Purpose.
Big ideas come through simple, everyday stories. I look for ways to tell relatable stories in a cinematic and emotionally engaging way that elicits memories, inspires change (or at least entertains).
More With Less.
I’ve produced projects with budgets ranging from $0 to under half a million, and I’ve learned to make every dollar count. From producing a 20-day narrative feature with over 20 locations and a 56-person cast to shooting a 30-second spot with the same budget, I’ve gotten pretty good at being resourceful, thinking on my feet, and making the most of what I’ve got.
Fierce Independence.
Once I’m feverishly excited about a project, nothing can stop me from getting it done. So, if it takes riding backwards on a horse at full speed with a camera rig in my hands, then that’s just the way I’ll do it (and if all fails I could always fall back on a stuntman career).
Craft.
Details produce meaning and I’m detail obsessed. From cast, wardrobe, location to score choice and editing pace - every element in my creative process involves careful and thoughtful planning. For me, the project is only complete when the final cut reminds of a dance with all the elements flowing together to the rhythm.
Bird’s Eye View:
Born in Brooklyn but raised in Ukraine, I moved back to the States on my own at 17. Fast-forward to today, I’ve built a career as a producer and versatile creative with a sharp eye for design, visual aesthetics, and an instinct for compelling storytelling.
Whether it’s navigating rugged tundras, gritty alleyways, or gliding on polished studio floors, I’m driven by curiosity for the story and a genuine love for the people behind it. From developing and creating to managing, I roll up my sleeves, lean into the organized chaos, and push projects over the finish line.
Nitty-gritty:
I grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine, in a split family of a psychologist and psychoanalyst. My upbringing was a mix of analytical thinking and a slightly unconventional way of looking at the world. But beyond that, I was just a regular city kid with a jam-packed schedule, a love for horses, and a passion for the creative arts.
But one summer everything changed.
For the first time, I wasn’t packing for a vacation. I was leaving my family behind and crossing the Atlantic, knowing I wouldn’t be coming back. I moved into a small Brooklyn apartment—cockroach-ridden, with tall ceilings and an old, musky smell. That first year was the longest of my life, and when it ended, I left without looking back.
I ended up in a small agricultural school in the picturesque middle of nowhere in upstate New York, convinced I would work with horses for a living. I loved every moment there—from early classes in the barn to animals wandering the lecture halls. I even embraced the blisters from shoveling manure (for a grade, no less!). But deep down, something was missing: I had to tell stories.
I became obsessed with journalism and filmmaking, switched majors, and eventually transferred colleges.
In 2019, I produced, shot, and edited Unharnessed, a short documentary about a 15-year-old girl navigating her traumatic past through her bond with horses. That film became the spark that lit the fire for everything that followed.
