TOP 100 Ukrainian FEMALE filmmakers by IMDb-confirmed awards & nominations
Ukraine is well-known by one of the world's best female filmmakers. Here is the list of the most awarded Ukrainian female filmmakers (not only directors) in terms of IMDb-confirmed awards and nominations. Enjoy their films and creativity.
-- As of 1 January 2024.
-- As of 1 January 2024.
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Ukrainian film director: After studying in Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema & Television University (Ukraine), graduated from Andrzej Wajda Master School of Film Directing (Poland). She is married to Mehmet Bahadir Er, as director duo, directed and produced together 3 feature films. Since 2017 Maryna ER Gorbach has been a member of the European Film Academy .91: 57 wins & 34 nominations- Director
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Kira Muratova was born on 5 November 1934 in Soroca, Romania [now Moldova]. She was a director and writer, known for Nastroyshchik (2004), Vtorostepennye lyudi (2001) and The Asthenic Syndrome (1989). She was married to Aleksandr Muratov and Yevgeni Golubenko. She died on 6 June 2018 in Odessa, Ukraine.54: 22 awards & 32 nominations (1934-2018)- Director
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Iryna Tsilyk is known for The Earth Is Blue as an Orange (2020), Rock Paper Grenade (2022) and Home (2016).46: 19 wins & 27 nominations- Director
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Kateryna Gornostai studied Biology (2010) and later Journalism (2012) at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Then graduated from the School of Marina Razbezhkina and Mikhail Ugarov Documentary Film and Theatre in Moscow (October 2012 - November 2013) and returned home to Kyiv. Now she is engaged in educational documentary programs and her own documentary and fiction films projects.39: 20 wins & 19 nominations- Director
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Hanna Jalali was born in Ukraine. Studied at the Institute of Journalism of Taras Shevchenko Kyiv National University (BA in Journalism). In 2015 she was graduated from Kyiv National I.K. Karpenko-Kary Theater, Cinema and Television University (MA in Documentary Directing; MA in Film Production). Her first short film "After" was officially selected in several international film festivals and won some awards. In 2018 she was invited to participate in the 3rd Film school Alliance in Georgia, where she took a diploma from the masters and 3rd place audience award. In 2020 she took participation at the Kyoto Filmmakers Lab (KFL) (Masters session). Also, she's a participant in the Berlinale Talents 2021. Currently, she's working on her first feature film.37: 6 wins & 31 nominations- Director
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Alina Gorlova is known for This Rain Will Never Stop (2020), No obvious signs (2018) and Butterfly Vision (2022).33: 14 wins & 19 nominations- Editor
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Mila Zhluktenko is known for Waking Up in Silence (2023), Find Fix Finish (2017) and Aralkum (2022).32: 11 wins & 21 nominations- Producer
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Nadia Parfan was born in Ivano-Frankivsk. She graduated from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and the Central European University. She is a curator and co-founder of "86" Festival of Film and Urbanism. She is also a producer of the independent documentary Love Me (2014) by Jonathon Narducci. In 2014-15, she has been studying documentary directing at the Andrzej Wajda School.27: 6 wins & 21 nominations- Animation Department
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Anastasiia Falileieva is a director, animator, VJ artist.
She has learned stop-motion animation from the famous Ukrainian puppet master Oleh Pedan, while attending his course at Kyiv University of Cinema and Broadcasting (2016-2020).
Anastasiia directed several animated shorts, such as: "The Weird King" (2016), "Forel" (2017), "Kotku" (2018).
Her recent film "Until It Turns Black" (2019) succeeded at the film festivals all around the world (REX, Monstra, Odessa IFF, Linoleum, Animax Skopje and some others). The film has won 4 Awards and a Special Jury Mention. "Until It Turns Black" has been nominated for the "Kinokolo" : the Ukrainian Film Critics' Award as the Best Animated Short of 2020.
