I am an award-winning film and creative director with 15+ years of experience across music videos, commercials, features, and live productions. Based in the Bay Area, I’ve directed 300+ music videos with billions of views, produced 30+ global brand campaigns, and led multi-camera live concerts from concept through post.…

Sergii Tkachenko

I am an award-winning film and creative director with 15+ years of experience across music videos, commercials, features, and live productions. Based in the Bay Area, I’ve directed 300+ music videos with billions of views, produced 30+ global brand campaigns, and led multi-camera live concerts from concept through post.…

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I am an award-winning film and creative director with 15+ years of experience across music videos, commercials, features, and live productions.

Based in the Bay Area, I’ve directed 300+ music videos with billions of views, produced 30+ global brand campaigns, and led multi-camera live concerts from concept through post.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Advanced

Work Experience

Film Director at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Directed 300+ music videos for artists including Gogol Bordello, Sherine, KAZKA, and Yolka, with catalog surpassing 3B+ views. Produced 30+ commercials for Coca-Cola, Metro, and other brands, adapting campaigns for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Wrote and directed feature La Plage and series Pink Blood, overseeing casting, scheduling, and post-production. Led 10+ large-scale multi-camera live concert productions, delivering robust capture and editorial workflows.
Creative Director at Wei Lee LLC
February 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Led campaign storytelling and social-first content systems across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Coordinated stylists, DPs, editors, and designers across U.S. and Asia. Delivered high-concept commercial productions for luxury and tech brands.
Founder & Producer at T21 Film Studio LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Full-cycle production company operating in California and Ukraine. Founded and manage creative direction, production, post, and distribution for independent and client projects.
Film Director at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Directed 300+ music videos (Gogol Bordello, Sherine, KAZKA, Yolka); catalog surpassed 3B+ views. Delivered 30+ commercials incl. Coca-Cola and Metro; adapted for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Wrote and directed feature La Plage and series Pink Blood; managed casting, scheduling, and post. Led 10+ large-scale live concert productions with multi-camera workflows.
Creative Director at Wei Lee LLC
February 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Led campaign storytelling and social-first content systems across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Coordinated stylists, DPs, editors, and designers across U.S. and Asia. Delivered high-concept commercial productions for luxury and tech brands.
Founder & Producer at T21 Film Studio LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Full-cycle production company operating in California and Ukraine.
Film Director - Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Directed 300+ music videos across Europe and the U.S. (Gogol Bordello, Sherine, KAZKA, Yolka). Shot 30+ commercials for Coca-Cola, Metro, and other global brands. Directed La Plage (feature film) and Pink Blood (series). Staged 10+ live concert productions for European stars.
Creative Director at Wei Lee LLC
February 1, 2025 - October 4, 2025
Led campaign storytelling and social-first content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Managed cross-functional teams (stylists, DPs, editors, designers) across the U.S. and Asia. Delivered high-concept commercial productions for luxury and tech brands.
Director at La Plage
December 31, 2023 - October 4, 2025
Directed the feature La Plage; French-Ukrainian LGBT drama premiered on Fixer-Premiere; acclaimed for bold themes and emotional narrative.
Director at Pink Blood
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed Pink Blood, a dark comedy-drama series exploring six sisters with mysterious mustaches; unique mix of irony and emotional depth.
Director at Once in Como
December 31, 2019 - October 4, 2025
Short poetic film shot in Italy, focused on intimacy and ephemeral connections.
Founder & Producer at T 21 Film Studio LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Full-cycle production company operating in Ukraine and California.
Creative Director at Wei Lee LLC
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Led campaign storytelling and social-first content systems across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. Coordinated stylists, DPs, editors, and designers across U.S. and Asia. Delivered high-concept commercial productions for luxury and tech brands.

Education

B.A. in Cinematography and Film Production at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
B.A. in Cinematography and Film Production at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
B.A. in Cinematography and Film Production at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
B.A. in Cinematography and Film Production at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Best Film Director of the Year
January 1, 2014 - October 4, 2025
Best Music Video
January 1, 2013 - October 4, 2025
Best Director Creative: Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Casting
January 1, 2012 - October 4, 2025
DJI Certified Drone Filming
January 11, 2030 - October 4, 2025
DJI Drone Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
    paper FIXER X PATRIOT

    A branded short film created for the tech startup FIXER, bridging the worlds of film and logistics.
    Directed and produced by Sergii Tkachenko, who served as Executive Producer, Creative Director, and the driving creative force behind the project.
    Sergii also led the editing and color grading, ensuring the film’s distinctive cinematic tone.
    The piece captures the innovative energy and creative spirit that define the FIXER brand — where technology meets storytelling.

    paper Music Video Director — 300+ Projects Worldwide

    As a film director and cinematographer, I’ve created over 300 music videos for internationally recognized artists and major brands.

    My portfolio includes collaborations with Coca-Cola, Lenovo, Metro, Motorola, Adidas, and artists such as KAZKA, Gogol Bordello, Sherine, and many others.

    My work has accumulated over 3 billion views on YouTube, blending cinematic storytelling with strong visual identity and emotional resonance.

    From large-scale productions to intimate conceptual pieces, I bring a clear authorial vision and deep understanding of both music and narrative rhythm.

    https://vimeo.com/showcase/4608947

    paper Once Upon a Time in Como — Short Film

    Once Upon a Time in Como is a poetic short film directed by Sergii Tkachenko, exploring the quiet elegance of human emotion through cinematic minimalism.

    Filmed on location in Lake Como, Italy, the story captures a moment suspended in time — where beauty, nostalgia, and silence intertwine.

    The project showcases Sergii’s signature visual storytelling style — blending European art-house aesthetics with precise composition and emotional depth.

    paper La Plage — Ukraine’s First LGBT Feature Film

    The official trailer for the film “LA PLAGE” by director Sergii Tkachenko! “LA PLAGE” is a Ukrainian independent film and a hymn of the new wave, showcasing stories of free relationships, non-traditional couples, parental care, love and infatuation, loyalty and betrayal.

    It’s a captivating tale of those who are not confined within the world of outdated rules and traditions. The characters in the film, through the mediums of cinematography, music and sex, navigate their way to truth. Age and gender are insignificant to them, as their relationships burst forth as bright emotional explosions against the backdrop of Normandy’s landscapes, proving that love is beautiful in all its forms.

    ⚠️ WARNING: THIS FILM CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE, SCENES OF DRUG AND CIGARETTE USE, VIOLENCE, AND SCENES OF A SEXUAL NATURE.

    Fixer Premiere: http://fixer-premere.com