Valentyn Vasyanovych
Biography
Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, producer and cinematography. Graduated from the Music College named after Viktor Kosenko. He started his professional career in cinema at the Institute of Geological Information Technologies named after IK Karpenko-Kary, who graduated in 1995 with a diploma from an operator, and in 2000 with a diploma from a director of a documentary. Engaged in the creative workshops of Ukrainian cinematographers Alexey Prokopenko and A. I. Koval. In 2006–2007, he studied at the School of Director A.Waida, Poland.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as self
A series about the evolution of various spheres of Ukrainian culture and its modern heroes. This is the result of 100+ interviews and stories about how whole layers of culture were created in Ukraine. It is an attempt to capture the outbreak that is happening today and that we are waiting for tomorrow, to understand the strengths and weaknesses, identify trends and find answers to questions that concern. Each episode reveals an important topic: from the phenomenon of Ukrainian pop music and clipmaking to movies, comedy, street art and local clothing brands.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Valyk
A dystopian story set in post-war Ukraine, where a frustrated film director struggles to make the most of his life after being denied the opportunity to pursue his movie-making career. Estranged from his wife and daughter, who have been living in Vienna and are reluctant to return to their war-torn nation, the director tries to find solace in his conviction that the difficult times will pass and life will return to normal.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self (the expert)
A documentary film about the rise of Ukrainian cinema both at the national level and on the international stage.