Moscow [Russia], July 30 (ANI): Moscow is set to host the second edition of the Antares International Film Festival from August 6 to 10 at the Digital Business Space (CDP), with a notable entry from the TV BRICS International Media Network making it to the competition lineup.
Titled Uralian Anomaly, the documentary will be screened on August 10 as part of the festival’s documentary film segment. The 2025 production, created by author Ksenia Komissarova and directed by Andrey Porshnyak, with cinematography by Dmitry Golovko, was filmed in Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast, one of the nation’s most resource-rich mining regions.
The film provides an in-depth look into the lives of geologists and the gold extraction industry, showcasing both the technical and human aspects of the profession. Over 100 individuals contributed to the production, which premiered earlier this year in Ekaterinburg on January 24.
Antares is known for honoring cinema that celebrates working professionals and skilled labor. This year’s festival has attracted 104 entries from 29 countries, including BRICS members such as Brazil, India, and China, as well as countries like Iran, Egypt, Indonesia, and Belarus. The competition includes full-length features, documentaries, shorts, and animated films.
Winners will be selected by an international jury and awarded diplomas and custom-designed statuettes created by sculptor Grigory Pototsky. Among the jury members for the short fiction segment is Ivan Zakharenko, Head of Thematic Broadcasting and Special Media Projects at TV BRICS.
“TV BRICS has long-standing and fruitful cooperation with leading film festivals in BRICS+ nations, fostering professional dialogue within the film community. Our network produces original documentaries and television programs, and a special place in our media library and on-air schedule is reserved for short films—auteur cinema from BRICS countries. I hope that being part of the Antares jury will deepen our understanding of emerging trends in independent cinema and introduce us to new talents,” said Zakharenko.
The festival will also include a robust business program featuring panels on labor-centric cinema, crowdfunding for social films, youth engagement, and technical workshops tailored for professionals working in complex production environments.
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