Our projects

Our team under the direction of Irina Volkova continues its progress on the documentary project “From Violence to Violins.” The main focus of our film is The Hammer Band — founded by violinist and peace builder Moshe Hammer. Here are recent impressions from our director, Irina Volkova, on the feeling behind this project: Standing in a classroom where instruments replace anger… where…

 The documentary project “Dovlatov: the Unknown Pages”, directed by our colleague Max Kravchinsky and with Artem Borodin as Director of Photography, is entering its final stage. Last week, we filmed the final scene on the picturesque shore of Lake Ontario, with a stunning view of downtown in the background. The last day of shooting is scheduled for mid-November, as we eagerly await the completion of a special…

This weekend, we were filming for the documentary Code 450 -a project that follows the story of a Canadian-Ukrainian woman who volunteered as a medic and journalist on the frontlines in Ukraine. While capturing her journey, we had the chance to witness a special moment: the premiere of her music project Daughters of Donbas at…

Filming for the episode “Executed Renaissance” of the documentary series “GULAG. Witnesses”. Together with production designer Dmytro Khilchenko, we recreated the prison cell interior, capturing with actor Anatoliy Mateshko the moment of arrest of Ukrainian literary scholar and writer Anatoliy Kostenko, who miraculously survived the Kolyma camps. The reconstruction is based on his authentic writings from a rare edition of the…

The final shooting days for our documentary took place at the stunning OENO Gallery, about 250 km from Toronto. Last week, our team — Maxim Kravchinsky and Artem Borodin — spent two immersive days with the brilliant sculptor Viktor Mitic, capturing the arrival and unloading of his monumental works and the meticulous preparation for his OXO series exhibition.  Despite the area’s notorious winds,…

After a long and persistent search — almost like a real detective story — our team, Maxim Kravchinsky and Artem Borodin, have made a remarkable discovery: they found Sergei Dovlatov’s first love, living in Toronto.  This past Tuesday, they recorded an intimate two-hour interview with this charming woman — a truly touching and illuminating conversation.  Excerpts from the interview…

We’re rolling again on A Darker Shade of Blue — capturing new scenes that dive even deeper into Keith Merith’s powerful story. From emotional re-enactments to striking visuals, this next chapter of filming brings us closer to the raw truth behind the badge. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes glimpses, powerful interviews, and the journey of turning lived experience…