BUD! International Film Festival

WE DON'T REMEMBER. WE RESURRECT.

Viktor Proskurin was more than an actor; he was an institution of truth. He commanded the screen with the intellectual intensity and moral weight of a Sir Anthony Hopkins, capable of conveying profound depth with a single glance. At the same time, he held the unshakable public trust and everyman dignity of a Tom Hanks.

Our festival is not a memorial ritual. It is a machine for resurrecting his spirit. We seek films that possess the same authenticity, the same fearlessness in the face of the system. We create a space where the truth of a character is more important than its budget, and the courage of the author is more valuable than glamour.

The "BUD!" Festival in memory of Proskurin is not a film review. It is a casting call for a new breed of creators. Those who, like Viktor, dare to BE. Loudly. Fiercely. Irreversibly honest.

Our goal: To become a melting pot for an authentic cinematic language, where Proskurin's legacy becomes the benchmark.

Our belief: Authenticity is the new currency. And truth is the most in-demand genre.

Awards & Prizes

"Best Feature Film"

"Best Short Film"

"The best Documentary"

"The best animated film"

"The best social Film"

"The best film about nature"

"The best film about animals"

"Best Director"

"Best Actor"

"Best Actress"

Rules & Terms

"Budcinema" is an annual international competition of Russian and foreign films.

Films with a production date older than 2 years must have a rental certificate of the Russian Federation.
The film does not have to be a premiere.
The timing is no more than 120 minutes.
The content must not violate the laws of the Russian Federation.
Films are accepted:
Full meter (60-120 minutes). Games of all genres, documentaries, animation.
Short meter (1-59 minutes). Games of all genres, documentaries, animation.
Applications can be sent by filling out the form below, or on the festival's partner sites (link).
The entrance and registration fee is 3000 rubles, which is mandatory for consideration of the application. IMPORTANT: The fee is non-refundable and does not give a 100% guarantee of the film's participation in the competition program of the festival.
The jury considers applications only after the entrance fee is received.
Russian Russian-language movies - we recommend to have Russian subtitles.
All materials are submitted online (links must be active before the start of the festival). important: We guarantee that the full version of the film will be shown only as part of the competition program, and will not be transferred to third parties without the written consent of the content copyright holder.
All submitted materials, except for the full version of the film, the organizers have the right to use on all available sites to advertise the festival.

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  • Алексей Митягин

    Кинофестиваль «Будь» один из лучших в России. Теплая дружественная атмосфера общения. Участники и организаторы знающие, творческие люди, влюбленные в кино. Интересная программа, горячие обсуждения, справедливо судейство. Настоятельно рекомендую участвовать в этом замечательном кинофестивале.

    February 2025
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    February 2025
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