Hi, I’m Lika Sidorova—a creative producer and content strategist with 10+ years in visual content creation. I blend experience in international sales, acquisitions, marketing, and PR to craft ideas from concept to final cut. I’ve directed and produced music videos, social content for all platforms, and video/print ads, and I enjoy helping innovative teams tell their stories through visual storytelling. I’m excited to contribute to a forward-thinking tech company by leveraging AI-powered storytelling and collaborative leadership.…

Lika Sidorova

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Hi, I’m Lika Sidorova—a creative producer and content strategist with 10+ years in visual content creation. I blend experience in international sales, acquisitions, marketing, and PR to craft ideas from concept to final cut. I’ve directed and produced music videos, social content for all platforms, and video/print ads, and I enjoy helping innovative teams tell their stories through visual storytelling. I’m excited to contribute to a forward-thinking tech company by leveraging AI-powered storytelling and collaborative leadership.…

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Hi, I’m Lika Sidorova—a creative producer and content strategist with 10+ years in visual content creation. I blend experience in international sales, acquisitions, marketing, and PR to craft ideas from concept to final cut.

I’ve directed and produced music videos, social content for all platforms, and video/print ads, and I enjoy helping innovative teams tell their stories through visual storytelling. I’m excited to contribute to a forward-thinking tech company by leveraging AI-powered storytelling and collaborative leadership.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Producer, Director, Scriptwriter & Presentation Designer at Freelance / Remote
January 1, 2016 - November 21, 2025
I develop and execute end-to-end creative concepts for tenders, direct and produce music videos, social content and corporate videos, and design presentations. I have delivered 100+ tender concepts, directed 5 award-winning music videos, scripted a TV series and multiple animated episodes, edited 50+ videos, and designed 200+ presentations. I also support localization and multi-format storytelling across platforms.
Editor of Original Content at Jellysmack / Black Crow Agency
April 30, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Edited 40+ video bundles for Conspiracy Central, Rap Lore, Judge Maria Lopez & Killer Bites; integrated B-Roll footage, motion graphics, and animations to enhance storytelling; handled sound design and music selection; designed compelling thumbnails; improved workflow efficiency, reducing editing time per bundle by 2 days; increased retention rate by 17% (to 42% in Q1 2024); collaborated with editing supervisor and performance manager to test content ideas; two videos surpassed 1M+ views, with one reaching 4.2M.
Head of Marketing and PR at Talan Film Company
August 31, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Developed PR strategy to increase B2B visibility; secured 200+ publications and video reports across industry press and federal channels; attracted distribution partners for two feature films via festival strategy; developed presentations for new projects slate in collaboration with designers and producers; organized content rights to ensure stable income and found a sales agent for additional rights.
Chief Sales & Development Officer at Wizart Animation
April 30, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Led sales and co-production negotiations at industry events; implemented creative ideas to attract buyers; established sales process and pricing strategy; concluded distribution deals enabling The Snow Queen to release in Russia/CIS and abroad; built warm distributor relationships for follow-on releases; sold Internet, Home Video & TV rights packages; identified a Spanish co-production partner to launch the first animated TV series (Yoko).
Licensing Manager at Tvigle Media
January 31, 2012 - January 31, 2012
Signed a BBC package deal bringing 200 hours of content to the platform; secured deals with Russian and European sales agencies and productions to bring multiple animated projects into kids programming (including Masha and the Bear); collaborated on distribution deals with Fox International Channels & Disney, pioneering streaming in Russia; represented the company at MIPCOM.
International PR Manager at Russian World Studios
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Established RWS in international media by securing 90+ publications (THR, Variety, Screen International, Financial Times) in collaboration with Freud Communications and independently; overfulfilled KPI on publications by 50%; represented the company at EFM and Cannes; coordinated international partnerships and production services, including collaborations with Cirque du Soleil and Paramount; assisted divisions to find talent and crew abroad and conducted research on European film tax incentives.
International Department Manager at Russian World Studios
May 31, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Coordinated international partnerships and production services, including collaborations with Cirque du Soleil and Paramount; assisted divisions in sourcing talent and crew abroad; conducted industry research on European film tax incentives and state support programs.
Marketing Specialist at Kronverk Cinema
July 31, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Led promotional activities that significantly boosted sales; increased theatre occupancy through pricing strategies; created detailed instructions for new theatre openings to standardize events; contributed to in-theatre advertising by researching opportunities and preparing cost proposals.
Freelance Creative Producer, Director, Scriptwriter & Presentation Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - November 21, 2025
Developed 100+ creative concepts for tenders; Directed 5 award-winning music videos; Scripted a TV-series and multiple animated episodes; Edited 50+ videos; Designed 200+ presentations; Led end-to-end production workflows from concept to final cut; Conducted research, scripting, and localization; Built small teams and managed production schedules for multi-format content across online and print channels.
Editor of Original Content at Jellysmack / Black Crow Agency
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Edited 40+ video bundles for Conspiracy Central, Rap Lore, Judge Maria Lopez & Killer Bites; integrated B-Roll footage, motion graphics and animations; handled sound design and music selection; designed thumbnails; improved workflow efficiency, reducing editing time per bundle by 2 days; increased retention to 42% in Q1 2024; two videos surpassed 1M views (one hitting 4.2M).
Head of Marketing and PR at Talan Film Company
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Developed and executed PR strategy, increasing company visibility in the B2B market; secured 200+ publications & video reports; attracted distribution partners for 2 feature films via festival strategy; developed presentations for new projects; secured stable income from content library by organizing rights and catalog assets.
Chief Sales & Development Officer at Wizart Animation
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013
Led sales and co-production negotiations at industry events; implemented sales processes and pricing strategies; concluded distribution deals enabling the 'The Snow Queen' as a first full-length Russian project released internationally; built distributor relationships to support ongoing releases; secured a Spanish co-production partner to launch the company’s first animated TV series ('Yoko').
Licensing Manager at Tvigle Media
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Signed a package deal with BBC bringing 200 hours of content to the platform; secured deals with Russian and European sales agencies and productions for 15+ animated projects (including 'Masha and the Bear'); collaborated on distribution deals with Fox International Channels & Disney, pioneering Hot from the US streaming in Russia; represented the company at MIPCOM.
Marketing Specialist at Kronverk Cinema
July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008
Led promotional activities resulting in significant sales increases for promotional combos; improved theatre occupancy through pricing policy changes; created standard operating instructions for new theatre openings and promotional materials for ad sales.

