Directors UK

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Anastasia Vorotnikova, originally from Moscow and a VGIK graduate, now based in London, has made significant strides in the film industry. Her documentaries have not only garnered acclaim but have also been featured at prestigious festivals, including the BFI Future Film Festival and Riga IFF. Her work achieved notable recognition by winning the award for the best documentary at the SHNIT Film Festival. Beyond filmmaking, Anastasia founded Particular Creatives, an agency that assists startups and SMEs in branding, design, and advertising.

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Slalåm

Short Film, Documentary

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Fear and circumstances - that what makes us choose. From the moment of awareness to the moment of making a decision, we are like in a dream. Alena Zavarzina - snowboarder, Olympic medalist in 2014, World Champion. In September 2018, she announced the end of her sports career. Did she want to leave at that moment? Probably not, but the circumstances have done their job. What the “awakening” will be for her? Can she overcome all her fears and make the most important decision in her life?

2019

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Short Film, Documentary

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A story capturing the extraordinary journey of Mikhail Astashov as he prepared for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Born in the remote village of Khandagay without hands and feet, Mikhail faced immense challenges from the very beginning of his life. Taken from his parents as a baby and placed in an orphanage at five, he defied all expectations, mastering everyday tasks and discovering a passion for sports. Mikhail's hard work paid off as he clinched gold in the individual pursuit C1 event, setting a World Record in the qualifying round, and finished first in the road time trial event. This documentary not only highlights Mikhail's incredible athletic prowess but also delves into his unwavering spirit and resilience, showcasing a man who refused to be defined by his limitations and instead, redefined the boundaries of possibility.

2021