Anna Barsukova (filmmaker)
Anna Vitalyevna Barsukova "" is a Russian film director, screenwriter, camerawoman and musician. She is a member of the Russian Union of Cinematographers, the International Society for : en:Women in Film and Television International|Women in Film & Television in Vancouver, and the Guild of Documentary Films and Television.
She authored and directed documentaries You Are Not Alone!, and Voice for the Voiceless about the social stereotypes and discrimination against PLHIV
Biography
Born on 7 October 1981 in the city of Nikopol, Dnepropetrovsk region, Ukrainian SSR, Anna Barsukova was active in sports and music since early childhood. She competed for prizes in rhythmic gymnastics contests and won first prizes in regional violin competitions. In 2006, after completing her studies at the Academy of Music as a violinist and symphony orchestra conductor, Anna earned a higher education degree in music from the Rostov State Rachmaninoff Conservatory in Russia. As a musician she collaborated with many accomplished composers and musicians of our times including Yuri Bashmet, Sergey Yakovenko, Gyuli Kambarova, Oleg Bezuglov and Giya Kancheli.In 2016, Anna received a secondary education and became a film director. She graduated with honors.
Filmography
- 2016 Broken Path, short feature film
- 2017 You Are Not Alone, documentary short film
- 2019 Voice for the Voiceless documentary short film
Awards
| Festival | Award |
| Open festival of debuts "Magic of cinema" | GRAND PRIX |
| International festival "ZILANT" | Best social film |
| International festival "Fathers and children" | Winner |
| Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival | Finalist, "'Film premiered in the United States on August 1, 2019"' |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival 2019 | Award Winner in the Best concept category» |
| KinoDUEL international film festival | Winner's Prize for " the most life-affirming film» |
| Saint Vladimir Film Festival | Special prize of the Odyssey Foundation» |
| Changing Face International Film Festival | Finalist, " 'TV premiere in Australia on March 26, 2020"' |
| Award "for the good of peace" | Finalist |
| JellyFEST | Semi-finalist |
| Courage Film Festival | Polufinale |
* 2017 You Are Not Alone
| Festival | Award |
| Picture this… | GRAND PRIX |
| Special program "Eternal values" XXVIII OFDC " RUSSIA " | Main prize |
| Bereginya international festival | Winner of the first degree |
| Open all-Russian festival "Magic of cinema" | Winner of the first degree |
| International festival " CINEMA CAMP " | "Best documentary" |
| International festival "Fathers and children " | Winner of the "Best film on a social theme" Movie Music award |
| Regional independent award "Yug-Expert" | Finalist of the contest-the Best social project of the South of Russia 2017 in the category "Family Support" |
| All-Russian competition of centers and programs of parental education | Prize "For the promotion of family values by cinematography" |
| XIII international Sretensky Orthodox film festival "Meeting" | Winner |
* 2016 Broken Path '''
| Festival | Award |
| VII Open festival of social advertising "Choose life" | Winner in the category "Public recognition" |
| Open festival"My Land" | Best feature film; Best sound engineering; Best cinematography; Best acting |