Slavic International Film Fest 2025

is a lecturer in Germanic and Slavic Studies and Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara. She earned her PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures from UCLA in 2020, with a dissertation focused on Soviet screenwriting in the 1920s and 1930s. Her research interests include avant-garde cinema and literature, Belarusian and Ukrainian culture, migration and diaspora studies.

is a multifaceted artist, entrepreneur, and mentor based in Los Angeles, California. Born in Georgia during the era of the USSR, he later lived in Latvia and Israel, where he studied art. In 1989, he moved to Los Angeles, initially exploring the film,theatre and dance industries .

Michelson produced few films including the feature film "Sonhos de Peixe," which won award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.

is an actress-turned-filmmaker with a passion for storytelling that transcends the screen. After a successful acting career with over forty television series and feature films she has shifted her focus to writing, directing, and producing films.

As a filmmaker, Lydie is committed to nurturing emerging talent, serving as an executive producer on short films that give young filmmakers a platform to bring their visions to life. Her directorial debut, Unforgotten Box, is a deeply personal documentary that reflects her love for intimate, thought-provoking narratives.

is founder of the Speaking Creation Inc,  a documentary film maker and an art activist and promoter. She was born in Belarus. Native to the Slavic culture, world's fine arts and the science of physics with Fractals being her forever inspiration, Vita got a degree in the History and Theory of Fine Arts but focused on journalism. She excelled in TV news reportage, documentaries, feature films, and unscripted reality before moving to Los Angeles and returning to her lifelong dream of promoting creativity.

An award-winning Russian TV and film director known for hit series like “Absurd,” “Sketch of Murder,” and “New Man.” A graduate of the Boris Shchukin Theatre Institute, he has directed hundreds of episodes across major Russian networks, blending sharp storytelling with a deep understanding of contemporary life. His work spans drama, comedy, and crime, making him one of the most versatile

A hair stylist with over 13 years of experience in the film industry and a member of the Hollywood film union Local 706. Her work spans a wide range of productions across Europe and the United States, where she skillfully merges diverse techniques and creative approaches from both cinematic traditions. Alona has also contributed her expertise to projects at Warner Bros., further enriching her international portfolio. She specializes in character styling for film and television, bringing a versatile skill set to every project and thriving in both major studio productions and independent films.

PArtnership

We invite you to join our network of partners in supporting a vision of peaceful coexistence and meaningful collaboration, transcending political agendas and conflicts of dominance. 

DeepARTment, the organizational body behind thefestival, is a nonprofit charity powered by volunteers and donations from generous individuals and organizations. We are committed to helping creative immigrants rediscover their voices and express themselves in their new environments, alleviating the stresses of survival and cultural adaptation.

If you’re looking to engage with our audience through your products, services, or ideas, consider opportunities such as providing catering, coffee breaks, custom T-shirts and merchandise, or printing services. Your team could also volunteer to assist with greeting guests, preparing event spaces, or handling post-event cleanup. We’re always open to your suggestions for new ways to collaborate.

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Your sponsorship of the festival is a tax-deductible charitable contribution. Your support allows us to produce more promotional content, publish impactful articles, and create powerful videos — each helping to shift perspectives on the consequences of war and amplify the call for peace, we all want to live in. Link your brand with the idea and image of a protecting shield. 

By supporting DeepARTment, you indirectly foster opportunities for artists to enrich society through their work. DeepARTment exists to enable creators to produce more art, and art is the essence of what makes us human. 

Let’s celebrate creativity as a force for peace and humanity— your support can help us achieve this.

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