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2020 - Tiger is Strolling Around 2019 - Until It Turns Black 2018 - Kotku 2017 - Forel 2017 - The Weird King23: 8 wins & 15 nominations- Writer
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Director, scriptwriter, writer. Graduated Kiev Karpenko-Karyi University of theater, movie and TV at 2012. Works as a scriptwriter from 2012. Passed DAB script writers and producers workshops at 2013. Passed the ScripTeast laboratory at 2016, her script "When The Trees Fall" was awarded with Kieslowski award for the "Best script from Eastern Europe" in Cannes 2016. Wrote a book of novels "Abyss", that was awarded with Oles Ulianenko international literature award in 2016.23: 2 wins & 21 nominations- Director
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Alisa Kovalenko was born on 24 September 1987 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]. He is a director and cinematographer, known for Home Games (2018), We Will Not Fade Away (2023) and Alisa in Warland (2015).22: 7 wins & 15 nominations- Editor
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Tania Khodakivska is an award-winning film editor and director based in New York City. Her body of work includes films premiered at Cannes Film Festival and European Submissions for the Academy Award for the Best Foreign Film category. Main awards include the Gold Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival, Silver Screen at the US International Film and Video Festival, and Ukrainian Film Academy Award (Editing.) Tania Khodakivska is a member of the European Film Academy (Editing.)21: 17 wins & 4 nominations- Writer
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Natalya Vorozhbit is known for Bad Roads (2020), Are You OK? (2022) and Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die (2017).21: 7 wins & 14 nominations- Director
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21: 4 wins & 17 nominations- Director
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Maryna Vroda was born in 1982 in Kyiv. She graduated from the Cinematography and TV faculty at the Karpenko-Karyy National University of Theatre, Cinematography and Television in Kyiv, with a specialization in feature films direction. She attended workshops run by Mikhail Illenko and Valery Sivak. After graduation, she worked with Sergei Loznitsa. Her short student films have been shown at international film festivals in both in Eastern and Western Europe, and in 2011 she won a Palme d'Or for Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival for Cross.19: 5 wins & 14 nominations- Director
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Yuliia Gontaruk, born on March 6th, 1987. Yuliia Graduated in Thermal Energy and Process Engineering at the National Technical University of Ukraine in 2009. Studied film directing at The National University of theatre, cinema and television of Karpenko-Kary 2007-2012. Since 2013 is a member of the National Union of Cinematographers in Ukraine. Yuliia became one of the founders of the creative association #BABYLON'13. Now she's making full-length documentaries.18: 10 wins & 8 nominations- Producer
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Alla Belaya is a highly regarded, multi-award winning producer, co-owner of London based production company LightGate Media and service company Malta film service based in Malta. Alla's most recent work "Hounds of War" starring Frank Grillo in the leading role due for release in early 2023. The international sales partner for this film is XYZ.18: 9 wins & 9 nominations- Cinematographer
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Oleksandra Pletenetska is known for When Will the Warmth Come? (2022) and Bidnyy poet (2022).18: 2 wins & 16 nominations- Producer
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In 2015, Director and Producer Valeria Sochyvets founded an organization CUC (Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema) with the goal to promote Ukrainian cinema and produce films. Valeria produced a number of films that took part in many international film festivals, such as POFF Shorts, Clermont-Ferrand, Tampere, Molodist, Odesa IFF, and won over 30 awards and nominations. A participant of international pitches and coproduction markets. As a curator, Valeria shaped the film program for Gogolfest from 2013 to 2017. She also curated for festivals Intermezzo and Porto Franko and in 2019 founded a festival for young filmmakers Kinoohlyad. In 2020, she was part of an expert board at a national competition for debut short film projects at the Ukrainian State Film Agency. From 2018 to 2022 a Board Member of Ukrainian Film Academy. In 2017, Valeria was a jury member at the Open Night All-Ukrainian Film Festival. Her portfolio counts 13 short films, 2 feature documentaries and 1 feature fiction. Valeria is currently developing 2 debut fiction feature films by Philip Sotnychenko and Stanislav Bytiutskyi. She holds a BA from Karpenko Karyi Kyiv National University of Theater, Film and TV.16: 2 wins & 14 nominations- Natalka Polovynka is known for Maty apostoliv (2020), Brothers. The Final Confession (2013) and Tera (2018).14: 10 wins & 4 nominations
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Sofiia Melnyk is known for Mariupol. A Hundred Nights (2023), Um uns die Welt - Osteuropäische Wanderarbeiter in Deutschland (2016) and The Steppes of Khazar (2019).14: 6 win & 8 nominations- Director
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Tonya Noyabrova is known for Independence Day (2012), Hero of My Time (2018) and Everything Will Be Alright (2016).14: 4 wins & 10 nominations- Director
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Anastasiya Yevchenko is a Ukrainian director, screenwriter, actor, and producer in theatre and film. Her goal is to create meaningful, innovative, and impactful art that will challenge and inspire its viewers.
