Role
Film director
Script writer
Art director
Animator
Animated short film inspired by Aleut folklore and northern mythology
the plot
A husky puppy — the spirit of Alaska — travels across northern landscapes searching for friends and leaving trails of northern lights behind
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Russia Golden Eagle Award — nominee
China Xiamen International Animation Festival — winner
15+
international festival selections
The project started in 2016 as my graduation film at the Ural State Academy of Architecture and Arts and was completed in 2020.
I directed the film and was responsible for the visual concept, storytelling, animation, and art direction.
2016–2019
Academy graduate
Role
During the production I worked across multiple roles:
film direction
script development
visual design and illustration
character animation
art direction
Support
The project explored a visual language inspired by northern mythology, spirits of nature, and atmospheric landscapes, combining illustration, animation and narrative design.
The production was supported by a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture of the Sverdlovsk Region.
Alaska was selected for 15+ international film festivals and received multiple awards and nominations
Belgium
Anima — Brussels International Animation Film Festival
France
Silhouette Short Film Festival
Italy
Reggio Film Festival
Lithuania
Tindirindis International Animation Festival
Finland
Tampere Short and Documentary Film Festival
Canada
International Children’s Film Festival
Russia
Suzdalfest — Open Russian Animation Film Festival
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Best animation short film – Prize
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nomination for Best Animated Film
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Shortlisted
Xiamen International Animation Festival, China
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Nomination for Best Animated Film
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Shortlisted
Golden Eagle Award, Russia
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Special Mention — Children’s Jury
Oberhausen International Short Film Festival, Germany
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Special Diploma for Original Animation
Zero Plus Festival, Russia
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Best animation project — Prise
International Festival-Workshop of Film Schools, Russia
