Daniil is the first of four founders of FIRMA who has left institute and started to be engaged in business. He can talk hours about FIRMA and while working often forgets about meal and sleep. As the best proof of his fidelity to FIRMA Daniil has a FIRMA tattoo occupying half of his hand.
One of the FIRMA's founders, always dreamed of becoming an architect, but on attending his first lesson at the institute with three unfamiliar students, he immediately saw their potential as future partners and changed his mind.
Igor Shmelev is one of the founders and a live legend of FIRMA, an actor, an operator,
a director and an author of exciting videos that you can see at the shows of the best Russian fashion-designers. His ability to see and show beauty also contributes significantly to the implementation of his project Robotocom where robots, models and transvestites become main heroes of the video-stories.
One of the FIRMA’s founders who will sooner or later quit his designing work and exchange it for the career of a musician. At the moment the source of his everyday inspiration is a guitar standing near his working desk.
The strongest designer in FIRMA, the lord of the measured decisions and strict style.
He prefers precise and expressive visual images over talks.
At his 22 Maxim manages to combine studying and working as web designer. In the nearest future he plans to develop his design skills in FIRMA and enter the Hyper Island.
He left everything behind and moved from Baku to FIRMA to engage design. He knows four languages and the theory of system economic crisis. At the moment he is studying Visual communication in the British Higher School of Design.
During the day he developed advertising campaigns for global brands, but at night he carries out underground tournaments PING PONG CLUB MOSCOW.
A strong right jab and sharp mind Anna trained at the volleyball school and BBDO. Now she uses those skills in FIRMA as the lead copywriter.
Sergey assures us that he has nothing to do with China. But his enormous capacity for hard work and diligence, constantly proves the opposite, not to mention the fact that Sergey knows wushu and can do a triple somersault.
Many of you know this girl as a talented, very precise and very strong project manager of FIRMA Agency — Regina Dasaeva. But only we know her real name, and saw her famous dance with knives.
Oleg is not a crane in the sky, he is a designer-realist.
On his shoulders a graphical part of the projects holds and holds very securely. We do appreciate him for that.
Alexey has two joint projects with FIRMA Agency: development of an interactive screen for FIRMA Face application and creation of content for RusHydro head office video wall.
She works in design for over 7 years. Now she is collaborating with FIRMA as artistic director of the video department. She wants to make promo video for Jack Daniels, to prove that she really loves whiskey.
He engaged in conducting digital projects FIRMA and in their information support, as well as he study german language, in order to go to Berlin and open FIRMA's branch.
5 years ago left her native city, favorite snowboard and work on her own magazine Papa Bender to begin after four hours of flight the conquest of Moscow.
At the age of 19 she worked on probation at the headquarter of international advertising agency McCann in New York (USA). Then she worked at the Russian branch office
of McCann for 5 years, to devote herself to producing FIRMA projects. She loves spontaneous trips around the world. Her favorite project is Eristoff's large-scale advertising campaign.
She performs the most incredible job, associated with the organization of the agency. She dreams of seeing the northern lights and fly into space.
It took her only three years in the FIRMA to learn how to manage man's company and become a director of the agency.
From the age of 17 years old he was his own boss, gaining experience 6 years on he’s a member of FIRMA team as an art-director of digital-projects.
She was FIRMA's chief copywriter and PR-manager for 3 years. Olga wrote a lot of texts, titles and slogans for branding and design. That's why she decided to do the promotion of healthy lifestyles in her own project Salat Shop.
He dropped out a university, job, home, St. Petersburg a year ago. He came to Moscow to become the youngest member of FIRMA team. Then he decided to work at LookAtMe.
Sasha becаme interested in web when he was studying to be a programmer in St. Petersburg. In Moscow web and design turned into his profession and the main hobby. Sasha continued to cultivate his skills at the British Higher School of Art and Design and Central Saint Martins College, and successfully proved them in FIRMA.
Danill is the founder of such projects as waytorussia.net, flatmates.ru and a new project Theories and Practice. He is a friend of FIRMA and he was an organizer of the FIRMA FRIDAY SEMINARS.
A famous fashion-photographer, whose photos monthly adorn pages and covers
of Vogue, L'OFFICIEL and Esquire. Every year he shoots FIRMA's face for our site.
A multidisciplinary designer and architect, one of the most promising Moscow projectors and a personal friend of the Dutch prime minister. Graduated as an architect he collaborated with prestigious international architectural firms such as Meganom and West 8. Improves urban environment in all possible directions.
