I am a Georgian-born visual storyteller currently based in Belgium, with a strong background in cinematography, photography, and directing. Trained at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University, I began my creative journey through theater and quickly established myself as a versatile filmmaker working across 23 countries. My work is driven by a deep passion for storytelling, composition, and emotional authenticity. Whether capturing action on remote sets or delivering visual lectures on photography and cinematic art, I bring creativity, discipline, and a global perspective to every project. I'm always eager to grow artistically and create visual works that resonate across cultures.

ILIA PANTSULAIA

I am a Georgian-born visual storyteller currently based in Belgium, with a strong background in cinematography, photography, and directing. Trained at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University, I began my creative journey through theater and quickly established myself as a versatile filmmaker working across 23 countries. My work is driven by a deep passion for storytelling, composition, and emotional authenticity. Whether capturing action on remote sets or delivering visual lectures on photography and cinematic art, I bring creativity, discipline, and a global perspective to every project. I'm always eager to grow artistically and create visual works that resonate across cultures.

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I am a Georgian-born visual storyteller currently based in Belgium, with a strong background in cinematography, photography, and directing. Trained at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University, I began my creative journey through theater and quickly established myself as a versatile filmmaker working across 23 countries.
My work is driven by a deep passion for storytelling, composition, and emotional authenticity. Whether capturing action on remote sets or delivering visual lectures on photography and cinematic art, I bring creativity, discipline, and a global perspective to every project. I’m always eager to grow artistically and create visual works that resonate across cultures.

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Language

Georgian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Cinematographer at TV IMEDI
January 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Planned filmings with the production team, prepared storyboards and visual style concepts, led the camera department on location, and performed filming duties.
Visual Art Director at PRIMR SHOW STUDIO L.T.D
January 30, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Created creative ideas for various production work, directed actors, presenters, lighting, camera and producer departments on set, conducted research, and managed international communications with foreign partners.
Camera Operator at ADVEN PRODUCTIONS
October 7, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Handled camera movement and filming operations, built specific camera and lighting gear, and served as First AD for DOP on set.
Audio Video Specialist at UNWTO (UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANISATION)
October 15, 2024 - July 29, 2025
Filmed UN Tourism events in multiple countries including Colombia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Hong Kong, Macau, New York, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Spain, and Germany.

Education

FILM AND TV DIRECTING at SHOTA RUSTAVELI THEATRE AND FILM UNIVERSITY
September 15, 2021 - January 30, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE at TBILISI FIRST CLASSICAL GYMNASIUM
September 1, 2009 - May 22, 2021

Qualifications

Video Technician
July 14, 2024 - July 25, 2024
Video Photographer
March 5, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization