Dmitry Vasyukov
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dmitry Vasyukov, Russian filmmaker and director focuses his story making on sweeping, reflective film making intertwining Walden-like landscapes and normal livelihoods with a commanding narrative. Vasyukov's films focus on strong, self-sufficient people. By relying on their skills and connection to the land, they find happiness. Through his films, he inspires people to believe in themselves and through that belief endure more than they ever thought was possible.
Notable Works: In late 1990s Vasyukov created, directed and hosted TV show "Dialogues about Fishing" that was broadcast at the Russian Main Federal Channel "Russia" for five years.
In 2003 he conceived the TV documentary "Happy People" describing the year cycle in Bakhta village located in taiga on the Siberian river Yenissei. By 2007 four 52-minute parts were completed winning the Award at Russian IFF for documentary films "ArtDocFest" and also the prestigious TV Nomination "Laurel branch". Russian biggest TV Channel, 'The First', acquired rights for broadcasting the series.
In 2010 the renowned German producer and director Werner Herzog got involved in this project to release a 90-minute international version of the series titled "Happy People. A Year in the Taiga". This version was nominated at IFF in the USA, Italy, Japan and in other countries. In 2012 the film was released in cinemas across Europe, and in 2013 in the USA. In 2013 Discovery Channel purchased the rights.
In 2013 "Happy People" project continued with a 2-series documentary "Pomory" produced with the help of Russian Geographical Society. Russian Channel 'The First' purchased rights.
In 2014 Vasyukov used crowdfunding for the third film of the project, "Altai", which was first released as a 4-series documentary and later developed into a cinema version titled "Another Life".
Notable Works: In late 1990s Vasyukov created, directed and hosted TV show "Dialogues about Fishing" that was broadcast at the Russian Main Federal Channel "Russia" for five years.
In 2003 he conceived the TV documentary "Happy People" describing the year cycle in Bakhta village located in taiga on the Siberian river Yenissei. By 2007 four 52-minute parts were completed winning the Award at Russian IFF for documentary films "ArtDocFest" and also the prestigious TV Nomination "Laurel branch". Russian biggest TV Channel, 'The First', acquired rights for broadcasting the series.
In 2010 the renowned German producer and director Werner Herzog got involved in this project to release a 90-minute international version of the series titled "Happy People. A Year in the Taiga". This version was nominated at IFF in the USA, Italy, Japan and in other countries. In 2012 the film was released in cinemas across Europe, and in 2013 in the USA. In 2013 Discovery Channel purchased the rights.
In 2013 "Happy People" project continued with a 2-series documentary "Pomory" produced with the help of Russian Geographical Society. Russian Channel 'The First' purchased rights.
In 2014 Vasyukov used crowdfunding for the third film of the project, "Altai", which was first released as a 4-series documentary and later developed into a cinema version titled "Another Life".
