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.

Anastasia Kirillova

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.

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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 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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Sound Designer at SANE SOCIETY
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
A tragicomic series of cinematic portraits of individuals, all trying to overcome their traumas, by turning to self-help guides.
Editor at STAN THE MAN (Feature documentary)
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Scene editor of a documentary in development/production.
Editor at DIVIA (Feature documentary)
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Sound supervisor. As the editor, I also took upon myself to be the film’s sound supervisor, in order to craft the voice of nature in close collaboration with the sound design team and the film’s composer.
Director / Editor at BALTIC TO BLACK SEA DOCUMENTARY NETWORK PROMO
January 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
3-minute promo for a community of documentary filmmakers
Assembly Editor at THE PRESIDENT NEEDS MORE TIME
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
A meditation of the fatal era of AIDS-denialism in South Africa
Director at EUROVISION POSTCARDS
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Two 40 second commercials for Finland & Bulgaria
Director / Editor at DELAKTIG
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
A 10-minute promo-documentary for Ikea and Tom Dixon
Insert Director at HUMAN BODY
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Inserts for a 6-part BBC4 documentary series
Editor and Narrative Consultant at TASTE OF MULBERRY
January 1, 2019 - November 27, 2025
Edit and narrative for a feature documentary (Mantaray films, Sweden/France)
Consultant / Editor at MOTHERLAND
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Award-winning documentary; involved in editing and narrative consultancy; EFA nomination; DOX at CPH:DOX continued
Narrative Consultant at SONGS OF SLOW BURNING EARTH
January 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
WIP pitch editor; Reflective observations of Ukraine in wartime to contemplate the normalization of war
Consultant at COMPANY OF STEEL
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Three Ukrainian war veterans return home, stronger but scarred
Consultant at FRAMING HER
January 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Escaping her troubled past, a young filmmaker seeks guidance from fellow female filmmakers in China, India and Kazakhstan
Head of Talent at Baltic to Black Sea documentary network
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Mentor and facilitator of editing workshops and residencies; development of pitch-trailer labs; rough-cut labs and story workshops; 7-day residencies
Creative Development Freelance at Various production companies
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Wrote, researched and designed visual treatments; edited pitch trailers; worked with top directors and production companies in London

Education

Be Licensed course in Sound production at Be Licensed
October 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Filming in the Amazon Film Lab at Apichatpong Weerasethakul Filming in the Amazon Film Lab
June 1, 2022 - November 27, 2025
MA - Visual Communication at Royal College of Art
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013
Directing Actors Workshop at Raindance
November 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
BA - Film and Television at University of Westminster
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2002
French language and culture course at Universite de Stendahl
February 1, 1998 - May 1, 1998
Brannkyrka gymnasium (Swedish high school) at Brannkyrka gymnasium
September 1, 1992 - May 1, 1996
Student exchange at Langham Creek High School
August 1, 1994 - June 1, 1995

Qualifications

Be Licensed course in Sound production
October 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

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