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Sept 1, 2010
1. I've received an honorable mention at The Julia Margaret Cameron Award organized by Worldwide Gala Photography Awards for the work "Dreams I" which you can find in "Mother Nature" section of this website. The work will be published in the book "The Julia Margaret Cameron Award 2010" in November. It will be a hardcover edition with 200 pages, and will contain an introduction with jurors' statements from Mary Ellen Mark, Carol McCusker, Kim Weston, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Olivia Arthur, Vanessa Winship, and Rosanna Checchi.
2. My latest film "Butterflies of Trip City" is now officially completed!!! Crew photos have been uploaded to the film's subpage. More to come once I'll be back from Sicily in mid September. 3. NABET 700 CEP art show with few of my works will commence Sept 10-19 at Pinewood Studios in Toronto. Opening Reception: Fri, Sept 10th, 6-10 pm, free. Another one is comng up at Moos gallery, Toronto. Details to follow.

May 30, 2010
I am now officially represented by one of the oldest galleries in Toronto - Moos Gallery. The gallery is celebrating it's 51 year in 2010. This is very exciting! The WorldWide Photography Gala Awards had notified me that I'm one of the finalists for Julia Margaret Cameron award in their nature section. My film "Butterflies of Trip City" has the last final stretch of color correction before it's completed and I'm conducting some underwater experiments as we speak, so I plan to show here some of the reslutls later. Thank you for your patience with my "photography" page updating. I've been trying to squeeze it between my 2 passions - filmmaking and photography.

May 9, 2010
As a part of Contact photo festival I'm showcasing around 10 works at Ben Navaee Gallery May 10-28, 2010. Reception is on May 15, 3-4.30pm - 1111 Queen St E, Toronto, Canada. I responded to the topic of Pervasive Influence by portraying claustrophobia in the city due to the lack of nature. I'm slowly upgrading more pages on the website, including "films" section - it's now better and simplier. And my film "Butterflies of Trip City" will have its sound mix done within 7 days from now. More exciting news are coming later this month. Please hold your fingers crossed for me :-)

Feb 22, 2010
A bunch of bugs, regarding Russian version of this website are now fixed, thanks to my good friend Lovisa. She also told me how to create a proper photo page, so the new look in Photography section should be up soon. Please write me if you notice any other bugs on this website or if the links aren't working. Aparently, my computer was showing everything properly all this time, while in real life it was quite screwed up.
I am also currently in New York, working on my feature-length script and exploring the art world of the city. I aim to stay here till sometime in April of 2010. I'm open to meetings and feedback.

Dec 21, 2009
Holidays are fast approaching and I'm rushing to conclude the remaining tasks of the year. Happy to announce that in the first 2 weeks of December my film "Jenny" played in 4 countries and 3 continents! Please look for details in the "films" section. I was both in LA and Moscow for the screenings, and that was fabulous! I'm also proudly finishing this year with the 10th photo exhibition, called "Blue" in Vermont.
And "Butterflies of Trip City" finally made it into post-production. These are some of the reasons of the updates you can find on my website on varions pages, but don't forget to check out new photos I've been uploading to Photography section, especially since this year was full of far-away trips for me. I'll meet 2010 in New York city and will do my best in finding joy and beauty through my work through out the next year. And thank you for reading/watching/following my endeavours! Happy holidays!

Nov 10, 2009
My short film "Jenny" will be screened twice in December, in Hollywood and in Rivers State, Nigeria. Two separate film festivals, Artivist and ION are aimed to raise social awareness and support activist work. I will present the film in Los Angeles with my star of the film, Jenny Kuvardina, on Dec. 3rd 2009 at the famous Egyptian Theatre at 9.15 pm. And right before that, at the end of November I aim to complete the last portion of shooting of my new film "Butterflies of Trip City". Today you can already enjoy the trailer of the film.

Oct 16, 2009
Two new films about ugly dolls have been uploaded to the website - "Watching the Sun" and "1 wish". Now all the information regarding my films you can find in a section "films" with more detailed information condensed on a less amount of pages. I've also added "Exhibitions" history in Photography section. My other film, "Jenny" is selected by Artivist Film Festival, the festival that blends filmmaking with an activist work. The screening will commence sometime between 1 and 5 of December in Los Angeles, USA. In other news - I just came back from a month-long visit home, my dear Russia. So please expect some updates in a photo section soon.

