Elena Gromova

Age: 47

Fields: Filmmaking, cinematography, photography

Since the early 90s, has been involved in the filmmaking of Russian and international documentaries. Initiated and was involved in a large number of cultural events, including the First International Exhibition of Design and Advertising in Kaliningrad, Gagarin 1961 exhibition and «the Crossroads» project.

Helped organize film festivals considered vital for the region, such as European Union Film Festival, Nordic International Film Festival and Autumn Cinema Marathon — a selection of best German films of the past years, that always received a great deal of attention in the general public and always had a good response. And certainly contributed to the iconic image of Zarya movie theater, where they were held.

As a representative of the Goethe-Institut of St. Petersburg, supervised various international projects in Kaliningrad, including the cultural-educational project of art intervention in «Art City» urban space, the Future Perfect exhibition of contemporary art and the «Year of Germany in Russia» project, among the others. Thus, contributing to the preservation and strengthening ties with neighboring states.

Since 2014, a member of the Union of Cinematographers and Professional Cinematographic Organizations and Associations of Russia «KinoSoyuz». Co-founder and leader of «Territory of cinema» — a German-Russian screening of non-fiction films in Kaliningrad. In 2021, the Territory of Cinema festival was successfully held for the tenth time.

She is currently the director of «The School of Creative Industries» of Kaliningrad, where, in cooperation with a team of highly professional teachers and craftsmen, continues to contribute to the cultural development of the city by educating a new generation of professionals in various areas of creative industries.