Yan Vizinberg

Yan Vizinberg is a New York City-based filmmaker and creator of immersive experiences. He recently wrote and directed The Unfinished Time: Russia in the’90s, a ten-part documentary series exploring Russia’s pivotal transition between the fall of the Soviet Union and Putin’s rise to power. Yan’s directorial debut, Cargo (2011), which addresses the issue of human trafficking, received critical acclaim; The Hollywood Reporter noted, “The film resonates with thoughtful humanity...and offers a taut storyline and complex characterizations.” Yan’s recent producing credits include Kristen Stewart’s upcoming directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, and Kirill Serebrennikov’s Disappearance, adapted from Olivier Guez’s best-selling novel, The Disappearance of Josef Mengele. Yan has also directed and created over a hundred media installations and environments for renowned museums and cultural institutions worldwide, including the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center; and the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library. Born in Moscow, Yan studied at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology and at Boston University’s Department of Film and Television.