Digital Stages Producer Alissa has been involved in the cultural sphere of the UK capital in a number of ways: as coordinator, curator and producer of various arts related events. Alissa has completed an MA degree in Film Studies at University of London, and since then has worked as programme director and producer of the Russian Film Festival and other cultural events dedicated to (Russian) cinema in London. In 2009, Alissa co-founded an independent events and production company GLAZ. She is also undertaking a PhD research in Film Studies.