Young professionals from 140 countries have applied to participate in the ArtMasters Open

Applications for participation in the first international ArtMasters Open team competitions have been accepted. More than 3.5 thousand young specialists in the field of creative industries from 140 countries have registered for the qualifying stage. Most of the applications were received from specialists from Pakistan, Algeria, Morocco, Brazil and Indonesia.

"This is the first time we are hosting the ArtMasters Open international team competition. We note a high interest in this format in the international creative community. Applications for participation were received from young professionals from Asia, America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the CIS. The most popular competencies among the participants are "Graphic designer", "Cinematographer of cinema and TV", "Director of editing" and "Makeup artist". The project aims to create conditions for the exchange of experience between young professionals from different countries. Our goal is to provide talented youth with a single platform for cooperation and to demonstrate that culture knows no borders," said Borislav Volodin, Director of ANO ArtMasters.

The ArtMasters Open final will be held in September in Yekaterinburg as part of the International Youth Festival. It is expected that 10,000 people from 190 countries will take part in the event. The festival will feature thematic tracks aimed at sharing best practices and experiences in key areas, including public administration and the development of youth parliamentarism.

"ArtMasters Open is a vivid example of how creative industries are blurring boundaries and bringing together talented youth from all over the world. We see a demand for international cooperation in the field of creativity and new media. Holding the finals within the framework of the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg will give participants a unique opportunity not only to present their projects, but also to become part of a global community where ideas, partnerships and new cultural meanings are born. I am sure that ArtMasters Open will become the very platform where young professionals will unlock their potential, exchange experiences and prove that the language of art really unites people without borders," said Dmitry Ivanov, Director General of the Directorate of the World Youth Festival.

Participation in ArtMasters Open is available for professionals aged 18 to 35 years. One of the prerequisites is knowledge of English. The contestants are divided into two categories: foreign participants and finalists of the National Open Championship of creative competencies "ArtMasters", including in the category "Juniors", or Team competitions "ArtMasters Regions". Participants could choose one of 15 competencies in the fields of Cinema and Music.

Such areas as "Graphic designer", "Media composer", "Motion designer", "Cinematographer and TV operator", "Industrial engineer", "Director of editing", "Makeup artist" were available to foreigners. The finalists of the ArtMasters projects were selected from the competencies of "Sound Engineer", "Clipmaker", "Producer", "Stylist", "Screenwriter", "Design Artist", "Make-up artist", "Costume Designer".

The competitions take place in five stages: qualifying, qualification, team formation, pre-production and production. The Cinema teams will have to create a video on a socially significant topic. In the "Music" section, participants will work on a music video for a famous artist. The final defense of the team projects will be held in front of an international jury. A solemn ceremony of awarding the winners is also planned.

ArtMasters is a leading Russian platform that unites creative industry professionals: from fashion and design to digital art and performance. Since 2020, the ecosystem has been supporting talents through educational programs, grants, and collaborations. The ArtMasters National Open Championship is the main competition for creative industry professionals in Russia, including in the field of backstage and digital art. The main theme of the VII season of the competition is "The power of Unity. The art that unites." The project forms a pool of highly qualified experts and contributes to the expansion of the creative cluster, which corresponds to the priorities of state policy in the field of the development of creative industries and human capital.

The competition is an important part of the ArtMasters ecosystem, which unites creative industry professionals. Participants gain access to a large-scale opportunity platform that supports talents through educational programs, grants, and collaborations. All ArtMasters projects are open to new participants and specialists from Russia and other countries. The ecosystem was created to unlock the creative potential of everyone with the support of business, government and experts in the field of creative industries.

The project is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation and the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation. Over the past six years, 130,000 people have participated in the Championship. More than 1,700 people became finalists of the project, and 489 people received cash prizes.