I'm a documentary film director with a strong focus on video editing. Alongside my work in documentary storytelling, I’ve gained solid experience editing short films, trailers, journalistic pieces, and social media content. I have a strong sense of dramaturgy and know how to build engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. I work confidently across different formats and enjoy shaping stories through rhythm, structure, and emotion.

Kateryna Hantseva

I'm a documentary film director with a strong focus on video editing. Alongside my work in documentary storytelling, I’ve gained solid experience editing short films, trailers, journalistic pieces, and social media content. I have a strong sense of dramaturgy and know how to build engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. I work confidently across different formats and enjoy shaping stories through rhythm, structure, and emotion.

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I’m a documentary film director with a strong focus on video editing. Alongside my work in documentary storytelling, I’ve gained solid experience editing short films, trailers, journalistic pieces, and social media content. I have a strong sense of dramaturgy and know how to build engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. I work confidently across different formats and enjoy shaping stories through rhythm, structure, and emotion.

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Language

English
Fluent
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Estonian
Beginner

Work Experience

Festival Coordinator at Karu festival
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025
Co-founded and led a non-profit student art festival, taking initiative in concept development, curation, and event execution. Coordinated participants, managed logistics, hosted the event, and oversaw audience outreach and feedback collection.
Production & Post-Production Assistant at VFS Films
January 31, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Edited trailers for films including "North South Man Woman", "The Blessed Ones", "The Nap", "Sacrificial Lamb", and "Laidi". Translated and recorded voiceover for the Ukrainian dub of the animated series "The Magic Wardrobe" and conducted a photo session for its methodological materials. Assisted on set during shoots and helped gather information for festival submissions.
Assistant Producer at Allfilm
August 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Captured behind-the-scenes photos, observed online film festival calls and the post-production process.
Cinematographer & Sound Recordist at Sui OÜ
July 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Documented the I Land Sound festival's work as part of a 10-year documentary film project.
Assistant director at Blanket Fort OÜ
July 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Created a call sheet, coordinated art department logistics, tracked the filming schedule for the music clip.

Education

BA Journalism at V.N. Karazin National University
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022
MA Documentary Film at Baltic Film, Media and Arts School
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services