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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
March 20, 2026
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The Mosfilm Academy has concluded its latest training program in "Assistant Director for Actors." Students who completed the intensive course, led by renowned casting director Tatyana Konysheva, presented their final projects to the examination committee and confirmed their readiness for on-set work. Thirteen graduates will now complete internships on real film projects and receive their certificates of completion.
In November 2025, a group of students began training at the Mosfilm Film Concern as "Assistant Director for Actors." This profession requires not only organizational skills but also a deep understanding of acting psychology and filmmaking in general: the assistant is responsible for casting actors, meeting them, scheduling their work, and ensuring a comfortable on-set experience. Following interviews, the course instructor selected a group of thirteen students.
The course was led by Tatyana Anatolyevna Konysheva, one of the leading casting directors in the Russian film industry, whose track record includes collaborations with Mosfilm and the country's largest film companies, such as Star Media, ArtPictures, MARS-Film, and many others.
The "Assistant Director for Actors" course and instructor Tatyana Konysheva at lectures
"The exams showed that the students had not only mastered the theory but also learned to think like professionals. We worked very hard not only to understand the on-set functions but also the art of casting: we learned how to create cast lists, search for actors through agency databases, understood types, and even tried our hand at creating dream casts. We were particularly pleased with the final presentations—the students prepared them at a high level, following the principles of real pitches, demonstrating creativity and a competent presentation. Now the group has begun their internship, and I eagerly await feedback from the sets to ensure that our graduates are prepared for a rich professional life in Russian film," Tatyana Konysheva noted in a comment to Mosfilm.ru.
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Mosfilm opened its specialist training courses in 2000. The idea for the program came from Mosfilm's CEO, film director Karen Shakhnazarov, who places a strong emphasis on the educational process and personally conducts creative workshops with students. Since its inception, more than two thousand students have received film training, and the vast majority continue to work in the film industry. The names of Mosfilm graduates can be seen in the credits of feature films and TV series alongside those of renowned Russian filmmakers. The courses are free. Don't miss your chance to enter the world of big screen!
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