Anastasiya's first professional work is the surrealist short film "If We Had Tomorrow" (2019).
Anastasiya is a student at New York University (2016-present), where she is majoring in Drama BFA, minoring in producing and filmmaking. Throughout her time at NYU, she had directed the extracts from "Earthquakes in London" (2017), "Perfume: the story of a murderer" (2017), "Macbeth" (2017), and "Forest Song" (2018). She had written plays and screenplays during her academic career at NYU.
Anastasiya studied acting as part of the Intensive Summer Acting Program at Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York (2018). She participated in the Acting Intensive Program at the University of South California (2015) and learned different acting techniques, including scene study, movement, voice, on-camera performance; participated in two public workshop performances: "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" and "Spring's Awakening".
Anastasiya participated in ISTA IB Theatre Symposium (2015), where she collaborated with IB Theatre students from around the world and explored world theatre practices in workshops by Frantic Assembly's and director William Kerley.
Anastasiya participated as a singer in a unique summer program The Nord Anglia Education "Global Orchestra" (2015) that brought together 80 young musicians and singers from around the world to attend the Juilliard workshops on dance, drama, and music, and after a week of intense training to perform in professional concert venue of The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York.
Anastasiya had graduated Beau Soleil Alpin College International with a Bilingual Diploma of the International Baccalaureate. During her time in Beau Soleil, Anastasiya directed, designed, produced, and acted in a musical "Old Songs New" (2015).13: 9 wins & 4 nominations- Producer
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Lesya Kalynska is an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and producer. She develops film projects through her production company Pomegranate Studios in New York. Originally from Kyiv, Kalynska earned her MFA in directing and writing from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and received her Ph.D. in Slavic Literatures and Languages in Ukraine.
She found early success in the U.S. with her award-winning short narrative film The Balloonist and produced The Debt directed by Levan Koguashvili, which was an official selection at the Sundance and Tribeca film festivals. Kalynska is a recipient of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Production Award (Golden Globes) for her feature length documentary in progress In the Land of the Lost Crusaders, which she directed and co-produced. Lesya also worked in Kyiv as a director of a docuseries Level of Secrecy 18 featuring historic reenactments and unique archival footage to tell the untold stories of World War II. It was released on the widely popular Ukrainian TV channel 1+1 in 2011.
Lesya Kalynska is the writer, co-director and producer of the feature documentary A Rising Fury about the Russia's war against Ukraine that was filmed for nearly 10 years. The World Premiere took place at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022. It was the winner of several awards including the Supreme Jury Award and the Best International Director Award at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. A Rising Fury was screened across four continents in nine prestigious international film festivals. The film is critically acclaimed and was nominated for the Bronze Horse Award at the Stockholm FF, Best Documentary at the Warsaw IFF and the Golden Duke Award at the Odessa IFF. Film Threat Magazine gives the film 10/10 and hails it as "One of the best films of the year". A Rising Fury qualified for the 2024 Academy Awards.13: 5 wins & 8 nominations- Producer
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Anna was born in Ukraine. In 2018 she graduated from The Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary Theatre, Cinema and Television University as a film director. Since 2017 until 2019 she had been working as a film director and producer in the production company Limelite. Since 2020 became co-owner ForeFilms, and co-producer all the films, produced by the company13: 2 wins & 11 nominations- Director
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Marta Smerechynska is known for One Aloe, One Ficus, One Avocado and Six Dracaenas (2023), Diary of a Bride of Christ (2022) and Maniac (2016).12: 1 wins & 11 nominations- Director
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Mariia Ponomarova (1991) is a screenwriter and film director from Kyiv, Ukraine. She holds a directing bachelor degree from Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theatre, Film and Television and graduated from the Master of Film program of Netherlands Film Academy in 2016. Her short fiction and documentary films have been screened at national and international film festivals such as Go Short International Film Festival Nijmegen, VIS Vienna Shorts, CineDOC-Tbilisi, Artdocfest, Molodist IFF, Netherlands Film Festival and others. Mariia lives and works in Amsterdam and Kyiv.12: 0 win & 12 nominations- Production Manager
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She was born in the city of Kyiv on September 27, 1984. In 2009, she graduated from the National University of Theater, Cinema and Television named after I.K. Karpenko-Karogo, specializing in OTS.