1,5 years traveled in loneliness across South East Asia learning secrets of efficient control people. Now heads a command of developers Arrow Media, capable to solve any technical problem.
Concert promoter and ex-producer of the most stylish boys band in Russia Tesla Boy. She knows everything about Scandinavia and presents to Moscow public its best musicians, photographers and yummy Nordic dishes.
A photographer who shoots around the world for magazines Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Esquire, ID, Another Magazine, Afisha, Afisha-WORLD, Tatler. Is a member of the DJ Association Low Budget Family, as a DJ Hot-Dog. He is the founder and mastermind of Ping Pong Club Moscow.
The most demanded and efficient web developer in Moscow. He has experience of working in Artemiy Lebedev's Studio and studio Nimbler. At the moment he is the leader of the web-developers team Work is Fun.
Participated in FIRMA's projects as a brand conceptor and customer manager. Has a talent in using complicated terms and ability to create the most unexpected presentations.
Editor in chief and one of the founders of the site Lookatme. It's a popular lifestyle-service, where trendy young people learn about events in the city, exchange news about fashion, music, art and recognize themselves on photos from different parties.
Creative director and founder of Red Keds studio, which sites are regularly honored with Favorite Website Awards prizes. The Moscow entertainment center Chippolino was one of the first clients of Red Keds. Honda, Infinity, Sony, Converse, MTS and Mazda are among the last.
The most popular Russian fashion designer abroad, who finds inspiration in Soviet symbols and Russian national motifs. DS recovered Gzhel, Khokhloma and the trend for the mustache. He is a member of the DJ team Low Budget Family, playing under slogan “Expensive and unprofessional”. Denis is also the founder of DENIS SIMACHEV bar, where the most funny and blusterous parties in Moscow take place.
Moscow's most knowing dj, also famous as Taras 3000. He is a resident of Idle Conversation parties that have gone down in history: Thriller, Opa! Opa! and Odyssey. Author of cosmic symphonies, that sound at fashion shows, and dance remixes for young indie groups.
Co-promoter of the promo agency CASA, member of the DJ team Low Budget Family, also known as DJ Sestra, an expert of funk and disco, orientalist. In addition Maria is a specialist in Japanese language and Japanese economies.
Alexander is the owner of BOOM PRODUCTION agency — the most adequate company in Moscow, where anything connected to development and design of printing and promotional products can be done in a short time. Working with BP you will immediately forget about the misunderstanding and lack of interest of printing workers. In addition to our studio the regular customers of BP are trademark DENIS SIMACHEV, multibrand shop MAGAZIN, aircompany Capital Jets and others.
Art director of the store Kuznetsky Most, 20, ex-art director and collections co-author of DENISSIMACHEV trademark. In 2009 Ivan became a curator of Cycles And Seasons by MasterCard. This project is khown as the alternative fashion week in Moscow and has become a landmark event in Russian fashion industry.
Author of famous fragrances for Givenchy, Versace, Paco Rabanne, Burberry, Salvador Dali, Cartier, Chopard, Ferre and of many fragrances for Comme des Garcons. In 2008 Buxton released his own collection of fragrances BY MARK BUXTON. The idea and design of the collection were created by FIRMA.
Founder of the agency The July 16, functioning as a communication platform that helps to build and ensure the right relationship between all members of the art scene: the artists, gallery owners, collectors, art critics and visitors. The July 16 produces young artists and integrate them into the international art space.
Is a key player in the emergence of a new Russian youth culture. He is also a part of Idle Conversation production team that stage and create new musical trends in Moscow. The introduction of other cultural trends he does by LAM magazine, where Roman is the editor in chief.
A candidate master in gymnastics and diving, who has passed the Hudson River (492 km) and the East River (26 km) over the bottom with an aqualung, the owner of a blue belt in Jiu-zhitsu, an excellent cook, as well as an engineer and programmer. Dauren is a representative of FIRMA in New York.
Dominik is a German designer and artist. For several years he worked at Artemiy Lebedev's Studio. Under his pseudonym Kazmonavt he supports the music and surfing scene with his art. As a comic lover he recently founded the Moscow Comic School. Participated in creation of new CSKA logo.
As an art director of DENIS SIMACHEV BAR Sergey brings to Moscow the best DJs of the world. Himself at least twice a week plays in the DS bar and other Moscow clubs.
