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Elmira Minabudinova

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I am Elmira Minabudinova, a passionate creative professional specializing in directing, screenwriting, videography, art directing, and acting.

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I am Elmira Minabudinova, a passionate creative professional specializing in directing, screenwriting, videography, art directing, and acting. With hands-on experience in production assistance and copywriting, I enjoy developing social media strategies and creating engaging photo and video content. I have been actively involved in short films and commercial productions, contributing in multiple roles including director, writer, producer, and art director.

Based in Lisbon, Portugal, I hold an Associate Degree in Directing, Cinema and TV, and continue to hone my craft through diverse projects and collaborations. I speak Portuguese, Russian, English, and Spanish, and am adept at various digital media software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, which I use to bring unique visions to life.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 9 roles

International Marketer | Photographer · FAMU InternationalAug 2025 – Aug 2025

Developed social media strategies and created photo and video content for film sets and school events. Performed copywriting for the FAMU International website. Assisted on film sets as a Production Assistant and Actor.

Production Assistant · Various short filmsJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Worked as Production Assistant on multiple short film projects including Furious 35, Hello World, Chicken, In Her Image, and On Paper in 2025.

Director | Screenwriter | Casting Director · ETIC AlgarveDec 2024 – Aug 2025 · 9 mos

Directed, wrote, and led casting for the short film Toque in 2022.

Script Supervisor · Allostasis - Short FilmJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Art Director · Até À Última Gota - Short FilmJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Production Assistant · Pull The Trigger - Sickstraw | Music VideoDec 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos
Assistant Director · Menos Um Dia - Short FilmDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
1st Assistant Camera · Fim De Linha - Short FilmDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education

Associate Degree in Directing, Cinema and TV · ETIC Algarve, Faro2022 – 2024
High School Certificate · Do It Better, Faro2022 – 2024

Certifications and awards

High School Certificate2022 – 2024

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