metrafilms
russia, MOLDOVA
Contact
ARTEM VASILYEV
Founder / CEO / Producer
ASYA PAVLOVSKAYA
Producer
ALEXEY GRISHIN
Head of Production
+7 (495) 956 61 80
Company Profile
Metrafilms group of companies was founded in 1993 by Artem Vasilyev and includes Metrafilms production company, Metrafilms Studio and Metrafilms Studio Moldova.
Today Metrafilms is one of European top independent film companies, specialising in development and production of independent feature films, author-driven series and documentaries.
Metrafilms works with some of the most acclaimed directors and authors in worldwide. The company is constantly cultivating the expertise of international co-production and actively expanding the art-mainstream segment of projects. Films produced by Metrafilms, like Alexey German Jr.’s DOVLATOV and PAPER SOLDIER, Alexey Fedorchenko’s ANNA’S WAR, Michael Idov’s THE HUMORIST have participated and received numerous awards at the most prestigious international film festivals such as Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, SXSW and have been distributed locally and worldwide by key distributors.
Metrafilms Studio produces animation projects, including the world-famous series KID-E-CATS, which has been launched in more that 170 countries, Lex & Plu, Sheep's Hotel and the others, as well as auteur animation projects by renowned animation artists like Konstantin Bronzit, Dmitry Vysotskiy, Andrey Sikrosky and others.
Studio Metrafilms Moldova, led by CEO Karina Kabanova, develops and produces feature films, author-driven series and animated projects targeted at a wide range of audiences around the globe. Metrafilms collaborates worldwide with well-established production companies, producers, distributors, and studios. The studio's highly experienced producers create and promote animated projects for diverse audiences.
ARTEM VASILYEV
Company Highlights
CONVENIENCE STORE2022
Genre: Fiction, drama
Director: Michael Borodin
Screenplay: Michael Borodin
Cast: Zukhara Sansyzbay, Lyudmila Vasilyeva, Tolibzhon Suleimanov, Asel Tyutyubaeva, Kamilla Mukhlisova, Nargiz Abdullaeva, Zukhra Ashurova, Daniyar Artykbaev, Lyubov Korolkova
A story of modern slavery exposed to thousands of indifferent witnesses
Berlin International Film Festival / Panorama / World premiere - February 2022 - The CICAE Arthouse Cinema Award
- Taipei International Film Festival / Asian premiere – June 2022
- Tokyo International Film Festival / World Focus – October 2022
- Singapore International Film Festival / Asian Feature Competition / Southeast Asian premiere – December 2022 - Best Perfomance (Zukhara Sunsyzbay)
- Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival / Competition – January 2023 – Jury’s Prize
DOVLATOV 2018
Genre: Feature Film
Director: Alexey German Jr.
Screenplay: Alexey German Jr., Yulia Tupikina
Cast: Milan Maric, Danila Kozlovsky, Helena Sujecka, Elena Lyadova and others
The film’s action unfolds in 1971, telling about the four days of life of famous writer Sergei Dovlatov. The film raises the eternal issue of the Russian and European culture - the issue of moral choice.
Berlin International Film Festival 2018 Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award, Golden Eagle Award 2018 for Best Supporting Actress, Nike Award 2018 for Production Design and others
ANNA’S WAR 2018
Genre: Feature Film
Director: Alexey Fedorchenko
Screenplay: Alexey German Jr., Yulia Tupikina
Cast: Milan Maric, Danila Kozlovsky, Helena Sujecka, Elena Lyadova and others
The film’s action unfolds in 1971, telling about the four days of life of famous writer Sergei Dovlatov. The film raises the eternal issue of the Russian and European culture - the issue of moral choice.
Berlin International Film Festival 2018 Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award, Golden Eagle Award 2018 for Best Supporting Actress, Nike Award 2018 for Production Design and others
KID-E-CATS 2016-2018
Genre: Animation Series, Adventure/ Comedy/ Family
Director: Dmitry Vysotskiy, Andrey Sikorsky
Screenplay: Dmitry Vysotskiy, Andrey Sikorsky, Jeffrey Hylton, Ceri Barnes
KID-E-CATS tells the story of three kittens: Cookie, Pudding and their kid sister Candy who are forever ready to jump into action with endless enthusiasm and energy. Their imagination knows no bounds, and these kitties are capable of the most absurdly funny problem-solving suggestions. Through life’s little lessons, they learn to look before they leap - well sometimes.
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