Михаил Архипов

Director, editor, and film scholar. Initially trained as a space communications engineer. Graduated in 2017 from St. Petersburg University of Cinema and Television, studying under Oleg Kovalov. Arkhipov’s short film debut, Fuel (2019), screened at numerous domestic and international events, winning awards, including recognition for best short at Kinotavr, Konik, and Kinoproba film festivals. His first feature film, Planet, premiered in the main competition at the Moscow International Film Festival.