ZILBERMAN FOUNDATION
ZILBERMAN FOUNDATION
A UK Charitable Trust supporting young filmmakers and providing a platform for creative talent in the international film industry.
The Zilberman Foundation was established in honour of film producer Misha Zilberman, and today gives its support to a new generation of storytellers: the creators building audiences and craft in short-form video. We back the people making work built for YouTube and the platforms that came after it — with the same belief in opportunity, creative courage and connection across cinema that shaped Misha's career.
1952 – 2020
In Memory of Misha
A chance encounter led to an opportunity and Misha Zilberman's lifetime love affair with cinema began. He started sweeping studio floors; in time his films swept awards, in a career in which he produced more than forty feature films. Described as someone with “endless courage to speak the truth and make everyone feel loved,” his life defined what makes great cinematic storytelling. The Foundation continues that spirit today by supporting young filmmakers and providing a platform for creative talent in the international film industry.
Our Trustees
Julia Zilberman
Julia is the founder of the Zilberman Film Foundation, in honour of her father, Misha Zilberman, who taught her everything and with whom she has shared greatly her passion for culture and filmmaking. Julia is a banking executive and is currently based in London. In parallel, she plays an active role in its arts and culture scene. Julia is a Trustee of the Philharmonia and a member of the Development Board at the Young Vic theatre. In the past, she has acted as a member of the Donmar Warehouse Theatre Development and Capital Campaign Committee, and as chair of the Philharmonia Development Board.
Our Trustees
Marc Giraudon
A UK qualified accountant, with an MBA from London Business School, Marc has managed the finance of organizations both large and small. Alongside his work in finance, Marc is dedicated to supporting the Zilberman Film Foundation and its mission.
Our Trustees
Richard Creasey
For 14 years Richard ran the Factual Programme Department at Central Television (now ITV), responsible for features and documentaries. He co-founded Television Trust for the Environment (tve) and, alongside Douglas Adams and Robbie Stamp, he was a founder of The Digital Village. Richard is Emeritus Chair of (tve) and a Life Member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).