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Hi, I’m Illia Zhukovin. I work as a cinematographer and colorist with a passion for telling stories through image, light, and mood. I collaborate closely with directors to shape visuals from planning and shooting to post‑production, ensuring clear storytelling and strong atmosphere in every frame.
Based in Potsdam, Germany, I’ve contributed to documentaries, shorts, and commercials across Europe, bringing strong technical skills, reliable camera operation, and thoughtful color grading to every project.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Ukrainian
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Work Experience
Camera Operator, Editor at Event by Tiffany GmbH
January 1, 2023 - PresentWorked as a cameraman and editor for event recording and production.
Camera Operator, Editor at Hauptstadt TV GmbH
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Operated camera and performed editing duties for dramas and documentaries.
Director of Photography, Screenplay Author, Colourist at Own Short Film Production
January 1, 2025 - PresentDirected, wrote, worked as Director of Photography and Colourist on a short film project.
Director of Photography, Colourist at Short Film "Weise, Miesepeter und Ehrlicher"
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025Handled Director of Photography and Colourist roles during the shooting process.
Director of Photography, Colourist at Teaser for Feature Film "I Thought You Were Real"
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Worked as Director of Photography and Colourist for the teaser production.
1st Assistant Camera (Post-Production Process) at Short Film "Kotti Express"
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Served as 1st AC during post production.
Director of Photography, Gaffer at Documentary Film "The Intersection" (Leipzig, Berlin parts)
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Directed photography and lighting for various parts of the documentary film.
Colourist at Short Film "VECHER YA"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Performed colour grading for the short film.
Colourist at Documentary "THE CERAMIST"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Colour grading of the documentary film.
Director of Photography, Video Editor, Colourist at Short Film "Green Door"
January 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025Directed photography, video editing, and colour grading.
Screenwriter, Director, Director of Photography, Gaffer, Video Editor, Colourist at Short Film "Fate Vest"
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Handled all creative and technical roles from scripting to post-production colouring.
Director of Photography at Short Film "For You"
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Responsible for cinematography.
Director of Photography, Colourist at Commercial Video for Fahland
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Managed cinematography and colour grading for commercial advertising.
Colourist at Advertisement for "Film UA"
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025Performed colour grading in the advertisement project.
1st Unit of Camera, Video Editor, DIT at Advertisement for NIX "Benefit focus"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Operated camera, editing, and Digital Imaging Technician roles.
Director of Photography, Gaffer at Ukrainian Bartenders Association
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Handled lighting and camera duties for promotional videos.
Director of Photography at ArtMarks Production for "Taras Lysenko"
December 31, 2020 - September 4, 2025Responsible for cinematography in production.
Director of Photography, Video Editor, Colourist at Advertisement for Beauty Championship
December 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025Managed cinematography, editing, and colour grading.
Colourist at Music Video "LISHA - Ля Тю Шо"
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Performed colour grading on the music video project.
Colourist at Music Video "Zelenooka - Гордый Промінь"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Colour grading for music video.
Director of Photography / 1st Assistant Camera / Colourist at Event by Tiffany GmbH
January 1, 2023 - PresentWorking as Director of Photography, 1st Assistant Camera, and Colourist, handling on-set camera operations and post-production color grading for event videography projects.
Cameraman / Editor at Hauptstadt TV GmbH
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Filmed and edited dramas and documentaries, managing camera operations and video editing for various TV productions.
Director of Photography / Colourist at Independent Production
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduced, directed, and managed photography and color grading of a short film in independent production, leading creative visual storytelling and post-production processes.
Director of Photography / Colourist at Short film “Weise, Miesepeter und Ehrlicher”
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025Served as Director of Photography and Colourist overseeing shooting and post-production color correction for the short film project.
Director of Photography / Colourist at Teaser for the feature film “I Thought You Were Real”
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Handled cinematography and color grading services for a feature film teaser, enhancing visual narrative through lighting and post-processing.