Fourteen years of production experience of shooting full-length films, TV films, television programs and clips, both at the Ukrainian and international levels. More than 30 films and more than 20 produced television projects are in production. In the past, the producer of the 3s TV channel "Savik Shuster Studio"
Education - National University of Theater, Cinema and Television named after I.K. Karpenko-Karyo.10: 6 wins & 4 nominations- Visual Effects
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Angelina Turska is known for Worried about the matches? (2021), Ivana Kupala (2020) and Lost Heroes (2021).10: 5 wins & 5 nominations- Director
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Daria Onyshchenko was born in 1983 in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Kyiv, Ukraine]. Daria is a director and writer, known for The Forgotten (2019), Eastalgia (2012) and Malevych.10: 4 wins & 6 nominations- Director
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Polina Piddubna is known for Ach So (2022) and On the Swing (2019).10: 2 wins & 8 nominations- Director
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Lesia Kordonets is known for Pushing Boundaries (2021), Balazher. Korrekturen der Wirklichkeit (2013) and Die Namenlosen (2010).09: 4 wins & 5 nominations- Director
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Elina Pupina is known for Amazing Day at Home (2021), Coin of Happiness (2020) and Filter Selfie (2020).09: 1 win & 8 nominations- Irma Vitovska was born on 30 December 1974 in Ivano-Frankovsk, Ivano-Frankovskaya oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ivano-Frankivska oblast, Ukraine]. She is an actress, known for Brama (2017), My Thoughts Are Silent (2019) and Between Us (2021). She is married to Vitaliy Vantsa. She was previously married to Vladimir Kokotunov.08: 5 wins & 3 nominations
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Victoria Trofimenko is a visionary Ukrainian filmmaker, writer, and creative producer, with an unwavering commitment to bringing compelling stories to life on the big screen. Her passion for storytelling is evident in everything she does, from her award-winning debut feature-length film, 'Brothers. The Final Confession' to her work as a senior lecturer of TV and film directing named after Karpenko-Kary (the core film University in Ukraine) Victoria's contributions to the world of film have been recognized both locally and internationally, with numerous awards and accolades for her work. As a member of the European Film Academy and the Ukrainian Film Academy, Victoria continues to push boundaries and challenge norms, creating impactful and unforgettable cinematic experiences for audiences around the world.
Victoria's debut feature-length film was 'Brothers. The Final Confession', a drama that she wrote and directed, based on the Swedish bestseller 'Hommelhonun' by Torgny Lindgren, was the first Ukrainian film since independence to be selected for three 'A' festivals and won two prizes at the Moscow MIFF, in addition to numerous other international awards. It was theatrically released in 28 cities in Ukraine, screened in many countries, and sold to Swedish TV channel SVT and China airline.
Before the war, back in Ukraine Victoria has established her own production company, Alba film, which was focused over commercial development service and educative service. After beginning of the war Victoria left Ukraine and moved to Prague and lately in the summer 2022 she became visiting scholar - creative writer at the University of Texas at Austin where she was working as playwright over the play Yakiv, based on her original script about Holodomor (forced starvation in Ukraine in 1932-1933). With this project she was selected to Bergman Residency at Faro island in Sweden. In 2016 Victoria became the first Ukrainian participant selected to the program Ekran+ from Wajda School & Studio (Warsaw) with her project of the full length feature Downshifting. And in 2017 - she became the first Ukrainian selected for the script writing program eQuinoxe Europe, where she has been developing the script of her second feature film 'Yakiv'. In Ukraine, Victoria has established a script doctoring agency division within Alba film and is the creative producer and CEO of the company Alba Film. Victoria has written and directed numerous TV programs for various Ukrainian TV channels, including STB TV channel. She also directed and edited several feature documentaries for STB TV channel, including '9 lives of the terrorist Jacob Bljumkin', 'Three loves of the Father Machno', and 'Professor Viktor Petrov'. She also was working on several feature-length films as a script doctor, including 'The Embordient', 'The Bet and the Star', and 'Put My Head on a Place'.08: 3 wins & 5 nominations- Director
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Irena Stetsenko is known for Roses. Film-Cabaret (2021), Dolya (2014) and Zozulytsya (2014). She has been married to Serhiy Stetsenko since 19 December 2012. They have two children.08: 2 wins & 6 nomination- 07: 6 wins & 1 nomination
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Olga Kurylenko is a Ukrainian-French actress and model, went from sharing a cramped flat with her aunt, uncle, grandparents and cousin to starring as a Bond girl opposite Daniel Craig.
