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Masha Mashkova was born on 19 April 1985 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress and producer, known for Mafia: Game of Survival (2016), Masha from Russia (2018) and Goryachie novosti (2009). She has been married to Sacha Seberg since 11 May 2012. They have two children. She was previously married to Artyom Semakin.

Director and screenwriter Andrey Zvyagintsev is the winner of the Venice Film Festival (2003) and the Cannes Film Festival (2011, 2014, 2017). Two-time the Academy Awards and the BAFTA Awards nominee. Winner or the Golden Globe Awards (2015) for his film "Leviathan". In 2018, his latest work "Loveless" was awarded Best Foreign Film by the César Academy, France.

Born on the 6th of February in 1964 in Novosibirsk, Andrey Zvyagintsev attended the Novosibirsk Theatrical School, class of Lev Belov, before pursuing his studies in Moscow. In 1990, he graduated from the acting faculty of the Russian Institute of Theater Arts (GITIS), class of Evgeny Lazarev. In the following years Andrey gave several theatre, film and TV appearances as an actor.

In 2000, he debuted as a director. He made three short films for REN TV Channel's "The Black Room" series - "Bushido", "Obscure", "The Choice" - that was followed by his first full-length feature.

In 2003, "The Return", a debut not only for the director but also for the majority of the crew, played the main competition at the 60th Venice Film Festival and won its highest prize, the Golden Lion. Besides, Zvyagintsev was awarded the Lion of the Future for best debut, "a very delicate film about love, loss and growing". It captured the attention all over the world becoming one of the cinema sensations of the year.

His second film, "The Banishment", competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007 and won Best Actor (Konstantin Lavronenko) - the first-ever for a Russian artist.

In 2011, Zvyagintsev's third film, "Elena", premiered at the 64th Cannes Film Festival and won the Special Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section.

His fourth film, "Leviathan", screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014 and won Best Screenplay (Andrey Zvyagintsev and Oleg Negin). In 2015, the film won the Golden Globe becoming the first Russian feature to win this award since 1969. The film got an Oscar nomination in the same category at the 87th Academy Awards.

Zvyagintsev's next film, "Loveless", won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017 and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2018. "Loveless" was released in all major territories earning nominations for all acclaimed cinema awards worldwide including The Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA. It was awarded Best Foreign Film at France's César Awards, for the first time in history of both Soviet and Russian cinema.

In 2018, Andrey Zvyagintsev served on the Cannes Film Festival jury.

Born in Russia, Svetlana Efremova is trained by two of the most world-renowned theatre schools: the Yale School of Drama, where she earned an MFA degree in Acting and the St. Petersburg Academy of Theatre, where she received her BFA in Acting. Her Theatre credits range from Broadway to some of the finest regional companies in the US such as Yale Repertory Theatre, South Coast Repertory Theatre. Her creative accomplishments as an actress were over 48 feature films with major Hollywood studios, television appearances and theatrical productions. Her performance was reviewed in several regional newspapers and national theatrical trade publications, including the LA Times, OC Register, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Back Stage, New York Times, the premiere stage periodical "American Theatre". Svetlana Efremova has served as a Head of Acting for both the Undergraduate and Graduate Acting programs, as well as Master Acting Teacher within California State University, Fullerton, Theatre Department.

Nikita Kologrivyy was born on 16 October 1994 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, Russia. He is an actor and producer, known for Major Grom: Plague Doctor (2021), The Balkan Line (2019) and Libido. He was previously married to Aleksandrina Pitirimova.

Anatoli Gridin was born on 20 October 1929 in Novosibirsk, USSR. He was an actor, known for Anyuta (1982), Zhenitba Balzaminova (1989) and Horeograficheskie miniatjury (1960). He died on 18 October 2024 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Mariya Shumakova was born on 24 December 1988 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Vtoroe zrenie (2017), Vyzhyt Lyuboy Tsenoy (2017) and Konets filma (2020).