One of the most skilled club promoters in Moscow, who together with his friends created the promo group CASA. He was the first musical director of Solyanka club, the author of famous parties in Ikra club and Mix. He is an expert in underground hip-hop and experimental dub who perfectly feels new musical trends.
Anna is a specialist in PR (International University in Moscow) and a graduate of Master in Design Management program (IED Barcelona). Her main professional passion is creative networks development. Today she is involved in the process of conceptualization and promotion of the project Design-factory Flacon.
After working with the magazines Afisha, Afisha-Mir, Black Square, Esquire, LAM, Another magazine, INTRO and 032c, Michael went to explore other possibilities of media art at the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig. Before the departure he also created the concept of Tesla Boy video "Electric Lady".
Frontman of the most fashionable boys band in Russia Tesla Boy, whose debut album comes out on the English label Mullet Records in January 2010. Anton has launched his first musical project at the age of 15 and later he was named the best young jazz composer of Russia. In 2003 he founded the group Neonavt , whose last album recorded in Berlin in collaboration with Chris Korner (IamX). As sound producer Anton worked with groups B2 and Brazzavile. Today Tesla Boy songs you can hear at the best radio stations and parties in Moscow. The director and operator work for their latest video “Electric Lady” was done by Igor Shmelev.
Fashion editor of Glamour Russia magazine and a personal stylist of famous Russian stars, appeared in advertising of the project FIRMA + Moleskine. In 2011 she clothes the characters of FIRMA Agency serial.
Alexey shoots for Elle, Vogue, Afisha and Hooligan magazines, Solyanka club, Fred Perry store, Moodswing and Kixbox. He is also famous for the best photo-reports from trendy Moscow parties, published at Lookatme.ru. Participates in the creation and support of vodka VEDA site. He photographed FIRMA’s participants in the image of cyberpunks in 2010.
After 10 years of working in World Class, Marina switched over from popularizing physical culture to spreading intellectual and aesthetic one in Garage Center for Contemporary Culture.
Video producer at VOGUE.COM, GQ.COM and editor of fashion blog feelslikeannaorlova.blogspot.com. She was involved in the project Cycles & Seasons by MasterCard III, interviewed guests and russian designers at the event.
Elena owns the marketing communications agency Merry-Go-Round. Among her clients — L'Oreal, Samsung, Chopard, Davidoff, GQ. One of her recent projects is an ambitious advertising campaign of FC «Zhemchuzhina-Sochi».
Studying journalism in the Moscow State University one day she found herself fascinated by advertising business. She got the knack of writing articles about travelling for Afisha MIR and now she’s composing texts and creating ideas for advertising campaigns. Has a dream of shooting a commercial with Marianna Faithful staring.
Art critic, art historian, founder and owner of the agency the 1064° Goldsmiths' Guild authentic jewelry agency, which produces a limited product line of precious stones, rare metals, porcelain and pearls. When he is free from the jewelry, Anton engages himself in researching of history of Russian and European architecture of the New Age.
Though he has the MSU and VKSR diplomas, he considers his real education as director - are numerous trips around the world and two years in London working in one of the best production studios in the world — STINK. Today Michael is shooting a film and TV commercials, which take prizes at the festivals of advertising. In collaboration with Bazelevs he made videos for FIRMA — People and Eristoff.
Specialist in Full CG Images and leading visualizer of n3workshop. Cooperates with the publishing house Ballistic Design & Publishing in the annual CG publication EXPOSE. You can see his perfect 3d-renders, among which is our Doshirak Gold, in his blog.
Мэтью Уолдман — профессор новой школы дизайна Парсонс и коренной житель Нью-Йорка. В 2004 году основал бренд Nooka Inc., под которым производит часы, очки и другие модные аксессуары собственного изобретения.
Originated from New Zealand Ross Sutherland worked for more than 20 years in Ogilvy&Mather agency subvision around the world in Kenia, Thailand, Singapore, New York. Then he worked in Young&Rubicam New York, Сorbis and from the end of 2009 in McCann Erickson Russia. As a result he has a bunch of professional awards and heavy portfolio of works for global brands.
Worked location-manager with all the leading Production studios in the country, took part in the filming of "The Irony of Fate. To Be Continued "and" Antikiller 3 "continues to be a unique person, always ready to help, and is involved in the shooting of the film series Inspired by GREY GOOSE.
Screenwriter, actor and esthetician, who moved from his hometown of St. Petersburg to Moscow in order to spread culture to the masses, to drink wine, to fight for justice and to write great scripts for the project Inspired Grey Goose.