ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
"Invisible Cinema" is the first inclusive film festival in the Urals. It brings together creators with disabilities and filmmakers who tell stories about people with limited health opportunities. Our mission is to showcase life-affirming films to the public and offer a different perspective on the issue of "otherness" in today's world.
The inclusive festival serves as a starting point for individuals with disabilities who engage in creative activities in the fields of cinema, animation, and video production. This is a chance to be heard, to show your film on a big screen, and to compete for the main prize.
For professional filmmakers, this is an opportunity to participate in a thematic festival that values attention to inclusion issues, such as characters with disabilities and volunteers who help them, as well as social organizations and rehabilitation centers
The inclusive festival serves as a starting point for individuals with disabilities who engage in creative activities in the fields of cinema, animation, and video production. This is a chance to be heard, to show your film on a big screen, and to compete for the main prize.
For professional filmmakers, this is an opportunity to participate in a thematic festival that values attention to inclusion issues, such as characters with disabilities and volunteers who help them, as well as social organizations and rehabilitation centers
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Our mission is to make the art of cinema accessible not only to professionals,
but also to people with disabilities
but also to people with disabilities
PARTICIPANTS
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People with disabilities who are creative in the field of audiovisual technologies (cinema, animation, video production, and television) -
Non-disabled authors who create films and other audiovisual works about people with disabilities and inclusive topics
Deadlines
Acceptance of applications
February 10 – July 31, 2026
The work of the jury
August 1 – August 20, 2026
Publication of the shortlist
August 21 – August 31, 2026
Chelyabinsk Film Festival
October 2026
The echo of the film festival in the cities of the Chelyabinsk region
November 2026 – May 2027
NOMINATIONS AND PRIZES
- short feature film
- animated short film
- television format
- non-fiction short film
- non-fiction feature film
- Grand Prix of the festival
The Grand Prix winner receives the prize money. The money is provided by the film festival's general partner, METIZ Group of Companies, a Russian developer and manufacturer of components for prosthetic arms and legs.
The winners of the first degree are awarded with statuettes and diplomas.
The winners of the second and third degrees are awarded with diplomas
and commemorative gifts.
The winning films will be broadcast on the federal TV channel ART, which is the key information partner of the film festival.
The winners of the first degree are awarded with statuettes and diplomas.
The winners of the second and third degrees are awarded with diplomas
and commemorative gifts.
The winning films will be broadcast on the federal TV channel ART, which is the key information partner of the film festival.
100.000 rubles
COMMITTEE
- Alexandra PetrovaFounder and Program Director
- Natalya
LysovaCoordinator of festival venues - Kristina Pimenovacoordinator of tiflo commentary and RZhYa
- Maria Dementievapublic relations specialist
- Victor
SidorinBusiness Program Coordinator - Ksenia
RedreevaHead of volunteers - Georgy KovalenkoTechnical specialist
- Alexander Prysyazhnyuktranslator into Russian sign language
- Pavel
LoninBusiness program presenter - Natalya
Krylovamedia coverage of the film festival - Sergey Kuzminykhmedia coverage of the film festival
- Ksenia
Topilinatyphlocommentator
for the blind
FAQ
Below, we have compiled the most common questions about the film festival. If you do not find the information you need, please read the Regulations carefully.
Yes. A separate category is provided in the application for such works.
Unlimited quantity.
No. We accept submissions from filmmakers of all ages.
Yes, it's completely free.
Any audiovisual formats. Feature, documentary, popular science, scenic and presentation films. Animation and social advertising. Video poetry and music videos. TV programs, TV reports, interviews, news stories and video blogs.
All festival events, including film screenings, opening and closing ceremonies, will be held at several venues in Chelyabinsk.
The Grand Prix winner receives 100,000 rubles. There is no monetary reward in the other categories.
The Organizing Committee pays for travel and accommodation in Chelyabinsk for the winners of the first degree in the competition categories and the winner of the Grand Prix.
Travel and accommodation for other participants of the film festival, including the winners of the second and third degrees, are covered by the participants' own funds or by the sending party.
Travel and accommodation for other participants of the film festival, including the winners of the second and third degrees, are covered by the participants' own funds or by the sending party.
No. Festival participants are recognized as applicants whose works are included in the long list and have passed the initial selection based on their quality and relevance to the festival theme.
Yes, of course. Personal presence in Chelyabinsk is welcome, but not mandatory.
Write to the official email address nezrimoekino74@mail.ru. Within 2-3 business days, the organizing committee will respond to any questions.