1st Assistant Camera at Short film “Kotti Express”
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Supported camera department as 1st Assistant Camera during post-production processes for the short film.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at Documentary Film "The Intersection"
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Responsible for cinematography and lighting (gaffer) for parts of the documentary filmed in Leipzig and Berlin, contributing to the visual and atmospheric elements.
Colourist at Short Film "VECHER YA"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Performed color grading to enhance the visual tone and mood of the short film.
Colourist at Documentary "THE CERAMIST"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Provided professional color correction and grading services throughout the documentary production.
Director of Photography / Video Editor / Colourist at Short Film "Green Door"
January 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025Handled multiple roles including Director of Photography, video editing, and color grading to deliver a cohesive short film production.
Screenwriter / Director / Director of Photography / Gaffer / Video Editor / Colourist at Short Film "Fate Vest"
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Multi-role participation including screenplay writing, directing, cinematography, lighting, editing, and color grading across the whole short film project.
Director of Photography at Short Film "For You"
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography to capture visual storytelling for the short film production.
Director of Photography / Colourist at Commercial video for Fahland
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Directed photography and color graded the commercial video project for the Fahland brand.
Colourist at Advertisement for 'Film UA'
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025Provided color grading services to enhance a commercial advertisement for Film UA.
1st Unit of Camera / Video Editor / DIT at Advertisement for NIX "Benefit focus"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Handled diverse roles including primary camera operator, video editing, and digital imaging technician responsibilities.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at Ukrainian Bartenders Association
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Managed cinematography and lighting roles for projects related to the Ukrainian Bartenders Association.
Director of Photography at ArtMarks Production for 'Taras Lysenko'
December 31, 2020 - September 4, 2025Directed photography work for the project related to Taras Lysenko within ArtMarks Production.
Director of Photography / Video Editor / Colourist at Advertisement for Beauty Championship
December 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025Directed photography, edited video, and color graded for a commercial advertisement focused on a beauty championship event.
Camera Operator, Editor at Event by Tiffany GmbH
January 1, 2023 - PresentWorked as a cameraman and editor on events and productions, managing cinematography and editing tasks to deliver high-quality visual content.
Camera Operator, Editor at Hauptstadt TV GmbH
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Operated cameras and edited dramas and documentaries, contributing to various film formats with a focus on visual storytelling and post-production color grading.
Director of Photography, 1st Assistant Camera, Colorist at Own Productions
January 1, 2025 - PresentProduced several short films, taking on multiple roles such as screenplay author, director of photography, and colorist to oversee the production and post-production processes.
Director of Photography, Colorist at Short Film "Weise, Miesepeter und Ehrlicher"
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025Managed cinematography and color grading during the filming process to achieve the desired visual tone and style.
Director of Photography, Colorist at Teaser for Feature Film "I Thought You Were Real"
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Handled camera work and color grading for the teaser production, ensuring high-quality visual presentation.
1st Assistant Camera at Short Film "Kotti Express"
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Assisted in the post-production process by supporting camera operations and managing related tasks.
Director of Photography, Gaffer at Documentary Film "The Intersection"
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Served as director of photography and gaffer during the production, contributing to lighting and camera work for parts filmed in Leipzig and Berlin.
Colorist at Short Film "VECHER YA"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Provided color grading services to enhance the visual aesthetic of the short film.
Colorist at Documentary "THE CERAMIST"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Responsible for color grading during the post-production phase of the documentary.
Director of Photography, Video Editor, Colorist at Short Film "Green Door"
January 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025Covered multiple roles including cinematography, editing, and color grading to deliver the final visual production.
Screenwriter, Director, Director of Photography, Gaffer, Video Editor, Colorist at Short Film "Fate Vest"
January 1, 2016 - September 4, 2025Led and managed various aspects of the short film production from writing, directing, cinematography, lighting, editing to color grading.
Director of Photography at Short Film "For You"
January 1, 2016 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography for the short film, crafting the visual narrative through camera work.
