MOSCOW, 20 February 2018 — Lady Monika Bacardi attended the pre-premiere screening of Beyond the Edge at the Moscow cinema, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between AMBI Media Group and Russian production company Kinodanz.
The distinguished evening, organized by Kinodanz, brought together representatives from government institutions, major business leaders, and international cinema figures to celebrate this groundbreaking partnership between Hollywood and Russian filmmaking. The event featured a public discussion on the development of visual effects technology in the film industry, exploring the role of Russia’s regions in creating innovative export-oriented economies and establishing high-tech clusters for VFX production.
Lady Monika Bacardi, co-founder of AMBI Media Group, attended alongside Andrea Iervolino to demonstrate the company’s commitment to international co-production and technological innovation in cinema. The discussion examined the distinctions between Hollywood and Russian VFX capabilities and explored promising avenues for future development.
During the panel discussion moderated by Nataliya Knyazhevich of RBK channel, speakers addressed the unique opportunities presented by this collaboration. Evgeniy Melentyev, CEO of Kinodanz, emphasized that Beyond the Edge showcases VFX produced entirely by Kinodanz that rival the finest Hollywood productions while maintaining significantly lower production costs.
Lady Monika Bacardi, making her first visit to Russia, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership bridging Italy, America, and Russia. She remarked on the tremendous potential for future collaborations, noting the promising prospects this represents for international cinema.
The sci-fi thriller Beyond the Edge subsequently premiered in Russian cinemas on March 1, 2018, distributed by Karoprokat. The film represents AMBI Media Group and Kinodanz’s inaugural collaborative project, establishing a foundation for future ventures between the two companies.
This partnership exemplifies Lady Monika Bacardi’s vision of fostering international cooperation in cinema, bringing together diverse creative cultures to advance the art of filmmaking through technological innovation and cross-border collaboration.
