Our mission
Preserving, studying and promoting the heritage of world cinema while training a new generation of directors.
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Film art and heritage
Preserving traditions. Creating the future.
The Gosfilmofond of Russia Academy is an educational institution with a rich history that brings together the experience of recognised masters of cinema and innovative teaching methods. Our programmes link classical film traditions with the tools of contemporary storytelling.
From screenwriting and directing to cinematography, editing and sound design — every discipline is taught by practitioners who actively work in the industry.
Our vision
To educate masters who combine cinematic traditions with bold innovation — and shape the future of cinema.
Our training programmes
Choose a direction and start your path in cinema under the guidance of leading industry specialists.
Film directing
Master the art of visual storytelling — from the idea to the final cut. Work with practising directors.
- On campus
- 2 years
- 16 places
Cinematography
Study the grammar of light and lenses. Train under the guidance of award-winning cinematographers.
- On campus
- 2 years
- 16 places
Screenwriting
Create convincing stories for feature films, series and experimental forms under the guidance of screenwriters.
- Hybrid
- 2 years
- 16 places
Sound design
Build the sound architecture of a film: soundtrack, Foley, dialogue editing and spatial sound.
- Online
- 2 years
- 16 places
Our partners
Teachers and experts
Teaching is delivered by practising professionals — directors, cinematographers, screenwriters and sound engineers with many years of industry experience.
Film and TV directing
Our teachers are practising film industry professionals who share current experience and knowledge.
Recognised experts
Our team includes winners of Russian and international film awards and honoured artists.
Original methods
Unique teaching approaches that combine classical traditions with modern innovative methods.
Elena Marchetti
Head of the directing department
Jonah Reis
Head of the sound design programme
Nina Volkova
Professor of screenwriting
About the journal
The Gosfilmofond of Russia Bulletin is a cultural and educational publication devoted to the cinematic heritage as part of Russian and world culture. The journal is published twice a year and is addressed to film archive specialists, film historians and everyone who cares about the fate of Russian cinema.
The latest issue is devoted to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War; it features wartime newsreels, questions of preservation and restoration, the role of front-line cameramen and historical memory.
- Founded
- 2022
- Frequency
- Twice a year
- Founder
- Gosfilmofond of Russia
Upcoming events
Master classes, screenings, lectures and conferences of the Academy.
Cinema of the future: VR and AI in film
International conference on innovative technologies
- 14 – 20 October 2026
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Pavilion No. 3
Master class: Handheld camera and movement
Practical workshop
- 14 – 20 October 2026
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Pavilion No. 3
Retrospective: European New Wave
Screening cycle
- 14 – 20 October 2026
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Pavilion No. 3
Documentary cinema
Practical workshop
- 14 – 20 October 2026
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Pavilion No. 3
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