Aleksei Borovikov is a Russian-born film and video director. He began his career by working at regional and national television channels in Russia for over 15 years. In 2012, Aleksei started writing scripts and creating short films. In 2016, he graduated from Moscow Film School with a diploma in Film Directing. Aleksei’s portfolio to date includes several movies as well as music and promo/advert videos. Some of his works have earned audience recognition and festival awards in Russia and abroad. Currently, Aleksei is pursuing an MFA degree in Cinema Directing at Columbia College Chicago.
Love is unavoidable. Even when we give up on our hopes, we still can meet it in unexpected times and places. Especially today, when people become freer in their preferences. The only challenge is to keep being open to it.
LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 