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Welcome to the page of my student portfolio!
Here you can get acquainted with the projects created by me in the process of obtaining education in the specialty "Film and Television Director" at the Kyiv University of Culture.
Over the four years of study, I have gone from a student to a graduate bachelor. The presented works reflect my creative and professional growth, demonstrating a wide range of skills, from script development to video editing. My student video works cover various types and genres - from documentary and fiction short films to commercials. Each video work is a reflection of my creative search and the result of my disclosure of new facets of visual storytelling.
Just one click separates you from immersion in my creative world. Enjoy the viewing!
4th Academic Year
Winter semester and summer semester 2023/24
On the fourth academic year, the assignment for the main discipline "Film and Television Directing" was to create a graduation film of any type and genre. This final video work was the basis for the state exam defense.
The completion of this final task allowed me to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the field of filmmaking that I had acquired over 4 years of study. Creating the graduation film was a complex task, including script development, organizing the filming process, editing, and post-production.
Defending the graduation work at the state exam was a serious task, and at the same time, an opportunity to present my creative vision and professional achievements to the examination committee. This work became an important stage in the completion of my education.
Short Film: By Form and Soul
Release Year: 2024
Country: Ukraine
Genre: Autobiography , Documentary
Duration: 10 minutes
Theme: life and work of the renowned sculptor Anatoly Kushch.
Idea: To reflect the creative world of Anatoly Kushch, the depth of his talent, and his influence on world art.
Tagline: "Molded Dreams"
Logline: "My cast trace - the creative journey of sculptor Anatoly Kushch through the waves of time and innovation."
Short Synopsis: The film unveils the world of creativity of the renowned Ukrainian sculptor, the author of the "Monument of Independence." The artist recounts how he first took clay in his hands and how it transformed his life. The film showcases the aesthetics and beauty of his works and reveals the depth of their meaning.
3th Academic Year
Winter semester and summer semester 2022/23
SUMMER SEMESTER
The assignment for the summer semester involved the creation of a pre-graduation short film - a fiction or documentary film, at the discretion of the student. I chose to create a short fiction film.
The light within
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Short Film: The Light Within
Release Year: 2023
Country: Germany, Ukraine
Genre: Drama, History
Duration: 16 minutes
Theme: Humanity in Difficult Times.
Idea: To demonstrate the power of human unity.
Tagline: "The Light Within"
Logline: Fading hope is reignited - the story of people whose lives become intertwined.
Short Synopsis: The film "The Light Within" tells the story of Polina, a hairdresser from Ukraine, who decides to help Ukrainian refugees who ended up in Germany due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. Her hair salon becomes a meeting place for mutual support, where destinies intertwine, and hope never fades away.
WINTER SEMESTER
For the winter semester, students were given the choice of assignment - to film a reportage or a music video with a duration of up to 5 minutes. I decided to focus on filming a reportage.
The title of the reportage is "Children"
Release Year: 2022
Country: Germany, Ukraine
Duration: 4:36 minutes
Our film crew visited the theater club "Teatromania", founded by director Anton Telbizov from the Mariupol Theater. His goal is to unite creative children from Ukraine who have become refugees in Germany due to the military actions in their homeland. Despite the difficult circumstances that forced them to leave their country, these children have preserved their creative spirit and talent.
We were able to attend the birthday of one of the club members and capture the moment of congratulations. Anton Telbizov, on a charitable basis, conducts theater lessons for the refugee children and stages performances with them, which are then shown in various cities of Germany. In this way, he seeks not only to help the children unlock and develop their creative abilities, but also to unite them, to provide an opportunity for self-expression in the difficult conditions they find themselves in.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP . Ukraine
Student internship at the Kiev University of Culture takes place from the first to the fourth academic year.
Over the four years of study, students acquire both theoretical and practical skills. In the first year, the internship is of an introductory nature - students work with a master in the discipline "Filmmaking and Television Directing".
Starting from the second year and up to the fourth, students undergo internships at TV studios, film production companies, and other enterprises involved in video production. I was fortunate to undergo an internship at A&T Production from the second to the fourth year, where I had the opportunity to consolidate my theoretical knowledge and acquire practical skills in the development and filming of various projects. This internship has opened up new opportunities for my professional development. You can see the result of my work below.
Internship Certificate :
Student Internship in the 4th Academic Year
In my fourth year of study, I completed a student internship at A&T Production from November 27 to March 21. Our production team was focused on creating an advertising video for a clothing store in the style of the 2000s. Each team member had a specific task. My responsibility was the direction of the advertisement.
I was responsible for developing the advertising concept, which would reflect the stylistics and atmosphere of the 2000s, while also meeting the requirements of the client and the target audience. As part of this work, I searched for suitable locations, coordinated the idea with the client, conducted model casting, and organized the filming process.
