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Elena Makarova on Interview Hour

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January 26, 2026

The guest of this episode of Interview Hour is writer, educator, and researcher Elena Makarova. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GwyzB9BURs&t=1s This conversation explores art as a form of survival and resistance, family memory of the GULAG, inner dissent,…

Baptism in Ice — Behind the Scenes (Jan 19)

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January 22, 2026

Baptism in Ice — Behind the Scenes (Jan 19) On January 19, Orthodox Christians mark the Feast of the Baptism of Christ—a day when, by tradition, believers immerse themselves in icy water.…

NEW PROJECT LAUNCH | “Between Heaven and Earth”

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January 21, 2026

NEW PROJECT LAUNCH | “Between Heaven and Earth” We’re excited to share a new series now underway under the direction of our colleague Maxim Kravchinsky. Work on “Between Heaven and Earth” began in late…

What Remains…

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January 18, 2026

During our work on the film about Pavlo Virsky, we planned to record a conversation with Virsky Ensemble dancer Leonid Voronov — about his years in the ensemble, about rehearsals,…

Where It Is Dark and Cold

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January 17, 2026

Where it is dark. Where it is cold. Where the ground shakes from explosions every minute — Ukraine’s defenders hold the line. Cold is not a metaphor. It is a…

New project announcement: SHADOWS OF UKIYO-E

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January 16, 2026

Under the direction of our colleague Maxim Kravchinsky, our team is launching SHADOWS OF UKIYO-E—a documentary centered on Tim Kachurov, a passionate collector devoted to the timeless beauty of Japanese…

Healing Across Borders: A New Documentary Begins

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January 15, 2026

We’ve officially started filming our new documentary project – a powerful story about Dr. Mariia and the ASSIST Ukraine program. This film will follow her journey from a war-zone hospital…

Being able to work means being able to help

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December 30, 2025

Being able to work means being able to help. Alongside our film projects, we continue to support Ukraine. Below is a short report on the assistance provided. Full report: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A8CbnZhNs/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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December 29, 2025

May these days bring quiet, warmth, and a sense of support among those closest to you. May the coming year bring more peace, mutual respect, and human solidarity — the…

All or Nothing: Assiatou’s Path to Canada

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December 28, 2025

Assiatou Madina Diallo is a Toronto-based entrepreneur, mother, and outspoken feminist whose life journey began in Guinea, a small country in West Africa. Behind her open smile and natural confidence…

An Hour of Interview | Sergei Grankin | Host: Gregory Antimony

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December 22, 2025

In this episode of An Hour of Interview, Gregory Antimony speaks with Sergei Grankin, a military correspondent for Israel’s Channel 9. A wide-ranging conversation about how reality changed after October…

From Selection to Finalist — and Now… Vegas Awaits!

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December 21, 2025

Our film The Electric City: Nikola Tesla in Canada has just reached the final round at the Nikola Tesla Film Festival in Las Vegas! Brenden Theatres, Palms Casino, Las Vegas,…