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Anastasia Kirillova

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Born in Russia, raised in Sweden, and shaped by over a decade of work and study in the UK, I’m a director, editor and sound designer with a love for emotionally charged storytelling — the kind that listens as much as…

About

Born in Russia, raised in Sweden, and shaped by over a decade of work and study in the UK, I’m a director, editor and sound designer with a love for emotionally charged storytelling — the kind that listens as much as it looks.
Trained at the Royal College of Art in London, I spent over a decade developing stories and visuals language for world- leading brands and working alongside some of Europe’s most respected commercial directors. My own films — known for strong cinematography, immersive soundscapes and emotional depth — have been screened at major international festivals and awarded prizes including Best Documentary and Best Cinematography nominations.
Alongside my creative work, I mentor others. As Head of Talent for the Baltic to Black Sea Documentary Network, I’ve supported filmmakers from war-torn and censored regions in shaping local stories into films that speak to the world.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • SwedishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education

Work experience· 15 roles

Head of Talent · Baltic to Black Sea documentary networkDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

Mentor and facilitator of editing workshops and residencies; development of pitch-trailer labs; rough-cut labs and story workshops; 7-day residencies

Consultant · COMPANY OF STEELDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

Three Ukrainian war veterans return home, stronger but scarred

Consultant · FRAMING HERJan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Escaping her troubled past, a young filmmaker seeks guidance from fellow female filmmakers in China, India and Kazakhstan

Editor · DIVIA (Feature documentary)Jan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Editor · STAN THE MAN (Feature documentary)Jan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Sound Designer · SANE SOCIETYJan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Consultant / Editor · MOTHERLANDDec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo
Director / Editor · BALTIC TO BLACK SEA DOCUMENTARY NETWORK PROMOJan 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education· 8

Be Licensed course in Sound production · Be Licensed2024 – 2025
Filming in the Amazon Film Lab · Apichatpong Weerasethakul Filming in the Amazon Film Lab2022 – 2025
MA - Visual Communication · Royal College of Art2011 – 2013
Directing Actors Workshop · Raindance2004 – 2005

Certifications and awards

Be Licensed course in Sound production2024 – 2025

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