Hi, I'm Lidiia Utemova, a screenwriter and script editor specializing mostly in animated series for kids. Currently based in Sofia, Bulgaria, I collaborate with different studios. My work spans a range of animated projects, including charity-driven series and internationally distributed shows. I’m passionate about content that educates, entertains, and inspires audiences of all ages.

Lidiia Utemova

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Hi, I'm Lidiia Utemova, a screenwriter and script editor specializing mostly in animated series for kids. Currently based in Sofia, Bulgaria, I collaborate with different studios. My work spans a range of animated projects, including charity-driven series and internationally distributed shows. I’m passionate about content that educates, entertains, and inspires audiences of all ages.

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Hi, I’m Lidiia Utemova, a screenwriter and script editor specializing mostly in animated series for kids.
Currently based in Sofia, Bulgaria, I collaborate with different studios. My work spans a range of animated projects, including charity-driven series and internationally distributed shows. I’m passionate about content that educates, entertains, and inspires audiences of all ages.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
Bulgarian
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Screenwriter at Studio Da
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Freelance screenwriter for the animated series Babies and Flying Animals and The Little People. Contributed episode scripts and concept development for an early Russian charity project where all merchandise licensing and rights sales fund oncological treatment for children.
Freelance Screenwriter at Riki Group
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Freelance screenwriter for the animated series Beardy Bodo and Baby Riki. Collaborated on episodes and storylines for a major Russian animation company with global distribution to 90–100 countries in 50 languages and dialects.
Screenwriter and Script Editor at Studio 100 Kilowatt
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2026
Screenwriter for the animated series Homies and Eager Beaver. Script editor and screenwriter for Magic Kitchen, Nick the Inventor, The Turtles, Goroshek and Co. Magic Kitchen was sold and broadcast on Chinese platforms (including Mango TV).
Screenwriter at Metrafilms
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Screenwriter for the animated series Lex&Plu: Space Taxi Drivers and The Sheep’s Hotel.
Screenwriter at Claxon Production
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Screenwriter of the animated series Flora’s Team, focusing on environmental education for children.
Screenwriter at Caramel and Co
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Screenwriter of the animated series Turbozaurs, translated into 14 languages and broadcast worldwide.
Screenwriter and Script Editor at Studio Soyuzmultfilm
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2026
Screenwriter for Squared Zebra, Meowgic, Rackoons, Umka, Mr. Theo, Cat and Dog, The Infinite Fairytale, The Loodles, Cheburashka, The Crumbs. Also screenwriter and script editor for Orange Moo-cow, Monsikids, The Bananas. Participated in localization for UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of global distribution outside the CIS.

Education

Master's degree in Museology at Saint Petersburg State University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2010
Diploma in Journalism at RUDN University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment