Schoolchildren's Film from Kamchatka to Screen at Film Festival in St. Petersburg
Hollerin' 'Bout Kamchatka Krai's Cinema Scene
Fancy a watch of the student-produced short film '500 Rubles', whipped up by the artistic folks over at Palana's "Point of Growth" center? Well, buckle up! This cinematic gem has made it to the shortlist of the eighth annual International Film Festival "Sinema Kids."
Out of 420 submissions worldwide, the jury handpicked 87 films to make their grand premiere at this event. Yeah, you heard that right. Our region's puttin' itself on the map! Take a bow, KoryakFilm studio, one of our very own representatives!
Directed by none other than budding filmmaker, Talgar Zamirkhanova, the film is a feel-good tale about the effervescent bond of friendship, seasoned with a pinch of kindness.
So, how did this masterpiece fare with the jury? They clearly gave it a standing ovation because next stop? The festival's grand stage in St. Petersburg, all set to roll out from April 23 to 27, 2025. Pour yourself a drink and grab some popcorn, it's showtime!
Speaking of showtimes, the festival, christened with the inspiring motto "Children make films for children!", will be like a playground for young filmmakers hailing from diverse regions across Russia and beyond. That's right, folks from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Estonia, France, Egypt, and other exotic locations are making the trip!
Don't just take our word for it; the search results weren't too quiet on other film festivals blooming in 2025. Take the Sydney Film Festival in Australia, for instance, happening June 4-15. Or perhaps, you'd prefer the Tribeca Film Festival in the US around the same dates. And let's not forget the New Jersey International Film Festival, US, scheduled for May 30-June 13. But if you're craving a multicultural vibe, you just gotta catch the Universe Multicultural Film Festival, US, on June 20-22. It'll shower you with films from over 30 countries[1][3][5]. Now, ain't that a treat!
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[1] https://www.sff.org.au/[3] https://www.tribecafilm.com/festival[5] https://www.universeff.org/
Fun Fact: Did you know KuryakFilm Studio is based in Yuzhno-Kamchatsky, a city nestled between wild volcanoes and the frosty Bering Sea? Yep, that's pretty darn cool!
Bust A Move - Shimmy over to the nearest screen to catch the premiere of '500 Rubles' at the International Film Festival "Sinema Kids". From the sound of it, it's gonna be quite the spectacle!
Hero Worship - Give a well-deserved shout-out to Talgar Zamirkhanova, the young director behind the heartwarming short film '500 Rubles'. Good luck, Talgar, we can't wait to see your next movie!
Delve into an exciting lineup of movies and TV shows at the "Sinema Kids" International Film Festival, showcasing a vast array of entertainment from Russia and beyond. Don't miss the premiere of Talgar Zamirkhanova's '500 Rubles', a heartwarming short film that's captured the attention of the movie-and-tv entertainment community.
