Alexander Weinstein (1987, St.Petersburg, Russia) is a distinguished producer in the performing arts and serves as the director of the Cyprus International Theatre Festival, renowned for its world-class theatrical productions.
As head of the largest private Russian theatre academy, he collaborates with prestigious institutions such as GITIS, the Institute of Cinema and Television, and the Meisner Institute in Los Angeles. Additionally, Alexander is the visionary behind "Skorokhod," a platform acclaimed for its avant-garde theatrical and dance productions. An accomplished educator, Alexander imparts his expertise in producing and is a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Award. His teaching engagements in 2017 and 2018 included esteemed American universities such as UWM, Berkeley, Hawaii Manoa, and Orlando.
Alexander is driven by the idea that culture knows no borders and is the soft force that helps melt any tension. He advocates for independent, sustainable art projects that enrich and transform our cultural landscape.
Awards and Scholarships:
2018
2018
Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
2016
2016
Best Cultural Project, Visit Helsinki, Finland
2015
2015
"TOP 50: The Most Influential People of St. Petersburg", Sobaka.Ru Magazine
2014
2014
Best Young Art Manager, Breakthrough Theater Award
2013
2013
Winner, Art and Cultural Projects Award, Expert magazine
2012
2012
Nominee, Best Cultural Project, Village magazine
2011
2011
Winner, Best Young Entrepreneur in the Field of Socially Significant Projects, Business Petersburg magazine