Wind Rises

The documentary film “Wind Rises” tells the story of Maxim Pinigin and Alexander Skolkov — how two enthusiasts created a business that destroys stereotypes about the high cost of sailing and the way to travel. The characters share their inspiring story of how a hobby turns into a life's work.

Sailing culture is alien to Russia. Our heroes of the film, developing a business in this area, change people's attitude to yachting in small steps, revealing the meaning that such a type of recreation can be as simple as going to the pool. But every step of entrepreneurs in the development of the company and culture as a whole comes with a lot of overcoming, because the creators have to create a new market.

The film was shot in Vladivostok and Moscow.

The film was published on Kinopoisk

The film was created as part of an open call to create a documentary series about entrepreneurs “50/50” from Russia with the support of Tochka Bank and Beat Film Festival. The focus of all joint projects of Beat Film Festival and Tochka Bank are entrepreneurs who are able to change the world with their unstoppable energy.