Directions
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Distribution
Distribution of international and domestic films in Russia and the CIS. Partnerships with leading global film companies allow us to acquire the rights to the most attractive titles, while our partnership with the distributor Film Atmosphere ensures wide theatrical releases and strong box office performance.
02
Film Production
Full-cycle film and television production, from concept to post-production. We work with top-tier writers and directors while also nurturing emerging talent.
03
International Sales
Extensive connections within the global film industry, along with strong relationships with international distributors and streaming platforms, provide opportunities to license Russian films in international markets.
Our Mission:
«Talent Support»
ARNA Media is an independent film distribution company founded in November 2021 by leading industry expert Nadezhda Motina.
The company’s core activities include the distribution of international and Russian films across the CIS and Baltic countries, co-production, and the development of international projects.
The team’s mission is to support creative talent.
A key objective of the company is not only to discover, but also to develop and produce high-quality, distinctive, and commercially successful films.
The company’s core activities include the distribution of international and Russian films across the CIS and Baltic countries, co-production, and the development of international projects.
The team’s mission is to support creative talent.
A key objective of the company is not only to discover, but also to develop and produce high-quality, distinctive, and commercially successful films.
The Company Founder is
Nadezhda Motina
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has released more than 500 films with a total box office exceeding 2.5 billion rubles, including major commercial hits and acclaimed festival titles such as Longlegs, Anora, Bad Girl, Green Book, Chinese Zodiac, Druk, Molly’s Game, Mr. Nobody, and many others.
Nadezhda has brought international stars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Vincent Cassel, Mickey Rourke, and Virginie Efira to Russia.
In 2025 and 2026, a wide range of Hollywood, European, and Russian releases will reach cinemas, television, and digital platforms, including Bride Hard, Osiris, Splitsville, Trap House, Keeper, Fuze, the Italian comedy Follemente, the British romantic comedy My mother's wedding, the melodrama Four Letters of Love, as well as Russian family hits Home Not Alone 2 and My Dad Is a Bear, among many others.
Nadezhda has brought international stars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Vincent Cassel, Mickey Rourke, and Virginie Efira to Russia.
In 2025 and 2026, a wide range of Hollywood, European, and Russian releases will reach cinemas, television, and digital platforms, including Bride Hard, Osiris, Splitsville, Trap House, Keeper, Fuze, the Italian comedy Follemente, the British romantic comedy My mother's wedding, the melodrama Four Letters of Love, as well as Russian family hits Home Not Alone 2 and My Dad Is a Bear, among many others.
Sergey Ageev
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Experience at “Bazelevs,” “Amediate Production.” Over 20 years in film and video production.
Team of Professionals
Anastasia Shirokova
Sales Director
Experience at Warner Bros. Over 15 years in the film industry.
Vera Fetishcheva
Deputy CEO (Deputy Chief Executive Officer)
Experience with the “Cinema Star” cinema chain, and film distribution companies “Exponenta” and “Capella Film.” 15 years in the film industry.
Sergey Ageev
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Experience at “Bazelevs,” “Amediate Production.” Over 20 years in film and video production.
Anastasia Shirokova
Sales Director
xperience at Warner Bros. Over 15 years in the film industry.
Vera Fetishcheva
Deputy CEO (Deputy Chief Executive Officer)
Experience with the “Cinema Star” cinema chain, and film distribution companies “Exponenta” and “Capella Film.” 15 years in the film industry.
Partners
Film Atmosphere
The company “Film Atmosphere” was established by the team of the “Universal Pictures International” office, which has been operating in the Russian market since 2007, and since 2020, has become the theatrical distributor for “Warner Bros” studio films in Russia.
Among the joint releases with Arna Media planned for 2025 are audience hits, including the Russian family comedies Home Not Alone 2 and My Dad is a Bear, the Hollywood premieres Bride Hard and Splitsville, the thriller Keeper, and other films.
Nikolay Borunkov
Twentieth Century Fox, UPI Russia
Vadim Ivanov
UPI Russia
Nikolay Borunkov
Twentieth Century Fox, UPI Russia
Vadim Ivanov
UPI Russia