She was born Olga Konstantinovna Kurylenko on November 14, 1979, in Berdyansk, Ukraine, Soviet Union. Her mother, Marina Alyabysheva, divorced her father, Konstantin Kurylenko, soon after her birth. After the divorce her mother struggled to survive as an art teacher. Young Olga was brought up by her mother and her grandmother, Raisa. During her youth Olga had the humbling experience of living in poverty; she had no choice but to wear rags and had to darn the holes on her sweater. During her years in Ukraine she studied art and languages and spent seven years studying piano at a local school of music in Berdyansk. She also went to a ballet studio until 13.
At age 13 Olga and her mother made a trip to Moscow. There she was spotted by an agent, who approached her at a subway station and offered her a job as a model. Initially Olga's mother was suspicious, but she checked the agent's credentials and eventually allowed Olga to accept training as a model in Moscow, which turned out to be a good career choice.
By age 16 she was ready for the next step. She moved to Paris, learned French in six months and was signed by the Madison agency. At age 18 she appeared on the cover of Glamour, and in short order graced the covers of Elle, Madame Figaro, Marie Claire, and Vogue. She also became the face of Lejaby lingerie, Bebe clothing, Clarins and Helena Rubinstein cosmetic companies.
In 1999 Olga married French photographer Cedric Van Mol, but divorced him 3-1/2 years later. One day Olga presented herself to an acting agency. Eventually she swapped the catwalk for the movie screen, and her acting career took off. In 2005 she made her film debut as "Iris", a sensual beauty, in The Ring Finger (2005), by director Diane Bertrand.
Olga's cinematic roles have been notably steamy, and her natural beauty and explicit nudity attracted the attention of the male audiences. She appeared opposite Elijah Wood in Paris, I Love You (2006) and as "Sofia" in The Snake (2006), then co-starred as Russian beauty "Nika Boronina" opposite Timothy Olyphant in Hitman (2007). She also appeared as "Mina Harud" in the indie surveillance-thriller Tyranny (2008). On Christmas Eve 2007, Olga was offered to play what will become her biggest hit: co-starring as "Camille", the Bond girl, opposite Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace (2008), a sequel to Casino Royale (2006).
With the international success as Bond Girl, Olga also made appearances on various TV productions in Russia and Ukraine. In 2012, Olga Kurylenko was cast as Julia, supporting role in the Sci-Fi adventure Oblivion (2013) opposite Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman.07: 2 wins & 5 nominations- Director
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Alena Demyanenko was born on 8 May 1966 in L'viv, Ukraine. Alena is a director and producer, known for My Grandmother Fanny Kaplan (2016), Hutsulka Ksenya (2019) and F 63.9 Bolezn lyubvi (2013).07: 1 win & 6 nominations- Producer
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Mariia Springis a British Director, Producer and founder of Dreams Into Reality Production who was born and grew up in Ukraine. Having two degrees one in law and a second in Finance, she started her carrier at Financial Times where she never felt it is what she would love to do for her whole life. When Mariia moved to Cannes Lions she started finding herself, surrounded by creativity, inspiration and people who believed in the power of creativity through cinematography.
In addition to a successful career Mariia tried herself as a supporting actor and this is when she stepped into the world of cinematography and made an appearance in The Crown series and other featured films shot in Warner Bros. Studios and other studios. One should dream to be on a set with a famous actor and to be a part of a famous featured film but at some point Mariia realises her dream job is not acting but being behind the camera, leading, directing and creating amazing films.
