Over 30 years in music — from live shows to studio recordings, from classical to rave and metal. In the entertainment industry since I was 16. More than 10 years working with advertising, movies, and TV series. I believe music must carry drama and support the visual story, helping express the core message of the director, producer, or client. Any style can work — as long as the task is clear, well-prepared, and everyone involved feels comfortable and inspired. That’s when the right sound happens.…

Pavel Filippenko

Over 30 years in music — from live shows to studio recordings, from classical to rave and metal. In the entertainment industry since I was 16. More than 10 years working with advertising, movies, and TV series. I believe music must carry drama and support the visual story, helping express the core message of the director, producer, or client. Any style can work — as long as the task is clear, well-prepared, and everyone involved feels comfortable and inspired. That’s when the right sound happens.…

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Over 30 years in music — from live shows to studio recordings, from classical to rave and metal.
In the entertainment industry since I was 16.
More than 10 years working with advertising, movies, and TV series.
I believe music must carry drama and support the visual story, helping express the core message of the director, producer, or client.
Any style can work — as long as the task is clear, well-prepared, and everyone involved feels comfortable and inspired. That’s when the right sound happens.

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Skills

Experience Level

Music Video
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Copywriting
Intermediate
Instrumental
Intermediate
Track
Intermediate

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Musician / Performer
January 1, 1994 - November 11, 2025
On the professional stage since 1994; released 6 full-length albums as musician and co-writer under the pseudonym Pashtet; performed with bands I.F.K., FAQ, Pashtet and Den.
Band Member at I.F.K., FAQ, Pashtet and Den
January 1, 1994 - November 11, 2025
Member of multiple bands under the Pashtet pseudonym; contributed to collaborations and albums.
Director / Producer
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Staged literary and musical performances for club venues "20s, 20th century" after graduation.
Playwright / Director
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
2008 - play for children 'Dunno and his friends'.
Teacher and Director at Moscow English-language theater studio "MESS"
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Taught and directed at the Moscow English-language theater studio; worked on Musical 'Seussical The Musical'. Rehearsals in English only.
Participant at Creative Laboratory of Musical Theater Directors (STD RF)
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Participant in a national creative laboratory for musical theater directors.
Second Director at Kinotavr Film Festival
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Second director for the opening of the Kinotavr Film Festival.
Music Producer at BBDO Moscow
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Music producer in TV-production department; clients include MTS, Mars, Frito Lay, Baltika; music for videos; rights management; coordination with composers.
Music Producer
January 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025
Music producer for video production companies (TV-series / full-length movies).
Musician / Singer / Co-writer at I.F.K. / FAQ / Pashtet and Den
January 1, 1994 - November 11, 2025
On the professional stage since 1994; released six full-length albums under the alias Pashtet; performed as musician and co-writer with bands I.F.K., FAQ, Pashtet and Den.
Actor at Dunno and His Friends
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Performed in the children's play 'Dunno and His Friends'.
Teacher and Director at Moscow English-language Theater Studio 'MESS'
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Taught and directed; produced the musical Seussical The Musical; rehearsals conducted in English only.
Participant at Creative Laboratory of Musical Theater Directors (STD RF)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Participant in a creative laboratory for musical theater directors.
Second Director (Opening) at Kinotavr Film Festival
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Served as the second director for the opening ceremony.
Music Producer (TV-production) at BBDO Moscow
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Music producer in the TV production department; worked with clients such as MTS, Mars, Frito Lay, Baltika; responsible for music for videos, collaboration with composers, rights acquisition, and documentation.
Music Producer at Various video production companies
January 1, 2021 - November 11, 2025
Music producer for video production companies; manages music for TV series and feature films.

Education

at Russian State University for the Humanities
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Specialty: Actor / Director of Musical Theater (Musical) at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
History and Philology (Student) at Russian State University for the Humanities
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Actor / Director of Musical Theater at Russian Institute of Theatre Arts
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Creative Laboratory of Musical Theater Directors (STD RF) – Participant
January 1, 2011 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

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