Diamond Butterfly

The initiator of the award was Nikita Mikhalkov in 2022. In April 2025, the award presentation took place in Moscow as part of the Moscow International Film Festival. It was joined by such countries as Kazakhstan, China, Cuba, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Within the framework of the Eurasian Film Academy, it is planned to hold master classes, student exchanges, as well as various joint projects that allow young filmmakers to better know and understand each other. The first award ceremony is scheduled for December 5, 2025. The winners of the award for best film will receive $1 million, the winners of the other awards — $250 thousand each. ==Criticism==

Novaya Gazeta called new award "Mikhalkoscar" and pointed out to cynicism of Mikhalkov saying western awards impose politics on its participants, while Russian alternatives to international institutions are the ones that bend to politics and current agenda. ==Nominations==

• Best Film • Best Director • Best Screenplay • Best Cinematographer • Best Composer • Best Actor • Best Actress • Best Supporting Actor • Best Supporting Actress • Best Art Director • Best film from a country outside the Eurasian space ==References==