• Source: Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation

The Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation (Russian: Союз кинематографистов России), also known as the Russian Filmmakers' Union, is the trade union of cinematographers, actors, and other professionals of Russian cinema. Founded in 1991, it was preceded by the Guild of Actors of Soviet Cinema in 1988, which became the Russian Film Actors Guild.




History


In 1988 the Guild of Actors of Soviet Cinema was formed, headed by Evgeny Zharikov. Founder Drapeko Elena Grigoryevna (born 1948) was vice-president. In 1991 this was renamed the Russian Film Actors Guild.
The Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation was founded on 28 February 1990. The organization charter was adopted on 30 November 1991. It manages the Central House of Cinema in Moscow.
Sergei Zhigunov was president of the Russian Film Actors Guild, possibly from 2000 to 2005.




Structure


The Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation, also known as Russian Filmmakers’ Union or UC of Russia, is a non-governmental organisation. As of 2022 the chairman is Nikita Mikhalkov.
The union comprises several smaller unions or guilds, grouped by profession, including:

Russian Film Actors Guild
Russian Guild of Film Critics
Russian Guild of Film Directors
Guild of screenwriters
Guild of make-up artists
Guild of cinematographers
Guild of artists
Guild of screen composers
Guild of producers and distributors
Guild of sound engineers




See also


Russian films




References






External links


Official website

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation
• Anna Mikhalkova
• Larisa Guzeyeva
• Union of Salvation (film)
• Central House of Cinema
• Tatyana Lyutaeva
• Olga Pogodina
• Russian Guild of Film Critics
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