Cinema as a matter of life: how Alexander Shunkin creates a professional community His journey to cinema began by chance, and the first shift on the set turned out to be so difficult that he did not dare to make it to the next shift. But the love for the profession turned out to be stronger than the doubts. Today Alexander Shunkin works in the film industry, developing his own film school in Astana and helping young talents find their way to the profession. Why it is important not to be afraid of mistakes, how to cultivate your creative vision and what helps turn a passion into a matter of life - in an interview with Kazinform.

Cinema as a matter of life: how Alexander Shunkin creates a professional community His journey to cinema began by chance, and the first shift on the set turned out to be so difficult that he did not dare to make it to the next shift. But the love for the profession turned out to be stronger than the doubts. Today Alexander Shunkin works in the film industry, developing his own film school in Astana and helping young talents find their way to the profession. Why it is important not to be afraid of mistakes, how to cultivate your creative vision and what helps turn a passion into a matter of life - in an interview with Kazinform.