inst[a]ntsia
Instantsia (inst[a]ntsia) Production Center is an international production center founded by Russian producers Max Oleynikov[1] and Philipp Nesterov [2]. The center specializes in the production of feature films and TV series, documentary projects, multimedia exhibitions, and branded content.
Instantsia is a producers’ association focused on the development and production of films and series in collaboration with professionals from all over the world.
The main mission of the center is to create meaningful visual content capable of initiating public dialogue and addressing important cultural and social issues.
Key Projects
- “The Path to the Dream” — an inspiring documentary
The story of the first Soviet surfer, Nikolai Popov, who built his own surfboard using blueprints from magazines and began surfing in the USSR in 1961. Parallel to Nikolai’s journey, the film follows modern-day surfers traveling across Russia in search of waves, discovering and opening new locations for the sport.
- “Kostya on Wheels” — a documentary series about resilience and spirit
Kostya embarks on a cycling journey through Crimea, showcasing the region’s natural beauty while engaging with locals — from entrepreneurs and restaurateurs to artists. Along the way, he explores unique locations and introduces viewers to remarkable people.
- “Invisible War” (2023) — a documentary series
A deep dive into today’s cyber threats. White-hat hackers and cybersecurity experts share insights on how to avoid becoming a target in the digital world.
- “The Space Dog” — feature film. Premiere: April 9, 2026
1960. In a small town near the Baikonur Cosmodrome — where every rocket launch lights up the sky with dreams — lives ten-year-old Misha, a boy with a head full of cosmic fantasies. On his birthday, Misha finds a dog named Belka, who will shape not only his destiny but also write a new page in the history of space exploration.
- “The Doomsday Clock” — documentary series. Premiere: late 2025
A six-part series about global risks and the people shaping the future of world security. Inspired by the symbolic clock that marks humanity’s approach to the point of no return, the series brings together the voices of scientists, engineers, cultural figures, and witnesses of disasters to explain where we are, how we got here, and what steps could alter our trajectory.
Website
Address
- Moscow, Krasina Lane, 15, Building 1
Contacts
- E-mail: info@instancia.pro
- Phone: +7 (495) 970-66-69
References
Sources
- Filming Has Begun on the Movie “My Dog – Cosmonaut” / Exhibitor’s Bulletin — https://www.kinometro.ru/production/show/name/moyasobakakosmonavt_23092024
- Elon Musk’s father has become a participant in the documentary series “The Doomsday Clock.” / National Interests — https://niros.ru/obschestvo/uchastnikom-dokumentalnogo-seriala-chasy-sudnogo-dnya-stal-otecz-ilona-maska.html
- Charity Film Project “Snow” Created Especially for the ACTION Foundation — https://instancia.moscow/sneg
- Max Oleynikov / Kinopoisk — https://www.kinopoisk.ru/name/2849721/
- Philipp Nesterov / Kinopoisk — https://www.kinopoisk.ru/name/5474858/