With a background in museology and literature from Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and Saint Petersburg State University, I have built my career at the intersection of creative production, cultural research, and media. My professional journey has included roles such as Head of Production at Neiro.ai, where I established a production department, managed budgets, scouted locations, cast talent, and directed projects. As Founder of Ultramarine Duck since 2022, I have leveraged my expertise in communication strategies and content creation to develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Ultramarine Duck specializes in providing communication services for brands through creative content production as well as strategy consulting and research. Positioned within the media production industry, we focus on delivering impactful narratives that align with our clients' goals. Whether it’s developing strategies or producing high-quality media content for diverse audiences across various industries—our work is driven by creativity and precision. Contact me to explore how Ultramarine Duck can elevate your brand’s messaging through custom-tailored solutions.

Marina Selezneva

With a background in museology and literature from Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and Saint Petersburg State University, I have built my career at the intersection of creative production, cultural research, and media. My professional journey has included roles such as Head of Production at Neiro.ai, where I established a production department, managed budgets, scouted locations, cast talent, and directed projects. As Founder of Ultramarine Duck since 2022, I have leveraged my expertise in communication strategies and content creation to develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Ultramarine Duck specializes in providing communication services for brands through creative content production as well as strategy consulting and research. Positioned within the media production industry, we focus on delivering impactful narratives that align with our clients' goals. Whether it’s developing strategies or producing high-quality media content for diverse audiences across various industries—our work is driven by creativity and precision. Contact me to explore how Ultramarine Duck can elevate your brand’s messaging through custom-tailored solutions.

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With a background in museology and literature from Saint Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and Saint Petersburg State University, I have built my career at the intersection of creative production, cultural research, and media. My professional journey has included roles such as Head of Production at Neiro.ai, where I established a production department, managed budgets, scouted locations, cast talent, and directed projects. As Founder of Ultramarine Duck since 2022, I have leveraged my expertise in communication strategies and content creation to develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs.

Ultramarine Duck specializes in providing communication services for brands through creative content production as well as strategy consulting and research. Positioned within the media production industry, we focus on delivering impactful narratives that align with our clients’ goals. Whether it’s developing strategies or producing high-quality media content for diverse audiences across various industries—our work is driven by creativity and precision. Contact me to explore how Ultramarine Duck can elevate your brand’s messaging through custom-tailored solutions.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Executive Producer / Head of Production at Neiro.ai
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Executive Producer overseeing end-to-end production of a global AI-documentary series; secured $30K+ production funding through investor outreach and client partnerships; managed 9600+ minutes across 15+ episodes, achieving 100% on-time delivery and hitting distributor milestones; maintained transparent financials via dedicated tracking systems; negotiated with distributors/partners (YouTube, X, Telegram) to align creative vision with revenue goals.
Executive Producer (Freelance - Documentary Content) at HeyGen
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Produced documentary-style AI training series (2400+ actors, 9600+ mins); secured client investment for high-profile deliverables; led creative-financial strategy across US/EU/Asia markets, maintaining budget transparency and milestone commitments; facilitated international co-productions with location scouting, casting, and distributor-ready delivery specifications.
Creative Executive Producer at Eksmo
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led funding strategies and partner negotiations for high-profile documentary audio projects with public figures; aligned creative direction with financial milestones for distributor-ready content delivery.

Education

Bachelor at St. Petersburg Institute of Culture
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Neurolinguistics Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services