Irina Alferova was born on March 13, 1951, in Novosibirsk (USSR). She made her cinematic debut as a student of the State Institute of Theater Arts (GITIS). In 1972, after graduation, she was invited to play Dasha into the television series "The Road to Calvary" (1973-1977), where she had enormous success. In 1976, she was accepted into the "Lenin's Young Communist League" theater company in Moscow. She continued to actively work in the cinema, and followed with a role in the military drama "The Black Aspen" (1977), the fairy tale "Autumn Bells" (1978), and a musical "D'Artagnan and Three Musketeers" (1979, TV).

In many films she played together with her husband, Alexandre Abdulov. Their collaboration can be seen in the following films: "Do Not Part with the Loved Ones" (1979), "Saturday and Sunday" (1982, TV), "The Love Forefeeling" (1982), "A Kiss" (1983, TV).

She also had leading roles in the following films: "Vasiliy Buslayev" (1982), "Seven Elements" (1984) "The Right to Choose" (1984), "TASS is Authorized to Inform" (1984), "Rough Landing" (1985), "Only Two Knew the Password" (1985), "And All Will Repeat" (1989), "The Nocturnal Foolishness" (1991), "Yermak" (1996), "The Lost Paradise" (2000), "The Trap" (2007) and many other films and theater productions. In "Top Notch" (1991), she starred together with her daughter, Ksenia Alferova, who also chose the acting path. She played leading roles in the Hungarian film "Tündér Lala" (1981) and Yugoslavian film "Love Letters with Subtext" ("Ljubavna pisma s predumisljajem")(1987).

Agniya Kuznetsova was born on 15 July 1985 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Vsyo prosto (2012), Yes&Yes (2014) and Cargo 200 (2007). She has been married to Maksim Petrov since 11 September 2015. They have one child.

Max Karpylev is a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), Digital Intermediate Colorist, and Director who blends a rich foundation in radio engineering with extensive on-set experience in the camera department. With a master's degree in radio engineering, Max not only brings deep technical expertise to his roles but also a creative eye that enhances every project he touches. Beyond his work as a DIT, Max is the visionary behind a premier Color Grading boutique situated just a stone's throw from Hollywood specializing in Narrative post-production Online and Color.

Elena Shevchenko was born on 23 October 1964 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Why Don't You Just Die! (2018), Sympathy Seeker (1997) and Noktyurn dlya barabana i mototsikla (1994). She is married to Igor Lebedev. They have two children. She was previously married to Vladimir Mashkov.

Larisa Gordeychik was born on 2 August 1939 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Mechte navstrechu (1963), V nashem gorode (1959) and Imenem revolyutsii (1964).

Eduard Artemyev is a Soviet and Russian composer. He is widely known as the author of music for films by Andrei Tarkovsky, Andrey Konchalovskiy and Nikita Mikhalkov.

Artemyev was born in Novosibirsk. He received his primary musical education at the Moscow Choir School. Later in 1960 he graduated from the Moscow Conservatory. Artemyev became widely known for his work in the cinema. He has composed music for over 150 feature films, documentaries and animated films.

Panin was rocketed to fame by the hit television detective show "Kamenskaya." In 2000, he had lead roles in both Valery Akhadov's "Don't Offend the Women" and Pavel Lugin's "Wedding," as well as Alexander Atanesyan's action thriller "24 Hours." He won the best actor prize at the Golden Ram film festival for his part in "Wedding." Panin made his first screen appearance in the movie "Straightway," but it was his performances in Maxim Pezhemsky's "Mama, Don't Cry" and Denis Yevstigneev's "Mama" that brought the actor renown.

