Alexey Krasovskiy

Director • Screenwriter • Producer

Creator of signature courses on directing, screenwriting, and improvisation

Born in Nizhny Novgorod and trained as a doctor. Began his career as a screenwriter working on medical and detective TV series.

Made his directorial debut in 2011 with the series “Confessions”, where each episode featured only two actors. The unusual format drew attention from audiences and critics alike — the series has over 120 million views on YouTube.

Nika AwardKinotavr120M+ views
Alexey Krasovskiy on set
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Films

24+films and series

Feature Films

Collector

Collector

2016 • 74 min

★ 6.8/10

2016

Arthur is a master of transformation, pestering his clients until they're ready to return everything just to never hear his voice again. But one day, Arthur becomes the target himself.

Drama
Elephant

Elephant

2019 • 79 min

★ 5/10

2019

The kind books about Elephant Mishka had a very angry author. Everything changes when Valentin Shubin receives a heart transplant, and now tears flow involuntarily…

Tragicomedy
Holiday

Holiday

2019 • 73 min

★ 6.2/10

2019

Besieged Leningrad. In the country house of the Voskresenskys, living "under special conditions," guests suddenly arrive. Only minutes remain until New Year, but the problems keep piling up.

Tragicomedy

Short Films

Extremist

Extremist

2018 • 6 min

2018

A pedagogical poem about educating a teacher who has forgotten what freedom means.

Tragicomedy
Avatar

Avatar

2023 • 7 min

2023

A scandalously famous official decides to flee the country by purchasing a new identity. However, making the mask turned out to be much easier than learning the biography of someone who vacations in Voronezh.

Comedy
Conjugaison

Conjugaison

2022 • 5 min

2022

An ordinary French language exam unexpectedly turns into a mental trap.

Tragicomedy
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Series

24+films and series
Power

Power

2022 • 10 episodes

2022

Nine girls disappear during the shoot of a music video. A dangerous game of power and control unfolds.

ThrillerDramaDetective
The Gift

The Gift

2021 • 10 episodes

2021

A gift for which no one will say thank you.

DramaRomantic ComedyMelodrama
Confessions

Confessions

2011 • 24 episodes

2011

When an investigation hits a dead end, private detective Listok steps in. His method is interrogation disguised as a heartfelt conversation or a casual chat between two "strangers" who happen to be nearby.

Detective

AWARDS

Nika Awards

Winner

Russia

FIPRESCI Critics Award

Best Film

Karlovy Vary

Honfleur Film Festival

Best Debut & Screenplay

Honfleur

Athens Film Festival

Best Director & Debut

Athens

Pula Film Festival

Best Foreign Film

Pula

Prague Film Festival

Best Independent Film

Prague

Kinotavr

Best Actor & Cinematography

Sochi

Beginner

Foundation

Directing fundamentals for newcomers with a personalised approach.

Duration:8 one-hour sessions
Format:Online (one-on-one)
Participants:One-on-one

What you will learn:

  • Filmmaking fundamentals
  • Working with actors
  • Frame composition
  • Editing basics
  • Building your first project
Advanced

Professional Intensive

An intensive course designed to deepen directing mastery.

Duration:3 two-hour sessions
Format:Online (one-on-one)
Participants:One-on-one

What you will learn:

  • Authorial style
  • Budget management
  • Production leadership
  • Festival strategy
  • Professional development
All levels

PLAYOUT™

Improvisation training to expand creative potential and acting skills.

Duration:8 improvisation sessions
Format:Online (one-on-one)
Participants:One-on-one

What you will learn:

  • Improvisation
  • Spontaneous creativity
  • Confidence building
  • Acting technique
  • Creative projects
Personalized

Private Consultations

Personal consultations tailored to resolve specific filmmaking challenges.

Duration:Flexible schedule
Format:Online (one-on-one)
Participants:One-on-one

What you will learn:

  • Project reviews
  • Career planning
  • Creative solutions
  • Producing
  • Individual tasks

Teaching Philosophy

Cinema is more than technical mastery; it is the art of storytelling. Alexey's courses blend theory with the practical skills needed to create meaningful films.

Every student receives personal attention and support while developing a unique creative voice.

50+
Graduates
8
Years of experience
25+
Projects