EKATERINA SMOLINA
cinematography portfolio
ON THIS LAND / НА ЭТОЙ ЗЕМЛЕ
Historical Drama | 93 min | Directed by Renata Dzhalo
Set in a Russian village at the end of the 18th century, the film follows a series of strange events triggered by a fugitive peasant’s attempt to fly.
• Rotterdam Film Festival 2025 – Bright Future section
• Mayak Film Festival 2024 – Winner of Best Cinematography, Special Mention
IMDB
CONVENIENCE STORE / ПРОДУКТЫ 24
Drama | 106 min | Directed by Michael Borodin
A stark and unflinching portrayal of modern-day slavery in a Moscow convenience store, following the harrowing experiences of Uzbek migrant workers trapped in a cycle of abuse.
Festivals and Awards:
• Berlin International Film Festival (2022): Panorama Section; Winner of the C.I.C.A.E. Award
• Singapore International Film Festival (2022): Winner of Best Performance
• IndieLisboa International Film Festival (2022): Official Selection
• Tokyo International Film Festival (2022): Official Selection 
• Istanbul Film Festival (2022): Official Selection
• Taipei Film Festival (2022): Official Selection
Where to Watch: klassiki.online, PREMIERE, NTV+
LIGHT / СВЕТ
Drama | 103 min | Directed by Anton KolomeetsStarring Yelena Yakovleva — one of Russia’s most acclaimed film and television actresses (Intergirl, Kamenskaya)
A restrained, atmospheric drama about a woman confronting her past in a quiet provincial town.
Festivals and Awards:
• Window to Europe Film Festival (2023): Grand Prix, Best Ensemble Cast, Armen Medvedev Prize
• One-Sixth Debut Film Festival (2023): Best National Fiction Debut
• Official Selections: Spirit of Fire International Debut Film Festival (2024), Amur Autumn Film Festival (2023)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29063847/
Where to Watch: WINK, IVI
Window to Europe International Film Festival 2023, winner: Best Feature Film, Audience Award, Best Acting Ensemble
Fireworks
short, dir. Nikita Grushin, 2020
Short of the week, Unsanctioned Shorts Competition: winner 2023
Shnit International Short Film Festival, 2021
Moscow International Film Festival 2021
NUMBER 26
short, dir. Gvantsa Meparishvili
Millimeterfilm, GNFC. Georgia, 2021
Uppsala Short Film Festival, 2022
Red Sea International Film Festival, 2022
Batumi International Film Festival, 2021
LUMENS
short, dir. Anya Alekhina 2019
International Film Festival of Asian Pacific Countries 2022
Cine Horror Brazil 2022
Galician Freaky film festival 2022
Voznesenskiy Film Festival 2021
ITS ALL WRITTEN IN THE STARS
short, dir. Rachel & Maria Monosov, 2021
Spirit of Fire International Debut Film Festival 2022
NIGHT DUTY DOCTOR
short, dir. Nato Gabunia & Grigol Janashia
Predator films, GNFC, Georgia, 2018
Taoba International Youth Film Festival 2019
Batumi International Film Festival 2019
Voznesenskiy Film Festival 2019
OPEN UP, IT'S MUM
short, dir. Nina Volova, 2019
Gosh Film Festival, 2020
Shnit International Short Film Festival, 2020
Arc film festival 2021
Alice's One Day
short, dir. Nikita Grushin, 2022
Go Short - International Short Film Festival Nijmegen, 2022
Barcelona International Short and Animation Film Festival, 2022
