the industry. His work has been screened at international festivals, including Clermont-Ferrand, Kinotavr, and Los Angeles CineFest.
He is the recipient of the Best Editing & Sound award at Cinescape, recognizing his professional level in editing, rhythm, narrative structure, and cinematic sound.
His filmography includes narrative, short-form, commercial, and branded projects. As an editor, Alexander works with visual structure, storytelling rhythm, emotional scene dynamics, and the final audience experience of a film.
Currently based in Florida, USA, Alexander continues to collaborate on international film and commercial productions.
As a member of the DOM Cinema Arts Guild, Alexander Karpov represents the field of editing and post-production, contributing his expertise in visual storytelling, technical precision, and cinematic language to the Guild’s creative community.

Elizaveta Eremenko

Actress • Model • Stand-up Comedian

Elizaveta Eremenko, also known as Liz Krutish, is an actress, model, and stand-up comedian professionally trained at the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles). Her career spans film, television, theatre, live performance, and fashion.
She has appeared in feature films and television productions for major broadcasters and streaming platforms, including NTV, TNT, Premier, Channel One, and Wink, collaborating with acclaimed directors in both Russia and the United States. Her work encompasses a broad range of genres, including drama, comedy, crime, and detective productions.
In addition to acting, Elizaveta is an accomplished stand-up comedian, best known for reaching the semi-finals of Comedy Battle (TNT, Season 11). She continues to perform live while creating original digital content that has attracted millions of views across social media platforms.
Her theatre experience includes both leading and supporting roles in classical and contemporary productions, reflecting strong training in acting, movement, and stage performance.
As a professional model, she has participated in internationally recognized fashion events, including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Moscow and ANTIX Art Festival in Chicago, collaborating with designers, artists, and creative institutions.
As a member of the DOM Cinema Arts Guild, Elizaveta Eremenko contributes her multidisciplinary expertise in acting, comedy, theatre, and visual arts to an international community of filmmakers and creative professionals dedicated to artistic excellence, collaboration, and the advancement of independent cinema.

Mykhailo Salai

Music Producer • Mixing Engineer

Mykhailo Salai is an international music producer and mixing engineer with professional experience in the music industry since 2018. His work has contributed to projects that have collectively surpassed 100 million streams across major digital platforms worldwide.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with established recording artists on platinum-certified releases across hip-hop, pop, and electronic music. His productions are recognized for their distinctive sonic identity, contemporary sound design, and high technical standards.
Since 2022, Mykhailo has been actively collaborating with artists from Europe and the United States, expanding his international portfolio and creative partnerships. Alongside music production, he specializes in professional audio mixing, creating balanced, dynamic, and emotionally engaging sound for commercial music releases.
As a member of the DOM Cinema Arts Guild, Mykhailo Salai contributes his expertise in music production, sound engineering, and audio post-production to an international community of filmmakers and creative professionals, supporting artistic collaboration and the advancement of independent cinema.on and executive director of one of the most famous fashion weeks in Russia - Sochi Fashion (for 6 years of the week) http://www.sochifashionweek.ru/.
Since 2017, the Sochi Fashion Week site has become one of the largest exhibition venues in Southern Russia. Trendy collections, a special atmosphere, spectacular performances, vibrant parties, celebrities both from the capital and the south, buyers and fashion business owners - Sochi Fashion Week rightfully occupies the main place in the calendar of fashion events in Russia! This is the first event - the official fashion week in the Krasnodar region. Since its inception, this event has been actively attended by the Sochi City Administration. Since 2017, the Sochi Fashion Week project has collected more than 300 shows by Russian designers.
My experience also includes working in teams for weeks at a time in fashion organizations in Italy, America and France. I am proud of the education I received at the Vyacheslav Zaitsev School.
Fashion Director in Paris for Paris Fashion Air events https://instagram.com/parisfashionair, https://parisfashionair.com.
Information about Paris Fashion Air at L'Officiel: https://www.lofficielmonaco.com/fashion/paris-fashion-air-the-luxury-fashion-hub-taking-the-industry-by-storm. We managed to attract May Musk and many other famous people in the modern industry to present this project.
I am a partner of Miami Swim Week, New York Swim Week and New York Fashion Week, as well as the first fashion shows.
Winner of fashion awards in Russia and America, member of the fashion association National Academy of the Fashion Industry (founded by V.M. Zaitsev), Fashion Group International (America).