About

The 11^th Annual Russian Film Week returns to the New York City from October 28^th through November 4^th, 2011. Organized by Global Advertising Strategies in partnership with Studio Clotho, the event is officially endorsed by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the City Administration of New York.

Throughout its 11-year history, the film week has become a much anticipated cultural highlight within the Russian-speaking community of New York and beyond. Now in its second decade, the week looks to capitalize on the strong following and stake its claim on the New York’s film festival scene. This year’s film selection, curated by the film industry veteran Katie Metcalfe of Future Shorts, will be screened exclusively at Manhattan’s legendary Village East Theater.

Throughout the week, cinema lovers will be offered a variety of thought-provoking film entertainment, including action blockbusters, compelling dramas, hilarious comedies and innovative art house projects. Screenings will feature Q&A sessions with the cast and the directors, who are coming to New York City specifically for the Russian Film Week. The event will also feature panels, master classes, conferences, networking events and speaking engagements aimed to strengthen the dialogue between Russian and American filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts.

ORGANIZERS:

Global Advertising Strategies is a full service international marketing and communications company that specializes in cross-cultural campaigns and worldwide expansions. Its client base consists of some of the world’s leading brands in the lifestyle, travel, entertainment, pharmaceutical, financial and media industries. With over a decade of experience in cultivating and executing successful campaigns in international markets, Global knows what it takes to establish and build a brand identity in multiple international markets while simultaneously reaching those diverse ethnicities within the US.

Independent Russian television studio “Clotho” specializes in the production of social and political documentaries. The studio was founded by a renowned scholar, filmmaker and screenwriter, Vladimir Sinelnikov. Among the films produced by the studio are: the trilogy “Heroes Never Die” (Geroi ne Umirayut), the 18-part TV series “The Last Myth” (Posledniy Mif), the documentary series “World War III” (Tretiya Mirovaya Nachalas) which focuses on the fight against terrorism, and many others.

PARTNERS:

Future Shorts is the largest short film network in the world. Since 2003 they have strived to build a new audience for film across the globe, developing a platform for filmmakers that allows millions of people worldwide to engage with their work. They aim to bring short film to the masses and develop its true commercial potential. Operating online, in live events and through commercial distribution, they believe strongly in the social experience of film; in cinema as a communicator and community that should not be restricted by geography, status, or wealth.