26.08.2009
Finally the photographs from magical French villages are uploaded to the website's "Bozouls" and "Black'n'white". Some of them are already succesfully hanging in Ben Navaee Gallery in Toronto. Exhibition will go for another two days, till Aug. 28. Yoga festival has just wrapped, and I'm busy working as a lighting technician again on various TV-series. This explains the lateness of the news. Wonderful plans are hanging in the air for autumn, so please stay tuned.

18.07.2009
Principal photography of "Butterflies of Trip City" is completed. We still have one more autumn day to shoot the remaining part of the script. But I'm quite happy with the results and can't wait to start editing. I also just came back from my 10-day fabulous trip to France, so stay tuned for some updates in a photography section in the next few weeks. In August some of my photoraphs will be on display at Yoga Festival in Toronto.

02.05.2009
I've uploaded new photographs from my European trip and created a new section "Mother Nature". I've also shortened my bio to main facts and relative statements. As I again accidentally deleted few news here I'll quickly recap what's been happening. I've got an Ontario Arts Council grant for my film "Butterflies of Trip City", the project that I want to make for a few years now. We are in prep at the moment and plan to shoot it this June. Although any additional funding and donations are truly appreciated and encouraged to cover the production costs, we are working hard to make this film possible. Other news: few of my works will be hanging during Yoga festival in August in Toronto.

04.03.2009
My second group exhibition, this time called "Krakozjabra themes" opened in Gallery Gabrichidze in Brussels on February 28. I've got several prints on canvas there and flew to Europe for the opening. Besides Belgium I also visited London, Paris and Amsterdam. It became almost a spiritual journey, meeting new and old friends. Amongst these marvelous artists, filmmakers and designers I also met Andy Carling, an independent journalist, who expressed his interest in interviewing me. Here's the result of our conversation: http://www.andycarling.com/2009/03/nika-belianina-and-the-creature/

08.02.2009
During the entire month of February the vibrant and artist-run coffee shop JetFuel (519 Parmilanet st, Toronto) is exhibiting more than 20 of my works on its walls. This is my first solo exhibition.

At the same time Gallery Gabrichidze in Brussel has a show "Coming together", where I also have some works. February 21 opens another group show at the same gallery, "Krakozjabra themes" with 5 more of my prints on canvas. I plan to attend the opening in Belgium.

15.01.2009.
New section is added to Photography - "The Beginning". The series were created in late November, although its colours remind me of spring time. To me this is a representation of a new creation - so tender and vulnerable that it can dissapear or pass as a mirage. 2008 opened my eyes on my true passions, and these works helped me understand myself thorugh this new vision. I am also starting to make slideshows for the sake of simplicity of viewing the works. Please allow some time to complete the process. I also joined the group of creative minds at Rippled Thoughs.

27.12.2008
To have a birthday on December 27th is no fun. Yet I'm grateful for having been born. With these words allow me to look at what I've done in 2008:

  • I've discovered animation techniques and implemented them in 2 films;
  • I made three short films, two of which have been already screened at the festival;
  • I've become a certified diver - and I promise myself to engage in underwater photography;
  • I've marched 56km in 4 days in wild forests of Ontario, 30 km of which with a leg injury. Yet I cleared my soul and spirit there, charged the batteries of optimism and now plan a 6-day journey;
  • Made short film "Jenny", fulfilling a 60-year old dream of my 82-year old grandmother to be an actress - and she was amazing!
  • Now I'm a full NABET member in lighting category (film union of Ontario);
  • Received an award for cinematic excellence for my 2007 film "Crazy Lovin' " at 50th Rochester International Film Festival;
  • Participated in 2 different group shows as a photographer in Toronto;
  • Sold more work through private businesses and continue to sell;
  • About to have 2 months of 2 different shows with gallery Gabrichidze in Brussels.
    Not bad, isn't it? What's next? I'll tell ya.
    I hope to finally shoot "Butterflies of Trip City", have more shows, make more films, travel and continue to love life with all my heart. I wish you joy and great adventures in 2009!
    Happy Holidays!!!

