The message reads, in part:
“This new and exciting project is a big and impressive event in the cultural life of Sochi and our entire vast country since its participants and jury members include world-famous directors, actors, producers, and film-makers from many countries. Here, on the sidelines of the festival, they will be able to discuss pressing industry problems, exchange professional experience, demonstrate their creative works, communicate in a friendly and informal atmosphere.
I am sure that the festival will delight us with a rich competition programme, introduce its guests to the best domestic and foreign films and, of course, will contribute to the development of international humanitarian cooperation and strengthening of people-to-people contacts.”