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I'm Mariam Makhieva, a documentary filmmaker and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating human-centered visual stories on social, political, and scientific topics. I've produced documentary and short-form content for international media, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and I excel at translating complex issues into clear, engaging narratives. I handle full-cycle production—from research and filming to editing and post-production—and I thrive on remote collaboration across time zones and tight deadlines.…I'm Mariam Makhieva, a documentary filmmaker and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating human-centered visual stories on social, political, and scientific topics. I've produced documentary and short-form content for international media, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and I excel at translating complex issues into clear, engaging narratives. I handle full-cycle production—from research and filming to editing and post-production—and I thrive on remote collaboration across time zones and tight deadlines.

Mariam Makhieva

Documentary Filmmaker, Film Director, Filmmaker, +2

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I'm Mariam Makhieva, a documentary filmmaker and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating human-centered visual stories on social, political, and scientific topics. I've produced documentary and short-form content for international media, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and I excel at translating complex issues into clear, engaging narratives. I handle full-cycle production—from research and filming to editing and post-production—and I thrive on remote collaboration across time zones and tight deadlines.…I'm Mariam Makhieva, a documentary filmmaker and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating human-centered visual stories on social, political, and scientific topics. I've produced documentary and short-form content for international media, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and I excel at translating complex issues into clear, engaging narratives. I handle full-cycle production—from research and filming to editing and post-production—and I thrive on remote collaboration across time zones and tight deadlines.

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I’m Mariam Makhieva, a documentary filmmaker and video producer with 10+ years of experience creating human-centered visual stories on social, political, and scientific topics.

I’ve produced documentary and short-form content for international media, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and I excel at translating complex issues into clear, engaging narratives. I handle full-cycle production—from research and filming to editing and post-production—and I thrive on remote collaboration across time zones and tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Documentary Film Director at Gorky Film Studio

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2024

Directed and produced multiple documentary films from concept to final delivery. Managed all stages of production, including research, filming, editing, and post-production. Created films exploring science, society, and human stories.

Director / Video Producer at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Directed, filmed, and edited documentary films (12–24 min) for international audiences. Focused on real-life stories, social issues, and human-centered narratives. Delivered content under editorial deadlines in a fast-paced media environment.

Video Production Specialist at EXPO

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Developed concepts and produced documentary-style and commercial video content. Directed and edited videos about industrial and urban systems. Adapted complex topics into accessible visual formats.