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Director of Photography and documentary & commercial filmmaker with 10+ years of experience across conflict-zone journalism and high-end production. I shoot in unpredictable field conditions and on complex sets, always prioritizing atmosphere and human connection. My work spans Ukraine, Georgia, Bosnia, and Germany—covering culture, tradition, and frontline war stories—alongside documentary projects for major platforms and commercial productions including fashion and branded campaigns.…Director of Photography and documentary & commercial filmmaker with 10+ years of experience across conflict-zone journalism and high-end production. I shoot in unpredictable field conditions and on complex sets, always prioritizing atmosphere and human connection. My work spans Ukraine, Georgia, Bosnia, and Germany—covering culture, tradition, and frontline war stories—alongside documentary projects for major platforms and commercial productions including fashion and branded campaigns.

KYRYLO SVIETASHOV

Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Documentary Filmmaker, +2

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Director of Photography and documentary & commercial filmmaker with 10+ years of experience across conflict-zone journalism and high-end production. I shoot in unpredictable field conditions and on complex sets, always prioritizing atmosphere and human connection. My work spans Ukraine, Georgia, Bosnia, and Germany—covering culture, tradition, and frontline war stories—alongside documentary projects for major platforms and commercial productions including fashion and branded campaigns.…Director of Photography and documentary & commercial filmmaker with 10+ years of experience across conflict-zone journalism and high-end production. I shoot in unpredictable field conditions and on complex sets, always prioritizing atmosphere and human connection. My work spans Ukraine, Georgia, Bosnia, and Germany—covering culture, tradition, and frontline war stories—alongside documentary projects for major platforms and commercial productions including fashion and branded campaigns.

Available to hire

Director of Photography and documentary & commercial filmmaker with 10+ years of experience across conflict-zone journalism and high-end production. I shoot in unpredictable field conditions and on complex sets, always prioritizing atmosphere and human connection.

My work spans Ukraine, Georgia, Bosnia, and Germany—covering culture, tradition, and frontline war stories—alongside documentary projects for major platforms and commercial productions including fashion and branded campaigns.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Photo

Leadership

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Photo

Expert

Leadership

Intermediate

Language

Ukrainian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

English

Advanced

German

Beginner

Work Experience

Manager of Creative Marketing Projects at MHP

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed creative concepts and managed art direction for major food brands. Focused on brand strategy and positioning, and oversaw production work to ensure creative alignment with campaign objectives.

Documentary Cinematographer / Photojournalist at Al Jazeera / NBC / The Los Angeles Times

January 1, 2022 - Present

Produced video and photo coverage from Ukraine for international media outlets. Responsibilities included documentary and news cinematography, handheld run-and-gun reporting in active conflict zones, and operation under low-light and rapidly changing conditions. Delivered video work for Al Jazeera and NBC, and photo reportage for The Los Angeles Times.

Director of Photography — Commercial & Fashion at Freelance (incl. Mir & Co Production)

January 1, 2014 - Present

Shot commercials, music videos, and fashion campaigns with clients including Anoeses, Solo for Diamonds, Boudoir, DVNT, Helen Marlen, and Vogue Ukraine. Worked across natural and controlled lighting setups, collaborating with production teams to deliver polished results for brand-led visual storytelling.

Documentary Filmmaker / Director of Photography at Freelance

January 1, 2014 - Present

Directed and shot documentary projects across Ukraine, Georgia, Bosnia, and Germany, covering cultural identity, folk traditions, and frontline war coverage. Worked in active combat conditions, including a frontline documentary filmed in Bakhmut, Ukraine (2022). Credits include «Mosaics of Kyiv» (2025) for NOWNESS as Director of Photography & Co-Director, and «How I Spent My Summer Holidays» (2023) as Director of Photography, screened at Clermont-Ferrand ISFF and Docudays UA. Regularly works with small crews and/or solo in field environments, adapting quickly to changing light, weather, and access limitations while maintaining interview-driven storytelling.