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not.. just. .a.. film
production company
Local Cinema — a movement, a mission, and a promise to decolonize art and history through the medium of film.
Based in Buryatia, we rewrite narratives, challenge stereotypes, and empower communities by using film as a tool for social change.
Based in Buryatia, we rewrite narratives, challenge stereotypes, and empower communities by using film as a tool for social change.
At Local Cinema, we reclaim and retell stories that history
has silenced. By breaking free from colonial narratives and mainstream biases, we reshape cinema into an inclusive and representative space where new voices define the future.
has silenced. By breaking free from colonial narratives and mainstream biases, we reshape cinema into an inclusive and representative space where new voices define the future.
We believe film is not just art but a revolutionary tool for change.
Rooted in Buryatia and beyond, our work amplifies marginalized voices and collaborates with grassroots communities to ensure stories remain authentic, relevant, and impactful.
Rooted in Buryatia and beyond, our work amplifies marginalized voices and collaborates with grassroots communities to ensure stories remain authentic, relevant, and impactful.
Our mission is to dismantle harmful stereotypes and challenge preconceived notions. Through cultural consultation, story development, and ethical production, we create films that respect communities, embrace diversity, and decolonize artistic expression.
Cinema, for us, is a movement. From documentaries to feature films, our projects ignite conversations, inspire solidarity, and promote empathy — proving that film can be both art and a catalyst for social transformation.
FILM AS SOCIAL ACTION.
DECOLONIZE ART THROUGH FILM.
REAL COMMUNITIES.
rEAL STORIES.
REDEFINING CINEMA.
RECLAIMING STORIES.
