Hi—I'm Oleksiy Buyanov, an editor and sound designer with 15+ long-form credits across scripted and documentary projects, bringing a dual specialty in both picture and sound. I’m known among directors, producers, and supervisors for staying calm under pressure, sharp organization, and a creative, collaborative energy that supports every stage of post. I'm passionate about storytelling and committed to expressing the heart and values of every project I’m fortunate to work on. I thrive in collaborative teams and love shaping sound and picture to craft authentic stories.…

Oleksiy Buyanov

Hi—I'm Oleksiy Buyanov, an editor and sound designer with 15+ long-form credits across scripted and documentary projects, bringing a dual specialty in both picture and sound. I’m known among directors, producers, and supervisors for staying calm under pressure, sharp organization, and a creative, collaborative energy that supports every stage of post. I'm passionate about storytelling and committed to expressing the heart and values of every project I’m fortunate to work on. I thrive in collaborative teams and love shaping sound and picture to craft authentic stories.…

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Hi—I’m Oleksiy Buyanov, an editor and sound designer with 15+ long-form credits across scripted and documentary projects, bringing a dual specialty in both picture and sound. I’m known among directors, producers, and supervisors for staying calm under pressure, sharp organization, and a creative, collaborative energy that supports every stage of post.

I’m passionate about storytelling and committed to expressing the heart and values of every project I’m fortunate to work on. I thrive in collaborative teams and love shaping sound and picture to craft authentic stories.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Russian
Fluent
Ukrainian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Picture Editor at ECG Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Picture editing on long-form projects including Code 4.5.0 (58-min documentary) and another 50-minute documentary; collaboration with Olena Tumanska.
Picture Editor at ECG Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Rising Beyond Limits, a 58-minute documentary; role encompassed editorial decisions and collaboration with Felix Golubev.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at ECG Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
At One Table, a 93-minute drama; responsibilities included picture editing and sound design collaboration.
Picture Editor, Sound Editor at ECG Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
To Warn the West, an 85-minute documentary; editorial and sound editing contributions.
Director, Picture Editor at Ambivalent Developments
January 1, 2024 - Present
Texas, an 11-episode series; directed and edited episodes.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at ECG Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Yes You Can!, an 80-minute comedy; editorial and sound design contributions.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at ECG Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Ukrainian Mothers and the Children of War, a 90-minute documentary; editorial and sound design work.
Picture Editor at ECG Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Taiko, Music of the Strong, a 55-minute documentary; responsible for picture editing.
Sound Designer at ECG Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Gulag - Witnesses - Season 2, an 8-episode docu-series; produced as sound designer.
Picture Editor at ECG Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
Mary Pickford, a 70-minute documentary; editorial contribution as picture editor.
Sound Editor, Sound Designer at Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Filmmaker U - Kristen Johnson course; role included sound editing and design within the course materials.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at Everybody Curious
January 1, 2022 - Present
Everybody Curious - Season 3, 5-episode web series; editor, sound designer, and VFX artist collaboration.
Sound Editor, Sound Mixer at Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Filmmaker U - Sam Pollard, 13-chapter course; responsible for sound editing and mixing within the course.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
January 1, 2021 - Present
Filmmaker U - Brian Kates, 9-chapter course; coordinated picture editing and sound design.
Sound Editor, Sound Designer at Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Filmmaker U - Eric Whipp, 6-chapter course; edited sound design and sound editing.
Sound Editor, Sound Designer at Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Filmmaker U - Eugene Gearty, 6-chapter course; contributed to sound editing and design.
Assistant Editor at Everybody Curious
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Season 1, 8-episode web series; assisted in editorial workflow.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at Tiff/FEFU Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
SOS Paperclip, a 19-minute comedy short; responsible for sound design and conform editing.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at S W Warren Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Can You Take My Equipment, a 19-minute drama; contributed as sound designer and conform editor.
Director, Picture Editor at Ambivalent Productions
January 1, 2023 - Present
I'll Be, a 13-minute experimental piece; directed and edited.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at S Warren Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Park 33, a 15-minute thriller; sound design and conform editing.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at S Warren Films
January 1, 2022 - Present