Education

Master’s degree in International Management at Saint-Petersburg State University, Graduate School of Management
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Exchange student program (FIRST Grant) at Jyväskylä University, School of Business & Economics
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Music Video Directing Workshop at Wordshop Academy
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Music Video Directing Workshop at Wordshop Academy
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Master’s degree with honors in International Management at Saint-Petersburg State University, Graduate School of Management
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Exchange student, FIRST Grant Program at Jyvaskyla State University, School of Business & Economics
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Key of Keynote at Bonnie & Slide Academy
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Master’s degree in International Management
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Exchange program (FIRST Grant)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Music Video Directing Workshop
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Basics of Photoshop
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Cool Slides Templates
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Yummi Tips – Creative Techniques for Ideation in ad
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Storytellers Club – Writing workshops
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025
Film School Indie Cinema – Short Film Writing
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
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    Music Video

    Directed by Lika Sidorova
    Directors of Photography: Exteriors – Nikolay Belikov, Interiors – Mikhail Selikhov
    Camera: Vladimir Galeev
    Cast: Evgeniya Mandzhieva, Evgenie Melentyev
    Make Up Artists: Elena Dmitrienko, Olga Korobeinik
    Costumes: Alisa Viduta
    Edit: Anna Matskova, Evgeny Chernyshev
    Color Grading: Serafim Salnikov

    With participation of Wordshop Music Video by Andrey Mousin and Alena Koukoushkina
    © 2016

    Filmmaker Sessions Volume 12 Selection (2019)

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    Music Video

    Logline: Inspired by a dancer, a small boy trains himself into a one.

    Everything in our life happens because of people - they inspire us, we learn from them, they make us angry and boost us to develop.

    I was dancing for a long time and every dancer seemed to have a story of how he/she saw someone danced and decided to dip into that. Years later, dance was still with them with all the emotions. skills, inspiration, people and adventures it brings. I wanted to revoke a feeling of gratitude to those who once inspired us.

    Cast: Rafael Guseinov, Elena Feoktistova, Vlad Madyar
    Music: Nikolay Zhigulin
    Director: Lika Sidorova
    DOP: Aleksandra Avdonina
    Choreography: Elena Feoktistova
    Producers: Daria Artemieva, Lika Sidorova
    Editor: Lika Sidorova
    Color Correction: Serafim Salnikov
    Sound Design: Andrey Shulyapov
    Crew: Mikhail Kopytkov, Nikolay Belikov, Alexey Krutikov

    A Royal Chance Film Festival Nominee 2024
    Scopifest 2024 Selection
    WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival Quater-Finalist 2024

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    Spec ad project

    Spec ad (industry-generic) created as part of #GeneroAIChallenge conducted by Genero Platform.

    Creator: Lika Sidorova
    Producer, web-developer: Tatiana Kuumola