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Hi, I’m Viacheslav Rakovskyi, a Ukrainian filmmaker born in Mykolaiv in 1985. I’ve built a career as a cinematographer, director, and producer, working with Film.ua since 2009 and collaborating with international partners across Europe and North America. I’m fluent in Ukrainian and English.
In 2023 I founded TOMORROW film in Kyiv, and in 2025 I debuted as a documentary director. I’m passionate about storytelling through image and performance, and I aim to bring depth and humanity to every project I touch.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Cameraman / Director of Photography at Film.ua Studio
December 31, 2018 - October 24, 2025Field cameraman and director of photography; contributed to over 200 projects for Ukraine's largest film company, collaborating with international teams.
Director / Cinematographer at Independent Feature Film (State Film Support Agency)
December 31, 2018 - October 24, 2025Directed and shot a feature film with state support in Ukraine.
Director of Photography at Turn on the Light
December 31, 2020 - October 24, 2025Documentary DP; project supported by Marrakech Film Festival Foundation and Moroccan Royal Family Foundation.
Director of Photography at Family Album
January 1, 2023 - PresentDocumentary (2023).
Director – Cinematographer at DENGEROUS
January 1, 2023 - PresentDocumentary; Ukraine/Canada/France co-production.
Director of Photography at I Work at the Cemetery
January 1, 2022 - PresentDramatic feature; director of photography for the project.
Director of Photography at The Wizard of the Big City
January 1, 2022 - PresentRomantic comedy TV series (8 episodes) – director of photography.
Director of Photography (Second Unit) at Theory of Evil
January 1, 2021 - PresentDetective series (8 episodes); second unit DP.
Director, Cinematographer, Producer at THE ARK (Ukraine - USA co-production)
January 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025A Ukrainian family transforms their home into a war-time animal sanctuary for 1,000+ displaced animals. Narrated & Executive Produced by Kyra Sedgwick.
Cinematographer at The Dam / Kakhovsky Object
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Post-Kakhovka Dam explosion, Ukrainian soldiers battle zombies in Soviet bunkers.
Cinematographer at Silent Nava / Tykha Nava
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 20258-Episode Series • Detective Thriller Drama (Based on True Events).
Founder at TOMORROW film
January 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025Founded TOMORROW film in Kyiv (2023) to produce documentary and narrative cinema.
Documentary Director at TOMORROW film
January 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025Debuted as documentary director in 2025.
Education
Art Direction at Kyiv Academy of Media Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Bachelor of Information Technologies at College of Press and Television (Mykolaiv, Ukraine)
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025Qualifications
Golden Dzyga – Best Soundtrack, I Work at the Cemetery
January 1, 2023 - October 24, 2025Munich Film Awards 2021 – Best Film, I Work at the Cemetery
January 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025Montelupo Fiorentino IIFF 2021 – Best Cinematography, I Work at the Cemetery
January 1, 2021 - October 24, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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