Don’t Go Back in the Hut, a 4-minute horror short; responsible for sound design and conform editing.
Picture Editor at Kybele Films
January 1, 2022 - Present
Turkish Mesir Macunu, a 1 min 27 trailer; editorial duties for trailer.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at ShooFly Films
January 1, 2022 - Present
Strange Love, a 4-minute cinematic music video; editing and sound design.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at IV Productions
January 1, 2021 - Present
Fight Club, a 12-minute drama; editing and sound design responsibilities.
Picture Editor, VFX Artist at Blue Ant Media
January 1, 2021 - Present
Busted!, Sizzle development; combined picture editing with VFX contributions.
Picture Editor, VFX Artist at ShooFly Films
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Daffodils, a 19-minute drama; editing and visual effects work.
Picture Editor, VFX Artist at Kybele Films
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
End of the Rope, a 20-minute drama; both editing and visual effects.
Picture Conform Editor at Kybele Films
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
One Step Apart, a 5-minute hybrid fiction dance/drama; conform editing.
Director, Picture Editor at Canyon Entertainment Group
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
CLOSE, a 3-minute music video; directed and edited.
Director, Picture Editor at 13th Productions
January 1, 2015 - Present
Music Video Production; directed and edited 30+ videos as part of ongoing work since 2015.
Picture Editor at CODE 4.5.O
January 1, 2025 - Present
50-min documentary
Picture Editor at Rising Beyond Limits
January 1, 2025 - Present
58-min documentary
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at At One Table
January 1, 2025 - Present
93-min drama
Picture Editor, Sound Editor at To Warn the West
January 1, 2025 - Present
85-min documentary
Picture Editor, Sound Editor at Filmmaker U – Robert Legato
January 1, 2025 - Present
8-chapter course
Director, Picture Editor at Texas
January 1, 2024 - Present
11-episode series
Sound Designer at Yes You Can!
January 1, 2023 - Present
80-min comedy
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at Ukrainian Mothers and the Children of War
January 1, 2023 - Present
90-min documentary
Picture Editor at A Rhythm Once Silenced
January 1, 2023 - Present
45-min documentary
Picture Editor at Mary Pickford’s Kiss
January 1, 2023 - Present
70-min documentary
Assistant Editor at Everybody Curious – Season 1
January 1, 2019 - Present
8-episode web series
Picture Editor, Sound Editor at Filmmaker U
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
8-chapter course project; Robert Legato; Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
Sound Editor, Sound Designer at Filmmaker U
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Kristen Johnson course; Digital Squadron [USA] Inc.
Sound Designer at Exit 44 Entertainment
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
11th Hour Cleaning, 72-minute horror; Ty Leisure.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer, VFX Artist at YNFS Productions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Everybody Curious – Season 3, 5-episode web series; Kim Harris, Louise Pollard.
Sound Editor at Filmmaker U
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Sam Pollard course; Digital Squadron [USA].
Sound Editor at Filmmaker U
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Brian Kates course; Digital Squadron [USA].
Sound Editor at Filmmaker U
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Eric Whipp course; Digital Squadron [USA].
Sound Editor at Filmmaker U
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Eugene Gearty course; Digital Squadron [USA].
Picture Editor, Supervising Sound Editor at YNFS Productions
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
WiFi, 20-minute comedy; Adrien Benson.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at Fefu Productions
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
SOS Paperclip, 19-minute comedy; Tiffany Cole.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at SWarren Films
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Can You Take My Equipment, 19-minute drama; Sheila Warren.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at SWarren Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Park 33, 15-minute thriller; Sheila Warren.
Sound Designer, Conform Editor at SWarren Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Don’t Go Back in the Hut, 4-minute horror; Sheila Warren.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at Shoo Fly Films
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Strange Love, 4-minute cinema QC music video; Adrien Benson.
Picture Editor, Sound Designer at Blue Ant Media
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Busted! ('Sizzle' development).
Picture Editor, VFX Artist at Shoo Fly Films
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Daffodils, 19-minute drama.
Picture Editor, VFX Artist at Kybele Films
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
End of the Rope, 20-minute drama; 2018–2019.

Education

BFA, Film Production (with honours) at York University
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
BFA in Film Production (Specializing in Editing & Post-Sound) at York University
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
BFA in Film Production (Honours) at York University
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Qualifications

AVID Media Composer 2020 Essential Training 101
May 13, 2021 - May 13, 2021
AVID Media Composer 2020 Essential Training 110
January 6, 2022 - January 6, 2022
Filmmaker U – Kristen Johnson course
January 1, 2023 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other

Skills

Experience Level