Biography

Stepan Burnashev, a director, writer, editor and producer, is an award-winning filmmaker with a unique perspective on cinematography. Without formal education in filmmaking, he embarked on his film career in 2009, creating his own films. Since then, his works have been recognized at various festivals, including Winter, Window to Europe, Warsaw IFF, Cheboksary IFF, Yakutsk IFF, and others.

Burnashev experiments in various genres and has become a recognized director, telling stories about self-discovery in the modern world. His film "First Love" won the Grand Prix in Cheboksary in 2015, "Khara khaar (Black Snow)" was awarded the Grand Prix at "Window to Europe" in 2020, "YT" won two prizes at Warsaw IFF and "Aita" won Best director and Best actor at Auteur Cinema Festival.

Collaborating with Burnashev means embracing a cinematic perspective with a human and universal touch. Burnashev strives to create films that can resonate with audiences worldwide. His determination and willingness to work in different parts of the world underscore his creative approach. With each project, his knowledge and experience grow, making him not only an award winner but also a cinematic personality ready for new creative heights.

- IMDb mini biography by: by Stepan Burnashev

Stepan Burnashev was born in Ust-Aldanskiy district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), North of Russian Arctic. He graduated from the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics but began to work in filmmaking. In 2012 he made his feature debut "Quagmire". The project was totally independent and had successful distribution. Since that time he launched his own production company "Saidam Baryl" which has already produced nine films. He is participle of Russian and International film festivals and a Grand prix winner at Cheboksarsky international film festival (2015) for the film "Mannaigy taptal (First love)". Black Snow has won the Grand Prix and the Prize of the Guild of Producers of Russia at the film festival "Window on Europe" in Vyborg in December 2020. Film YT was at 37th Warsaw International Film Festival 2021 - Jury Prize for a clear view of everyday human life and diploma of the Netpac Association.

- IMDb mini biography by: Stepan Burnashev