Anatoliy Kim

Anatoliy Kim is an award-winning filmmaker, originally from Karaganda, Kazakhstan. He spent most of his teen years dancing in hip-hop style and watching movies. During that time he met many creative people who pursued their dreams no matter what. In an attempt to follow a safe path, Anatoliy earned his B.A. in Transport Equipment and Technology at Karaganda State Technical University. He then decided to pursue his dream of telling stories through cinema. He applied to The New York Film Academy and came to the U.S. to study filmmaking in an MFA program. He started his film education in New York City, where he wrote, directed, produced and edited four short films and collaborated on more than 20 projects. His films "Siblings" and "Grandpa Arnold" have been selected by numerous film festivals, including Borrego Springs Film Festival, Irvine Film Festival, Pasadena International Film Festival, Middlecoast Film Festival, Cinevana Austin Festival, Las Vegas Galaxy Film Awards, Roma Cinema DOC, Short Up Film Fest and Move Me Productions Belgium Festival. Grandpa Arnold won the Award of Merit at Best Short Competition Film Festival.