In the manufacturing sector, workers very often master related professions. In the theater and cinema, this rule also applies. Vitaly Saltykov began his career as an actor. Today he is known as a screenwriter and director.
Children's hobbies
In recent decades, almost all parents have sought to identify their children's abilities as early as possible. This desire is dictated by concern for the future of the child. Let him become a professional in his field and succeed. The desire is natural and laudable. Vitaly Viktorovich Saltykov was born on December 9, 1970 in a family of Soviet intellectuals. Parents lived in Leningrad. My father worked as a leading engineer at one of the engineering enterprises. Mother taught solfeggio at a music school. The boy grew and developed in a favorable environment.
Already in early childhood, Vitaly demonstrated his musical abilities. He loved to sing and easily remembered the melodies of songs. When Saltykov was seven years old, he was enrolled in a comprehensive school and in music. Both there and there, the boy studied well. Willingly participated in all school activities. Including in amateur performances. He began his performances on the school stage with the performance of the song “Together, it’s fun to walk in the open.” In physical education classes, he preferred to do athletics. Favorite subjects in the future actor were history and literature.
In those days, the Pegasic literary section operated at the house of pioneers. Vitaliy was one of the active participants in this club. Here the children were taught the basics of versification. Introduced to the features of literary creativity. Saltykov was good at writing poetry. However, in a collective analysis and analysis, it turned out that he imitates the poet Sergei Yesenin. At the same time, Vitaly wrote his first script. He showed the text only to the leading teacher and, to his great pleasure, received an encouraging rating.
When the time came to choose a future profession, Saltykov decided to get an acting education at the Leningrad Institute of Performing Arts and Cinematography. Within the walls of this educational institution, many Soviet actors and directors studied the basics of acting. Vitaly studied easily. As a student, he took part in theatrical and television productions. Of course, he was not offered the main roles. But he strove for this. Saltykov observed the actions and orders of the director. This practice was useful to him in the future.
Professional activity
Having received an actor’s diploma in 1993, Saltykov entered the service of the famous Young Spectator Theater (Youth Theater). From the very first days, a beginner was involved in repertoire performances. This rule applies in all countries. Vitaly successfully performed the assigned roles in the productions of “Love for One Orange, ” “Goblin, ” “All Mice Love Cheese, ” and many others. Along with the main loads, I managed to collaborate with other sites. He was invited to the stage of the theater "Shelter of the Comedian" in St. Petersburg, and "Apart" in Moscow. At the same time, the actor did not forget about directing.
Saltykov performed the first roles on the screen in 2000. In the series "Empire under attack, " he played a cameo role. Later, the actor admitted that he did not have time to see himself when watching. Then came the television projects Hounds, Catherine’s Musketeers, Outdoor Watch, in which Vitaly could already be seen. As a result, he was invited to the channel "Culture" as the leading educational programs "Russian style" and "Old filing." Critics and viewers praised these projects. In 2003, Russian Style was nominated for the TEFI Award.
Recognition and rewards
Vitaly Saltykov's debut as a director took place in 2012. A short film entitled "Where the Sea Flows" entered the top ten at the prestigious international festival. In the spring of 2019, a full-length picture with the same name was released. The film consists of four short stories. This time, the main roles were played by star actors. Among them are Dmitry Pevtsov, Nikita Zverev, Ivan Krasko, Oksana Akinshina, Inga Oboldina. Back in 2014, Saltykov moved to Moscow and founded the I. S. Shmelev Theater. For the production of "Shmelev. Joy. Chalk." Vitaly received the first prize in the competition "Left Bank."
A year later, Saltykov initiated the production of "Ball at the Ciniselli" in the arena of the St. Petersburg circus on the Fontanka. Creativity of the director was noticed and appreciated. For the best circus directing, the performance was nominated for the prize of the international competition "Master". The following season, viewers saw the circus performance "May there always be sunshine." And then the original show, Gravity. The director has to live in two houses in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