    20.11.2008
    Thanks to the success at the "Off camera" art show, I've signed a contract with Gallery Gabrichidze in Brussels and will showcase 10 of my works in two different group shows in January and February of 2009, all pieces are printed on canvas. My doll films aroused an interest from few festivals, so I cross my fingers and hope for more exposure. Website news - film "Crazy Lovin'" was converted into smaller file of mpeg4 format due to problems of viewing the film. Please let me know if you are still experiencing problems watching it. Soon there will also be more changes in "Aerial Photography" section. And I'm leaving for LA for a week for more photographical adventures and personal reasons.

    20.10.2008
    Coney Island Film Festival was covered in fog for the whole three days of this amazing and eccentric venue. Some photos made during that period were accepted for the art exhibition at already another show! "Off camera" Exhibition after successfull run for 2 weeks is wrapped. My first exhibition ever resulted in 6 sales out of 10 showcased works! This allows me to pursue photography career with more energy. And as a result - GalleryDK in Toronto will open on Dec. 4th with three of my works among other artists. Looks like auntumn is definitely my lucky time. I'm also done with my film "Jenny". It was a long journey, but it was worth it! Cast & crew screening is coming up. "Watching the Sun" will be screened on October 27th at Drake Hotel in Toronto as a part of Halloweeen extravaganza, starting @ 8pm, $10. Cross your fingers for me and much more will come!

    17.09.2008
    Two great news:
    #1 - Coney Island Film Festival is going to show both of my Scary doll films, "Watching the Sun" and "1 wish"! Screening time - September 27th, 5 pm. Programm 6. Location - Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Ave @ West 12th St, New York, NY USA. I will be there to present them. For more info - click here #2 - The dates of Toronto's "Off Camera" show are set!

    Please come and bring friends! For more info - click here

    04.09.2008
    Several of my photographs are chosen for the upcoming October exhibition "Off Camera" - art works of film industry professionals. Details to follow. But for now - I'm diving into TIFF screenings and activities. Feel free to leave me notes at my mailbox #1774. Among other news - I'm returning to Coney Island Film Festival with a new film - "1 wish". Festival runs September 26-28, 2008 in New York.

    14.08.08
    "Crazy Lovin' " is now available online. Watch it at http://www.nikabelianina.com/Crazy_Lovin'/CrazyLovin'themovie.html

    05.06.08
    Two animated short films were completed - "Watching the Sun" and "1 wish". These were my first encounters with animation process. I almost lost my nerves a few times, since my characters were not designed for puppetry and as a result I had to reshoot a couple of things. Over and over again. Thanks to that I appreciate this type of storytelling and it's process much more.

    03.03.2008
    "Jenny" after successful schooting on Red Camera goes to post. Yet, unfortunately, no funds were received for "Butterflies of Trip City" project.

    12.02.2008
    Short film "Jenny" goes to prep.

    01.12.2007
    I have become a Canadian citizen!

    17.11.2007
    Two grant proposals for the upcomming project "Butterflies of Trip City" were completed and sent to Art Councils. Now we wait for 4 months for their decision. In a meantime I took several courses, including "Directors working with Actors" by Steve Adams and screenwriter's excercise "Dramatic choices".

    15.10.2007
    Another experimental short was completed and outputed to you-tube.

    14.10.2007
    I've been notified that Crazy Lovin' won in category Best Fiction at Svirskiy Mif International Film Festival in Russia!

    10.10.2007.
    Three Film Festivals, three countries in three weeks!!!

    06.10.2007
    Kino Art Film Festival screens "Crazy Lovin' " at NFB, Toronto, Canada.

    30.09.2007.
    Crazy Lovin' premiers at Coney Island Film Festival, New York. The weather was on our side and allowed to enjoy numerous activities at the festival, including Coney Island amuzement park rides and outdoor filmmakers' gatherings.
    The theatre was packed!
    I am honored to be among such great filmmakers in the programm, like Raiya Corsiglia, who took home Best Experimental award!

    07.09.2007
    Crazy Lovin' screened at Independents Film Festival in Florida and on Education Channel, USA.



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