Mariia mentioned when she was on the set of Fast & Furious chatting with Vin Diesel was the first time when she started admiring the job of the crew behind the camera and since there she tried to spend more and more time with the film crew rather acting with famous actors on set. Since then she started giving up on her acting carrier and spent more time with the filming crew and gained unforgivable experience assisting the filming crew in some scenes of House of Dragons, Luther, Secret Invasion, Slow Horses and other less-known films. Same time Mariia registered her production company and started filming documentaries and commercials for big brands like Cosmopolitan, Vogue, BT, Dell, GoPuff, Porsche, Panasonic, Cognism and more.
Mariia received her first credit when Dreams Into Reality Production was appointed by Roar Film to shoot London scenes for the Documentary: "Conviction Politics ARC Linkage Project". This was an amazing experience and her first chance to work shoulder-to-shoulder with a film producer and creative Director Stephen Thomas. Straight after she was asked to film an interview with Richard E. Grant and his house for the documentary "A Look Through His Lens" about Oscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot directed by Matthew Berkowitz.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 Mariia started working on the Documentary "Ukrainki Displaced" a documentary about the brutal assault on Ukraine by Russia which has forced over 7.02 million women and children to be displaced and flee Ukraine.06: 5 wins & 1 nomination- Director
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Bohdana Smyrnova is a film writer/director of intimate female driven dramas. With a captive eye for mixed messages, Smyrnova has worked out a meticulous improvisational script development technique that provides actors space to explore and actively engage, which later translates beautifully on-screen in authentic and idiosyncratic portraits. She holds an MFA in film production from NYU (USA) where she was Dean's Fellow, and a BA from Karpenko-Karyi institute of Theatrical Arts in Ukraine. She is an alumna of prestigious Cannes Film Festival Residence and Script East screenwriting lab. Her short films were screened at over 350 events around the world, including Rotterdam IFF, Clermont-Ferrand, Slamdance, Taipei Golden Horse, and French theatrical release. Bohdana's films/projects won over 20 awards. She has taught film in Syracuse and Wesleyan universities. She is currently preparing her debut feature film. Smyrnova splits her time between the USA and Ukraine.06: 5 wins & 1 nomination- Camera and Electrical Department
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Maryna Kovalevska was born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1995 She got her bachelors degree in Italian translations in Kiev National University of Taras Shevchenko. She started her film career in 2014, and made her first short film "Ma Perche?" (But why?) in Rome, Italy. She finished her Master's degree in the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles, CA) in Film&Media production. Since 2014 she made 10 short films. In 2017 she moved to Los Angeles, California.06: 4 wins & 2 nominations- Anastasiya Pustovit is known for When the Trees Fall (2018), Umbilical Cord (2021) and Between Us (2021).06: 4 wins & 2 nominations
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Maryna Roshchyna is known for In Joy (2018), Summer Fall (2013) and Witnesses. Captivity That Kills (2024).06: 3 wins & 3 nominations- Director
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Oleksandra Dzhyhanska is known for Under the Endless Sky (2022) and Bad Joke (2022).06: 1 win & 5 nominations- Director
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Oksana Artemenko is known for Nichnyy Shvydkyy (2019), Vanja (2012) and My Grandmother Fanny Kaplan (2016).06: 0 wins & 6 nominations- Director
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Oksana Kurmaz is known for Gibkiy Chaplin: Aspekt (2022), Staty lyudynoyu (Znovu navesni) (2020) and Darkest of Blue (2018).06: 0 wins & 6 nominations- Ada Rogovtseva was born on 6 July 1937 in Glukhov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, Ukraine]. She is an actress, known for Salyut, Mariya! (1971), Taras Bulba (2009) and Zimniy roman (2004). She was previously married to Konstantin Stepankov.05: 5 wins & 0 nominations