Director of Photography, Colorist at Commercial Video for Fahland
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Directed photography and color graded a commercial video to enhance brand presentation.
Colorist at Advertisement for Film UA
January 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025Provided color grading services to advertisement projects ensuring consistent and appealing visual output.
1st Unit Camera, Video Editor, DIT at Advertisement for NIX "Benefit Focus"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Managed first unit camera work, video editing, and digital imaging technician duties for advertising content.
Director of Photography, Gaffer at Ukrainian Bartenders Association
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Handled cinematography and lighting for association media projects.
Director of Photography at ArtMarks Production for "Taras Lysenko"
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025Operated as director of photography managing the visual recording of the production.
Director of Photography, Video Editor, Colorist at Advertisement for Beauty Championship
January 1, 2019 - September 4, 2025Managed filming, editing, and color correction tasks for a beauty championship advertisement.
Colorist at Music Video "LISHA - Ля Тю Шо"
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Color graded music video to enhance the visual atmosphere and aesthetic.
Colorist at Music Video "Zeleenooka - Гордий Промінь"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Handled the color grading of the music video for artistic and visual consistency.
Director of Photography / 1AC / Colorist at Event by Tiffany GmbH
January 1, 2023 - PresentResponsible for camera operation, assistant camera duties, and color correction for event productions.
Colorist at YouTube Show "Gagarin Show"
January 1, 2022 - September 4, 2025Provided color grading, 1st unit camera work, and DIT services for this YouTube production.
1st Unit Camera, Focus Puller at YouTube Show "Shendi Show"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Operated camera and managed focus pulling for this YouTube series.
Camera Operator / Editor at Hauptstadt TV GmbH
January 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025Operated cameras and performed editing tasks for dramas and documentaries.
Director of Photography, Gaffer at YouTube Show "Trempel Prod"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Led camera and lighting crew in filming this YouTube show.
Director of Photography, Screenplay Writer, Colorist at Own Short Film Production
January 1, 2025 - PresentWrote scripts, directed photography, and performed color grading for self-produced short films.
Editor at YouTube "Decider"
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Edited 360-degree camera footage for YouTube and Instagram content production.
Director of Photography / Colorist at Short Film "Weise, Miesepeter und Ehrlicher"
January 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025Handled cinematography and color grading during the filming process.
Director of Photography, Video Editor at YouTube Series "Miss Euro 2016"
January 1, 2016 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography and edited videos of this YouTube series.
Director of Photography / Colorist at Feature Film Teaser "I Thought You Were Real"
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Directed photography and provided color grading for the teaser of a feature film.
1st Assistant Camera at Short Film "Kotti Express"
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Worked as 1st Assistant Camera involved in post-production processes.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at Documentary Film 'The Intersection'
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Handled cinematography and lighting for parts shot in Leipzig and Berlin during post-production stage.
Colorist at Short Film "VECHERYA"
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Performed color grading for this short film.
Colorist at Documentary 'THE CERAMIST'
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Worked as colorist for this documentary project.
Director of Photography / Video Editor / Colorist at Short Film 'Green Door'
January 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography, video editing, and color grading.
Screenwriter / Director / Director of Photography / Gaffer / Video Editor / Colorist at Short Film 'Fate Vest'
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Multifaceted role involving writing, directing, cinematography, lighting, video editing and color grading.
Director of Photography at Short Film 'For You'
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Directed photography for this film.
Director of Photography / Colorist at Commercial Video for Fahland
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography and color grading for a commercial video.
Colorist at Advertisement for 'Film UA'
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025Color grading for advertisement.
1st Unit Camera / Video Editor / DIT at Advertisement for NIX 'Benefit Focus'
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Responsible for operating 1st unit camera, video editing, and digital imaging technician duties.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at Ukrainian Bartenders Association
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Managed cinematography and lighting for association projects.
Director of Photography at ArtMarks Production for 'Taras Lysenko'
December 31, 2020 - September 4, 2025Directed photography for production.
