VGIK FESTIVAL ФЕСТИВАЛЬ ВГИК is an internationally renowned student festival organized by the VGIK International Student Festival Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Since its inception in 1961, the festival's main goal has been to recognize and encourage young talents in the field of cinema and theater. The festival achieved international status in 1970 and has since become a platform for emerging filmmakers and theater artists to showcase their work.

Over the years, the festival has been a launching pad for iconic figures in the world of cinema, including Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Tarkovsky, Vasily Shukshin, Nikita Mikhalkov, Vadim Abdrashitov, Pyotr Buslov, Boris Akopov, Alexander Khant, and many others. The festival offers various competitions, including theatrical contests, online screenings, and showcases of student films. If you're a student at VGIK, you can participate in the festival by submitting your application for the selection stage.

Join the esteemed jury panel comprising industry professionals and renowned artists who will evaluate and recognize outstanding talent. Experience the celebration of young creativity and the future of cinema and theater at VGIK FESTIVAL ФЕСТИВАЛЬ ВГИК