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Catherine Chepik is known for Imagination (2013).05: 2 win & 3 nominations- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Tetyana Kozhukalo is known for The Unnamed Story (2021), 70 000 years Ago (2023) and Capitan Brovary (2023).05: 2 wins & 3 nominations- Experienced in co-production, investment, and finance through her work with international companies, Natalia Libet is a film producer and a co-founder of the women-led production company "2Brave Productions" based in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has produced and co-produced several successful feature debuts, including Kateryna Gornostai's "Stop-Zemlia" (2021 Crystal Bear Berlinale Generation 14+), Mantas Kvedaravicius's "Parthenon" (2019 Venice FF's International Critics' Week), Marta Smerechynska's "Diary of a Bride of Christ" (2022 Sarajevo FF), and Anna Buryachkova's "Forever-Forever" (2023 Venice FF's Orizzonti Extra Competition). Natalia earned an MBA in the United States as the recipient of the 2000 Edmund Muskie/Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Award. She is a member of the European Producers Club, European and Ukrainian Film Academies, and an alumna of EURODOC 2021. Currently, Natalia also serves as the Head of Tatino Films' First Cut+, a semiannual workshop focusing on marketing and positioning of feature films.05: 2 wins & 3 nominations
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Anastasiya Maksymchuk is known for Refuge (2017), Dogs Don't Bite Good People (2021) and Nizhnist (2014).05: 2 wins & 3 nominations- Director
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Adelina Borets is known for Eden House (2021), The Wormwood Star (2018) and Flowers of Ukraine (2024).05: 1 win & 4 nominations- Director
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Oksana Karpovych is known for Intercepted (2024), Ne khvylyuysya, dveri vidchynyatsya (2019) and Temporary (2017).05: 1 win & 4 nominations- Director
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Zoya Laktionova is known for We Have Never Met (2023), Territory of Empty Windows (2021) and Diorama (2018).05: 0 wins & 5 nominations- Director
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Anna Morozova is known for Lalibela (2022) and Home, Sweet Home (2019).05: 0 wins & 5 nominations- Director
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Larisa Shepitko was born on 6 January 1938 in Bakhmut, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine]. She was a director and writer, known for The Ascent (1977), Heat (1963) and You and Me (1971). She was married to Elem Klimov. She died on 2 July 1979 in near Redkino, Kalinin Oblast, Russian SFSR, USSR.04: 4 wins & 0 nominations- Director
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Olga Artushevska is a filmmaker from Ukraine, based in Kyiv.
Alumnus of the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Kary theatre, cinema and television university Scriptwriting, course of Bohdan Zholdak and Olena Tereshkova/ 2018-2022 Film directing, course of Valentyn Marchenko/ 2022-2024
Despite the russian invasion, Olga stayed in Kyiv and continues studying and working, combining it with volunteering and defense. Two of her latest films (A chance to cry and My unfortunate cats) Olga finished and released during the blackout.04: 2 win & 2 nominations- Anna Kapustina is known for The Earth Is Blue as an Orange (2020), The First Company (2018) and Ten Seconds (2016).04: 2 win & 2 nominations
- Maryna Koshkina was born on 21 May 1993 in Kreminna, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. She is an actress, known for Blindfold (2020), The Forgotten (2019) and Silence (2021).04: 2 wins & 2 nominations
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Olesya Morgunets is known for Violonchel (2014), The Borderline. Hrubieszów Operation (2019) and I kozhna richka (2022).04: 2 wins & 2 nominations- Director
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Director, journalist, film critic (FIPRESCI member and editor-in-chief) and festival programmer. She worked as a director and screenwriter, creating media content for non-governmental organizations and socially responsible businesses such as WWF, OSCE, and UN, with a special focus on projects related to the East of Ukraine. Author of the series of video lectures dedicated to the Ukrainian cinema. Program coordinator of the OKO International Ethnographic Film Festival, which takes place in the Ukrainian region of Bessarabia. Since 2022, member of the Energa Camerimage Film Festival of cinematography art in Poland. As director made awarded in local and international festivals.04: 2 wins & 2 nominations- Director
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Ksenia Bugrimova is a multifaceted professional in the film and television industry, renowned for her exceptional talent and significant contributions to the global media landscape.
As the CEO and Creative Director of WOW Oscar Film Studio, Bugrimova has spearheaded numerous successful projects under the umbrella of Starlight Media Holding. She has been instrumental in adapting popular international franchises such as "The Bachelor," "The Biggest Loser," "Trip Advisor," "Extra Mile," "The Bachelorette," and "Ukraine's Got Talent" for Ukrainian audiences, showcasing her prowess as a director and producer.
