Aleksei Furmanov is a New York-based, award-winning filmmaker and MFA Directing Candidate at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, whose unique directorial edge comes from over five years as a professional actor on Russia's leading stages. Fluent in the actor's language, he seamlessly translates performance psychology into compelling narrative cinema.

With a proven track record that includes a Best Webseries win at the International Realist WebFest and recent festival recognition (Big Apple Film Festival, NYIFA) for his tragicomedy The Entertainer, Aleksei crafts sharp, character-driven stories. From his upcoming thriller Prove You Are Human to his signature "laughter through tears" satires, his work bridges profound psychological drama and sharp comedy.