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Hi! I’m Kateryna Kozak, a Kyiv-based animator and film director specializing in 2D hand-drawn animation and narrative storytelling for museums and independent projects. I love turning concepts into engaging visuals and collaborating with teams to bring stories to life.
My work focuses on Ukrainian folklore, culture, and proverbs. I enjoy directing animation from concept to final frames, working with artists, musicians, and writers to create films that resonate with diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about sharing stories through animation.
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Language
Ukrainian
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English
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Work Experience
Animation Film Director
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Directed and animated films for museum installations, including 'Taras Shevchenko: Artist and Citizen. Exploring the origins of cities' and 'The Influence of Poetry on Life.' Completed the short film 'A Cherry Orchard', featured in multiple festivals, including a nomination at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
Animation Film Director & Animator at National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, Kyiv
January 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025Completed an internship under the mentorship of the film director. Collaborated with the animation team, receiving and implementing feedback to optimize animation quality and efficiency. Developed visual storytelling in collaboration with production designer. Created a short animated film for the series about Ukrainian proverbs.
Animation Film Director & Animator at Good Deeds Animation Studio, Kyiv
January 1, 2023 - September 10, 2025Creation of the independent short film. Wrote script and developed storyboard, concepts and animatic. Collaborated with background artist, sound designer and composer, aiming the integrity of the film. Created hand-drawn animation at all stages of production: rough, clean up and coloring. Worked on post-production: promoting the film at festivals.
Volunteer Assistant at KROK Festival, Kyiv
December 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Volunteer assistant in festival preparations for KROK-2020: At the Home Harbor. Contributed to artistic design and stage decoration for the Cinema House's Red and Blue halls. Participated in international film and photography workshops, exploring the cultural heritage of Warmi a and Masuria. Created short film studies and photography projects as part of a team, interpreting the region's history and culture through artistic expression.
Participant
October 1, 2019 - September 10, 2025Youth Exchanges (Exploring the Cultural Heritage Origins of the European Societies). Participated in October 2019, Olsztyn, Poland. Ukrainian - native; Russian - bilingual; English - professional working proficiency.
Animation Film Director & Animator at National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, Kyiv
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025Directed and animated film installations for museum spaces, including 'Taras Shevchenko: Artist and Citizen. Exploring the origins of cities' and 'The Influence of Poetry on Life.' Created the short film 'A Cherry Orchard,' which was featured at multiple festivals, including a nomination at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Designed visuals in collaboration with production designers; created short animated films about Ukrainian folk proverbs; mentored interns; collaborated with animation team; developed visuals, storyboards, and animation assets.
Animation Film Director & Animator at Good Deeds Animation Studio, Kyiv
January 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025Created an independent short film: wrote the script and developed a storyboard, concept arts and animatic. Collaborated with a background artist, sound designer and composer to maintain the film's integrity. Created hand-drawn animation at all production stages (rough, clean up, coloring). Worked on post-production and festival promotion. Led the creation of the independent short film and contributed to pre-production.
Volunteer / Stage Designer at KROK Festival
December 31, 2020 - September 10, 2025Volunteer assistant in festival preparations for KROK-2020: At the Home Harbor. Contributed to artistic design and stage decoration for the Cinema House’s Red and Blue halls. Participated in international film and photography workshops, exploring the cultural heritage of Volhynia and Masuria. Created short film studies and photography projects as part of a team, interpreting regional history and culture through artistic expression.
Animation Director & Animator at National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, Kyiv
December 31, 2024 - September 10, 2025Directed and animated films for museum installations, including 'Taras Shevchenko: Artist and Citizen. Exploring the origins of cities' and 'The Influence of Poetry on Life.' Created the short film 'A Cherry Orchard,' which was featured at multiple festivals and nominated at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Collaborated with the animation team, editors, and production designers; developed visuals to narrate Ukrainian folklore traditions and the diversity of Ukrainian cloth from different regions.
Animation Intern at National Museum of Taras Shevchenko, Kyiv
December 31, 2022 - September 10, 2025Completed internship under the mentorship of the film director; collaborated with the animation team, incorporating feedback to optimize animation quality and efficiency.
Animation Director & Animator at Good Deeds Animation Studio, Kyiv
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025Created and directed 2D animated projects; collaborated with a background artist, sound designer and composer; ensured the integrity of the film through all stages of production: rough, clean-up, coloring and post-production; produced a hand-drawn short about Ukrainian proverbs and promoted it at festivals.
Animation Director & Animator at Good Deeds Animation Studio, Kyiv
December 31, 2025 - September 10, 2025Created an Independent Short Film; wrote the script and developed the storyboard; collaborated with the production team to maintain artistic integrity and bring the concept to life; responsibilities included all stages of hand-drawn animation and festival promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Animation Directing at I.K. Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Animation Directing at I.K. Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Bachelor of Animation Directing at I.K. Karpenko-Kary Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Qualifications
Youth Exchange Participant (ECHOES) - Exploring the Cultural Heritage Origins of the European Societies
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
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