The Zilberman Foundation was established in honour of the film producer Misha Zilberman, and is set to give spotlight to the next generation of filmmaking. It aims to encourage and showcase new work and to nurture and support the next generation of creative film talent.
We believe in creating opportunities to connect people who share passions for cinema, we believe in coming together to learn from the well known film talent, we believe in establishing partnerships that give stage for dialogues to encourage new ideas and preserve a long standing legacy of creative filmmaking.
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. Our foundation is inspired by Misha’s story, we now wish to provide opportunities to young filmmakers to speak their truth and win hearts with new cinema.
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 member of the Development Group at Bafta and served as a Trustee of the Philharmonia Orchestra from 2014-2025, as well as a member of the development board at The Donmar Warehouse from 2019-2023, and a member of the development board of The Young Vic from 2023-2026.