Bugrimova is deeply committed to promoting gender equality within the industry and has championed this cause as the founder of the NGO "Ukrainian Female Film and Media Industry." Additionally, in the United Kingdom, she established the British Film and Media Association "Talented U," providing a platform for industry professionals to thrive.
Her dedication extends beyond borders, as she has volunteered for Ukrainian Media Resistance in various countries including India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Japan, as well as Ukrainian Voices in Asia. Bugrimova's work is evident in the creation of multiple award-winning multi-platform series such as "Kyiv Day and Night," along with other locally developed hits like "Extreme Makeover" and "Supermom."
Bugrimova's notable accolades include receiving the Teletriumf Best Show and Best TV Director awards, as well as the Teffie Best Show for her work on "The Biggest Loser." She has also been recognized at prestigious film festivals such as the Kyiv International Film Festival "Molodist -46" and the Monaco Film Festival. Notably, she was honored with the Effie Award Ukraine - Golden Award for Cross Media Storytelling, highlighting her expertise in strategic storytelling.
As an esteemed member of the Ukrainian Television Academy and the Ukrainian Film Academy, Bugrimova serves as an ambassador for the Little Venice Film Festival, further solidifying her influence on a global scale. Her involvement as a jury member at the International Television Festival Banff in 2015, along with her affiliations with Women in Film and TV associations in both the UK and US, underscore her commitment to fostering diversity and excellence within the industry.
With a proven track record as a startup visionary, Bugrimova was awarded the X-Ray Marketing Award for her work on "The Bachelor" in 2011 and consistently ranked in the 'Top of the Best Young Media Managers' from 2014 to 2018. She continues to be a driving force in the industry, shaping the global cinematic landscape, and amplifying the voices of underrepresented talent.04: 1 win & 3 nominations- Director
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Anastasiya Feshchuk is known for Young But It Will Pass (2019) and Above the Styx (2019).04: 1 win & 3 nominations- Director
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Oksana Kazmina is known for The Secret, the Girl and the Boy (2018), The Hospital (2015) and Zarosli (2017).04: 1 win & 3 nominations- Actress
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Angelika Ustymenko is a non-binary neurodivergent queer artist and activist based in Kyiv, Ukraine. They are a part of Rebel Queers whose actions are aimed to honour queer people and realise their liberation. In 2018, Angelika made their first short film that was shot on 16mm and premiered at Kyiv International Film Festival Molodist. After the full-scale invasion, they evacuated to Berlin and organised an exhibition featuring Ukrainian queer artists. After coming back to Kyiv the spring of 2022, they made a documentary about Ukrainian queer people during the war "Ukrainian Queer Fighters For Freedom". In 2023, Angelika released a new documentary "Rebel Queers: Ukraine's Queer Resistance" focusing on queer people in the Ukrainian army as well as a fiction short film "Before Curfew". Both films were premiered at Sunny Bunny LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.04: 1 win & 3 nominations- 03: 3 wins & 0 nominations
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Ratha Makeenkova is known for Maty apostoliv (2020) and Suspended Coffee (2019).03: 3 wins & 0 nomination- Director
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Maria Fedorchenko is known for Stop-Zemlia (2021) and Masha will be 20 soon (2024).03: 2 wins & 1 nomination- Actress
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Larisa Kadochnikova was born on 30 August 1937 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]. She is an actress and director, known for Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965), Vechir na Ivana Kupala (1968) and Mechtat i zhit (1975). She was previously married to Yuri Ilyenko.03: 2 wins & 1 nomination- Additional Crew
Aliona Penzii is known for Ukraine Overcoming the Darkness (2022).03: 2 wins & 1 nomination- Director
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Ganna Iaroshevych is known for As Far as Possible (2021), Art in the land of war (2022) and Flowers of Ukraine (2024).03: 1 win & 2 nominations- Director
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Snizhana Gusarevych is known for Not Alone (2020), Zirky na Zemli (2021) and Grown by Freedom (2023).03: 1 win & 2 nominations