Moscow International Film Week to unite representatives from 21 countries

More than 150 representatives of the largest Russian and international companies will discuss international projects

The government of Moscow is implementing Sergei Sobyanin’s large-scale project ‘Moscow – city of cinema’, which includes modernisation of existing facilities and creation of new infrastructure, as well as development of special services to increase the volume of production of quality film content of international level. In 2024, about 120 projects were filmed on the sites of the Moscow film cluster, 2.5 times more than a year earlier. It is expected that by 2030, up to 80 per cent of Russian films will be filmed on the basis of the infrastructure of the Moscow film cluster.

Along with the Gorky Film Studio, the Moscow cinema cluster includes the Moskino cinema park, the Moskino cinema factory (modern full-cycle cinematographer), the network of Moskino cinemas. The digital film platform Moskino and the Moskino film commission are also working as part of the cluster.

Business programme

At the Moskino film factory, a business programme will be held on August 24 and 25. The programme will feature sessions dedicated to current issues in the development of the industry. More than 150 representatives of major Russian and foreign companies including China, India, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Brazil will discuss international projects, the use of artificial intelligence in the process of creating films and series, and the opportunities that Moscow offers for filming.

International experts will be introduced to Moskino’s digital infrastructure and will visit key film production studios in the capital.

Film exchange and interest in Moscow

International participants of Moscow International Film Week note the growing interest in developing the industry in the Russian capital and are eager to learn how the filming system in Moscow works from the inside. As part of the business programme, they will get acquainted with Moskino’s digital infrastructure, formats of film production support, visit key film production companies in the capital, and discuss cooperation opportunities with Moscow producers and content creators.

City residents and visitors will also be able to attend open meetings, receive posters and souvenirs signed by celebrity guests.

Moscow welcomes world cinema stars

Emir Kusturica, one of Europe’s most acclaimed directors, will once again visit Moscow, this time as part of the business program of Moscow International Film Week. He has already become acquainted with the infrastructure of the capital’s film cluster, and now he will participate in a public discussion on the development of international auteur cinema and new opportunities for co-production. Kusturica is a two-time Palme d’Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival, director of Underground and Time of the Gypsies, and a symbol of vibrant and independent cinema. Legendary American director Woody Allen, one of the key figures in intellectual cinema and a four-time Academy Award winner, will also appear at Moscow International Film Week. Author of more than 50 films including Annie Hall, Manhattan, Midnight in Paris, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Allen’s work has shaped an entire direction in world cinema, blending wit, psychological depth, and a unique visual style. At Moscow International Film Week, Woody Allen will share his experience and views on the development of auteur cinema.

Mark Dacascos, an American actor, director, and martial artist, star of Drive, Brotherhood of the Wolf, John Wick 3, as well as TV series Hawaii Five-0 and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., will also take part. A black belt holder in several martial arts, Dacascos has successfully combined athletic skill and charisma, becoming one of the most recognisable action stars. At Moscow International Film Week, he will talk about working across genres and share his experience building a career that blends sport, acting, and producing.

Mobile cinema in landmark locations of Moscow

From August 17 to 27, as part of the Moscow International Film Week, the city will host its first mobile cinema truck with a large screen built into its body, allowing films to be shown not only at night but also during the day. It will travel to iconic urban spaces and transform into a full-fledged open-air cinema.

Over 11 days, the project will cover more than 10 city venues and residential complexes in the capital, including Krasnaya Presnya Park, Gorky Park, the Ostankino and Kuskovo Museum Reserves (Kuskovo Estate), Moskino’s Cinema Park, the N’ICE LOFT business-class complex, the Pervy Nagatinsky residential complex, Park Food Hall, the “Three Stations. Depo” food mall, and others. The cinema truck will make stops at new locations each day, sometimes twice a day, morning and evening. The first stop will take place on August 17 in Gorky Park, where at 4:30pm the family blockbuster Palma 2 will be screened, followed by the timeless classic Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears.

The repertoire will feature more than 30 films from Russia, Italy, France, the USA, Germany, Serbia, and other countries. Audiences will see iconic cinema hits including Jeanne du Barry, Dracula, One Hundred Years Ahead, Kholop, World Champion, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, Legend No. 17, and others.

Iconic film props for charity

On August 26 at Patriarch’s Ponds, Russia’s first open charity auction of film props will take place. More than 10 lots from some of the most popular Russian films and TV series will be auctioned, including props from Ice, Magomaev, and the series Unprincipled.

Moscow – A city of cinema

Moscow International Film Week will become a center of attraction for audiences and film industry professionals. This year, the business programme will bring together representatives from more than 20 countries. An extensive cultural program has also been prepared for residents: outdoor screenings, meetings with directors and actors, autograph sessions, and special events at Moskino theaters and city parks.