Before becoming a screen regular, he was a stage actor at the Minusinsky theater, where he worked after graduating from the Culture Institute in Kemerovo. Although he had initially planned to attend the Culinary Institute, Panin went on to further his education as an actor, graduating from Moscow's legendary MKhAT in 1991 and taking up residence at the MKhAT Chekhov theater with his wife, Natalya Rogozhina. His stage work includes "Three Sisters" (Soleny), "The Miserly Knight," "Marriage," "Deadly Number," and a private production of "Winter." Panin often acts in Oleg Tabakov's productions.

Darya Perova was born on 12 June 1987 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Yolki 10 (2023), Morskie dyavoly. Smerch (2013) and Morozov (2020).

Milana Khametova was born on 5 March 2010 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, Russia. She is an actress, known for Ne odna doma 2 (2025), Ne odna doma (2024) and Duety (2021).

Elena Lenina was born on 25 October 1979 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress, known for Il était une fois Jean-Sébastien Bach (2003), A mama luchshe! (2010) and La Basse-cour des célébrités (2004). She has been married to Pascal Florent-Édouard since October 2012.

Alina Nasibullina was born on 21 March 1990 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress and director, known for Vyzhivshie. Dopros (2024), Crystal Swan (2018) and Beri da pomni (2023). She has been married to Husky since July 2017. They have one child.

Nikolay Stotskiy was born on 10 January 1964 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor, known for The Castle (1994), Terra Nova (2008) and Bratya Karamazovy (2009).

Kristina Aleksandrova was born on 27 May 1994 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, Russia. She is an actress, known for Igra na vyzhivanie (2020), Seks. Do i posle (2023) and Better Than Us (2018).

Sofya Zayka was born on 24 January 1994 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, Russia. She is an actress, known for Iskrenne Vasha (2021), Kak druzya Zakhara zhenili (2022) and 8 sposobov lyubit (2021).

Sergey Dreyden was born on 14 September 1941 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He was an actor, known for Russian Ark (2002), Sumasshedshaya pomoshch (2009) and A Siege Diary (2020). He was married to ???, Tatyana Ponomarenko and Alla Sokolova. He died on 8 May 2023 in St Petersburg, Russia.

Evgeniy Miller was born on 17 February 1978 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor, known for Na veki vechnye, V spiskakh ne znachilsya (2025) and Pokhishchenie.

Aleksey Vertkov was born on 31 March 1982 in Novosibirsk, Novosibirskaya oblast, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. He is an actor, known for Ward No. 6 (2009), Sunday (2019) and White Tiger (2012). He is married to Aleksandra Rebenok. They have two children.

Aleksandr Andryushchenko is a Russian film producer, director, script-writer, and editor. He is the co-founder of Vodorod Pictures, a major film production company, and of The Industry Film and Television School. Among the titles he has produced are such well-known projects as Fedor Bondarchuk's sci-fi blockbusters Attraction (2017) ("Attraction") and Invasion (2020) ("Invasion"), the musical love-stories Ice (2018) ("Ice"), Ice 2 (2020) ("Ice 2"), and Lyod 3 (2024) ("Ice 3"), and Egor Abramenko's sci-fi thriller Sputnik (2020), along with its American remake Untitled Sputnik Remake (????). Other notable films he produced are the based-on-real-events adventure Povelitel vetra (2023) ("Lord of the Wind"), which tells the story of Fyodor Konyukhov's record-breaking, round-the-world 2016 balloon flight, and the poignant comedy Vasiliy (2025) ("Vasily"), an international project with production in both Russia and Mexico.

But he does more than just produce. He directed, co-wrote, and produced the sci-fi, action-adventure film Guest from the Future (2024) ("Guest from the Future"), inspired by Kir Bulychyovs novel "Sto let tomu vperyod" ("One Hundred Years Ahead").

Yuriy Nazarov was born on 5 May 1937 in Novosibirsk, Zapadno-Sibirskiy kray, RSFSR, USSR [now Novosibirskaya oblast, Russia]. He is an actor, known for Mirror (1975), Andrei Rublev (1966) and Little Vera (1988). He is married to Tatyana Nazarova. They have five children.