Director of Photography / Video Editor / Colorist at Advertisement for Beauty Championship
December 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography, video editing, and color grading.
Colorist at Music Video 'LISHA - Ля Тю Шо'
December 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Performed color grading for music video.
Colorist at Music Video 'Zelenooka - Гордый Промінь'
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Color grading for music video project.
Colorist at Music Video for Color Grading Course
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Performed color grading for educational music video.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at Music Video 'Navai - Черный Мерен (cover by Maxim Soul)'
December 31, 2020 - September 4, 2025Directed photography and managed lighting.
Director of Photography at Art Performance 'Catharsis'
December 31, 2019 - September 4, 2025Directed cinematography for art performance.
1st Unit Camera / Colorist / DIT at YouTube Show 'Gagarin Show'
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025Operated 1st unit camera, color grading, and digital imaging technician duties.
1st Unit Camera / Focus Puller at YouTube Show 'Shendi Show'
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Operated camera and pulled focus.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at YouTube Show 'Trempel Prod'
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Directed photography and managed lighting.
Editor at YouTube 'Decider' (360-degree camera content)
December 31, 2021 - September 4, 2025Edited immersive 360 video content for YouTube and Instagram.
Director of Photography / Video Editor at YouTube Series 'Miss Euro 2016'
December 31, 2016 - September 4, 2025Handled cinematography and editing duties for the series.
Director of Photography / 1AC / Colourist at Tiffany GmbH
January 1, 2023 - PresentDP and colorist for an event production; responsibilities included 1st AC and editing tasks.
Camera Operator / Editor at Hauptstadt TV GmbH
January 1, 2022 - PresentCamera operation and editing for documentaries and TV segments.
Screenwriter / Director of Photography / Colourist (Postproduction) at Kurzfilm aus eigener Produktion
January 1, 2025 - PresentDrehbuchautor, DP and colorist for a self-produced short film.
Director of Photography / Colourist at Weise, Miesepeter und Ehrlicher (Kurzfilm)
January 1, 2024 - PresentDP and colorist for the short film production.
AC / Post Production Colorist at Kotti Express (Short Film)
January 1, 2023 - Present1AC and color grading for post‑production workflow.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at The Intersection (Documentary)
January 1, 2021 - PresentDP and Gaffer for documentary sequences in Leipzig/Berlin regions.
Colourist at Vechir Ya (Short Film)
January 1, 2021 - PresentColor grading for the short film.
Director of Photography / Video Editor / Colourist at Green Door (Short Film)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017DP, video editor and colorist for a 2016 short film.
Screenwriter / Director / Director of Photography / Gaffer / Video Editor / Colourist at Fate Vest (Short Film)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Multiple roles including screenwriting, direction, DP, lighting, editing and color grading.
Director of Photography at For You (Short Film)
January 1, 2016 - PresentDP for the short film, supported by post‑production work.
Director of Photography at Taras Lysenko (Commercial)
January 1, 2020 - PresentDP for advertisement project.
Director of Photography at Beauty Championship (Advertisement)
January 1, 2019 - PresentDP for beauty championship promotional video.
Director of Photography / Gaffer at NIX 'Benefit Focus' (Advertisement)
January 1, 2021 - PresentDP and Gaffer for advertisement spot.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and TV Arts at Kharkiv State Academy of Culture
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and TV Arts at Kharkiv State Academy of Culture
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and TV Arts at Kharkiv State Academy of Culture
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Color Correction Course at Colograding DAO
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and TV Arts at Kharkiv State Academy of Culture
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and TV Arts at Kharkiv State Academy of Culture
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Color Correction Course at Color Grading DAO
January 1, 2020 - January 20, 2026Qualifications
Color Correction Course “Colograding DAO”
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025Colour Correction Course “Colograding DAO”
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Cinema and TV Arts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017Color Correction Course
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Color Correction Course at Colorgrading DAO
January 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025Color Grading DAO - Color Correction Course
January 1, 2020 - January 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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