“Accept the challenge and emerge from your shell,” -DJ Mysteria Anastasia Afinskaya about her experience at the Cannes Film Festival

Anastasia Afinskaya is making a positive impact on the world by helping women gain freedom and inspiring others with her example. Fresh from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival red carpet, she shared her experiences and insights about the event, the celebrities, and her mission.

Attending the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, Anastasia described her red carpet experience as mystical and overwhelming. “Like everything in my life, it happened in a mystical way,” she remarked. Attending the festival was a gift to her “inner girl,” fulfilling a childhood dream of walking the red carpet in a royal gown and posing for photographers. Growing up in the Russian countryside, she always aspired to become an actress, and her first appearance at Cannes symbolized the realization of that dream. “My first Cannes Film Festival is my way of supporting myself and my dreams, proving once again to myself and others that all goals can be achieved despite everything,” she stated.

For her official red carpet appearance, Anastasia chose a vintage dress that was over 40 years old and had been worn only once before. She explained that her original surname, Afinskaya, derives from Athena, the goddess of truth and justice. The dress, which was white with gold inserts, matched my inner state very well. I stand for justice, openness, honesty, courage, firmness, and visibility,” she said.

Anastasia’s preparation for the Cannes Film Festival was minimal, as she prefers to dive into new experiences and learn along the way. “You won’t believe it, but there wasn’t any special preparation,” she revealed. Despite the challenge of gracefully walking in high heels and engaging with photographers, she felt she managed well. Her unique strategy allowed her to enjoy every moment without high expectations.

Beyond her red carpet appearance, Anastasia is dedicated to helping others. She has conducted individual consultations and large-scale launches that have transformed the lives of countless people, helping them gain true freedom and healing. Now, she aims to move to a new level by creating a private club called Mysteria, hosting events worldwide, recording songs as DJ Mysteria, and designing party clothing and jewelry. Her ultimate goal is to become a speaker at the UN to defend women’s rights and travel the world with this mission. By being a role model, she hopes to inspire women who feel lost and are seeking themselves, proving that anything is possible regardless of age or marital status. “Instead of teaching each someone ‘how to do it right,’ I want to show by my own example that anything is possible,” she emphasized.

Anastasia found the atmosphere at the Cannes Film Festival fascinating, noting the strong concentration of energies. “The Cannes Film Festival has a strong concentration of energies, and I find these energies very interesting!” she observed. She noted that behind every successful person lies a journey of overcoming challenges, suffering, betrayal, and disappointment. Meeting celebrities and media personalities on the red carpet, she felt she could sense their stories and energies.

Anastasia expressed her desire to attend the Cannes Film Festival again. “Only next time, I hope to come to the Film Festival as a producer and director of my own film about women, the female journey, and our strength,” she said. She believes that attending such events presents a challenge that helps expand the boundaries of consciousness and increase one’s ability to handle various aspects of life. “It’s always a risk, especially for creative people. And for this, you need great willpower, endurance, and stress resistance,” she noted.

In her message to readers, Anastasia emphasized the importance of self-evolution. “We live in a unique time; everyone will have to evolve. And it’s better to do this independently before life confronts you with illness or misfortune,” she advised. Organizing one’s life and resources is crucial, and treating those who have built their world with respect is essential. Anastasia urges others not to be afraid to venture into the unknown and discover themselves along the way, reminding them that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. “I wish everyone a beautiful journey!” she concluded.