Eurasian Film Academy, a new type of cooperation with Russia

The Serbian delegation that is in Moscow these days, apart from Patriarch Porfiri and members of the delegation of the Serbian Orthodox Church, also includes the Minister of Culture, Nikola Selaković.

According to the announcement of the Ministry of Culture yesterday (April 24), the reason for the Serbian Minister of Culture to visit Moscow was the presentation of the International Cinematographic Academy "Eurasian Academy of Cinematographic Art" and the "Open Eurasian Film Award". On that occasion, Minister Selakovcic met with the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Olga Ljubimova.

Apart from the mentioned, there is not a single word in the announcement about the Eurasian Academy, judging by the title, an ambitious institution, and not even in the local media.

It was stated that "Minister Selaković emphasized that the establishment of the International Academy of Cinematography, the "Eurasian Academy of Cinematography Art" and the new awards are significant initiatives that represent a new international platform for cooperation in the field of cinematography and the encouragement of talented filmmakers. Selaković expressed his willingness to fully participate in this format of exceptional cultural importance."

It was also pointed out that with Minister Olga Ljubimova, Minister Selaković also discussed "the conclusion of the Agreement on cinematographic co-production between the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the Government of the Russian Federation, considering the potential and possibilities of improving cooperation in the field of film between the two countries."

What is the Eurasian Academy?

On the serbia.news.pravda portal, it is written that the Eurasian Academy was presented on April 22, and that it is a platform for filmmakers from different countries, as well as for the exchange of experience in creating and promoting quality films. It is emphasized that the idea behind the project was Nikita Sergeevich Mikhalkov, that it was supported by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.

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In his video address, the head of state emphasized that the cinema academy is intended to become an open area of ​​creative cooperation, based on respect for national interests, traditional values, and the cultural identity of the peoples of different countries.

The presentation was attended by guests from more than 20 countries, including those from Belarus, Serbia, China, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Venezuela, Vietnam, India, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

The awarding ceremony of the first open Eurasian film award "Brilliant Butterfly", i.e. "Brilliant Butterfly" will be held in Moscow on December 5.