I am an award-winning documentary film director, DOP and video editor with a strong background in crafting emotionally resonant and visually compelling films and videos. I collaborate with directors and creative teams to refine artistic visions, ensuring seamless storytelling through pacing, sound integration, and visual coherence. I manage post-production workflows, meet tight deadlines, and deliver polished content for international film festivals and distribution. In my work, I strive to bring emotional depth and visual coherence to every project. I have worked across Ukraine, Hungary, Belgium, and Portugal, and I value collaboration and empathy in creative teamwork. I am committed to storytelling that resonates with audiences and to supporting diverse voices through thoughtful editing, thoughtful pacing, and careful sound design.

Lesia Diak

I am an award-winning documentary film director, DOP and video editor with a strong background in crafting emotionally resonant and visually compelling films and videos. I collaborate with directors and creative teams to refine artistic visions, ensuring seamless storytelling through pacing, sound integration, and visual coherence. I manage post-production workflows, meet tight deadlines, and deliver polished content for international film festivals and distribution. In my work, I strive to bring emotional depth and visual coherence to every project. I have worked across Ukraine, Hungary, Belgium, and Portugal, and I value collaboration and empathy in creative teamwork. I am committed to storytelling that resonates with audiences and to supporting diverse voices through thoughtful editing, thoughtful pacing, and careful sound design.

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I am an award-winning documentary film director, DOP and video editor with a strong background in crafting emotionally resonant and visually compelling films and videos. I collaborate with directors and creative teams to refine artistic visions, ensuring seamless storytelling through pacing, sound integration, and visual coherence. I manage post-production workflows, meet tight deadlines, and deliver polished content for international film festivals and distribution. In my work, I strive to bring emotional depth and visual coherence to every project.

I have worked across Ukraine, Hungary, Belgium, and Portugal, and I value collaboration and empathy in creative teamwork. I am committed to storytelling that resonates with audiences and to supporting diverse voices through thoughtful editing, thoughtful pacing, and careful sound design.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Portuguese
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German
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Work Experience

Freelance Film and Video Editor
January 1, 2022 - Present
Edited short and feature-length documentaries for international festivals, ensuring high-quality cuts and adherence to creative briefs. Consulted the directors and producers on refining story arcs, pacing, and tone, delivering polished films under tight deadlines. Managed post-production workflows, including footage organization, rough cuts, and final exports for distribution.
Founder & Producer at DramaFree
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee post-production for multiple documentary projects, coordinating with editors to maintain artistic vision and meet deadlines. Managed budgets, schedules, and festival submissions, ensuring smooth delivery of edited content.
Project Manager at One Health Creative Agency
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Coordinated video content creation, including editing scripts and overseeing post-production for mental health campaigns. Managed media projects, ensuring high-quality video outputs for TV, online platforms, and print media.
Freelance Journalist at Various Outlets (Korydor, The Ukrainians, Ukrainer, etc.)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2022
Edited multimedia content, including video interviews and photo reportages, for online and print media.

Education

Master's in Film Directing at DocNomads
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Master's in Communications at National University of Ostroh Academy
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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