Thus, during the internship, I gained valuable experience in working on an advertising project, which allowed me to improve my skills in the field of directing.
Student Internship in the 3th Academic Year
During my third year of studies, I underwent an internship at the A&T Production company from November 21 to March 19. My primary task during this period was to edit a video approximately 2 minutes in length.
This video was dedicated to the dress rehearsal of a concert-performance held in honor of the anniversary of the birth of the renowned American singer of Ukrainian origin, Kvitka Tsisyk. This performance was a significant event, as Kvitka Tsisyk is one of the most popular and respected performers of Ukrainian music abroad.
My task consisted of editing the video, which involved selecting the most vivid and memorable fragments from the rehearsal, carefully processing them, and compiling them into a single video. Significant attention was paid to the musical accompaniment, which was based on the well-known Ukrainian song "Nich yaka misyachna" (lyrics by Mykhailo Starytskyi, music by Mykola Lysenko).
Student Internship in the 2th Academic Year
In my second year of study, I completed a student internship at A&T Production from November 22 to February 23. This was my first experience with a production internship. My assignment was to shoot a five-minute game scene from any feature film, shot-for-shot. I chose a scene from the film "Fences" directed by Denzel Washington.
In the course of completing this task, I gained valuable experience working with a team of film production professionals. I was able to apply the theoretical knowledge I had gained at the university in practice and develop my skills in filmmaking.
This internship was an important step in my professional development and a solid foundation for my continued professional growth.
INTERNSHIP AT "WEBFILMLAND " GERMANY
From March 16 to June 12, 2023, I completed a 3-month internship at the Webfilmland Pengel & Kumar GbR production company. During the internship, my primary responsibilities were the editing of the Ukrainian part of the film "A Million Yard Stare" and participation in the filming process as an assistant director.
Editing the Ukrainian part of the film "A Million Yard Stare" -
This task allowed me to further develop my editing skills, work with footage and sound, as well as delve deeper into the content of the film and understand the logic of the narrative. I was responsible for selecting, synchronizing, and assembling the filmed material in accordance with the director's vision.
Participation in the filming process as an assistant director -
This role involved interacting with the actors, organizing the process on set, and overseeing the technical aspects of the filming. I gained valuable experience in communicating with the creative team, coordinating the actions of various specialists, and solving operational tasks during the filming process.
The film "A Million Yard Stare" tells the story of a Ukrainian family forced to flee their home due to the war. The film explores the experiences and difficulties faced by refugees who leave their native lands in search of shelter and safety.
At the moment, the film "A Million Yard Stare" has not yet been widely released. The film's premiere is expected in the near future, and I hope that the audience will appreciate this emotionally and socially significant project.
Internship Certificate :
1th Academic Year
Winter semester and summer semester 2020/21
SUMMER SEMESTER
For my assignment in the summer semester of the first academic year, I was tasked with creating video surveillance of various processes, such as work, natural phenomena, and so on. I chose to film the workflow of a photographer specializing in newborn photography (a newborn photographer).
The film's title: Unique Moments
Release Year: 2021
Country: Ukraine
Genre: Video Surveillance
Duration: 9:27 minutes
Theme: Observation of the "New born" photographer's working process.
Idea: To showcase the workflow of a photographer who specializes in newborn photography.
Tagline: "We all originate from childhood"
Logline: For parents, the first days after a child's birth are unique moments.
Short Synopsis: The film immerses the viewer in the subtleties and nuances of photo sessions for newborn babies aged 5 days to 6 months. The viewer follows the preparation process - from the selection and placement of various props and accessories to carefully positioning the baby in thoughtful poses. The photographer pays special attention to the child's reactions, behavior, and emotions in order to capture the most precious and memorable moments. The film demonstrates the photographer's professionalism and the reverent approach to their work, creating unique images and memories for families.
WINTER SEMESTER
My assignment for the winter semester of the first academic year was to create the first student work - a 3-minute photo film. The photo film consists of a series of still frames accompanied by audio and sound effects, which together tell a story.
The film's title: A Station for Two
Release Year: 2020
Country: Ukraine
Genre: Drama
Duration: 3:03 minutes
Theme: Love
Idea: To show the story of the acquaintance of two young people.
Tagline: "Love will save the world"
Logline: A chance encounter at the train station blossoms into a budding love.
Short Synopsis: A young woman arrives at the train station to embark on her long-awaited vacation. While in the station's café, she inadvertently meets an attractive stranger when a thief suddenly snatches her bag. Unexpectedly, the stranger rushes after the thief and returns the bag to the woman. However, by that time, the woman notices that the train she was supposed to take has already left. Touched by her situation, the young man approaches the woman with a bouquet of flowers, indicating that he is willing to help her make the most of her unexpectedly free time.
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