Anna Kadykova

Animator, Director and Producer

Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

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August 2023

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About Anna

Born March 13, 1984 in Moscow, Soviet Union.
Graduated from Russian State University for the Humanities. Worked as an assistant of the famous Russian animation director Ivan Maximov. In 2012 graduated from “SHAR” school-studio as animation director. First personal animation film “The Mole at the Sea” was warmly remarked by the critics and selected to over 70 international film festivals including Berlinale, Stuttgart Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, DC Shorts and others, was awarded by Russian and International film festivals.
Parallel to animation started to develop photography skills. Works are in private collections in Russia, USA, Germany, Austria. Finalist and winner of international competitions and exhibitions.
In 2020 organised animation studio to work on animated feature film in collaboration with director Leonid Shmelkov.
In 2022 moved to Sri Lanka with part of the studio, where she continues to work on animation and art projects.

Gender:
Female

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Credits

Oh, my tiny little pink car (2020 - 2024)
Film by Leonid Shmelkov Co-producer, Line producer
Bear Speculation (2022)
Director, Writer
Cucumbers (2021)
Film (short) by Leonid Shmelkov DOP, Actor
The Mole at the Sea (2012)
Film (short) Director, Writer
Wind along the coast (2004)
Film (short) Director's assistant

Awards

INSOMNIA animation festival
(2013)
Short Film festival «PRO-vzgliad», Russia – Special mention
(2013)
International Film Festival «Nueva Mirada» – Best Animation Film Award
(2013)
Association of Animated Films of Argentina Prize
(2013)
VGIK International Film Festival, Russia – Best animated film
(2012)
Moscow International Film Festival Debutes, Russia – Jury Special mention
(2012)
BERLINALE - Berlin International Film Festival, Germany – official selection
(2012)