On April 1, 2014, the XXVII ceremony of the annual Russian Academy of Cinematic Arts «Nika» awards was held at the Moscow State Academic Operetta Theatre.
The award for Best Cinematography for the film «Metro» went to Sergei Astakhov and Sergei Schultz.
The disaster movie «Metro» was shot mostly on RED and Arri Alexa digital cameras. In addition, non-standard technical equipment was used extensively, thanks to which the desired artistic effects were achieved. Cable and rail systems were also used in the shoot. Their combinations allowed the camera to fly great distances through the tunnel, enter a carriage and capture an actor in close-up. Almost all the unique special equipment that made it possible to achieve the desired spectacular shots was an original development by director of photography Sergei Astakhov.