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I’m a film creative and documentary-focused director, writer, and editor with a strong literary foundation in English Literature and film practice. I combine precision in visual storytelling with a clear narrative approach - whether I’m shaping a mockumentary, building character through writing, or editing footage to match the intent of the story. I enjoy collaborating with others while also working effectively on my own, bringing organisation and attention to detail to every role from production through post. With advanced research skills and strong communication, I’m keen to keep developing across the industry - directing, producing, editing, and contributing wherever my technical and narrative background can bring a story to life.…I’m a film creative and documentary-focused director, writer, and editor with a strong literary foundation in English Literature and film practice. I combine precision in visual storytelling with a clear narrative approach - whether I’m shaping a mockumentary, building character through writing, or editing footage to match the intent of the story. I enjoy collaborating with others while also working effectively on my own, bringing organisation and attention to detail to every role from production through post. With advanced research skills and strong communication, I’m keen to keep developing across the industry - directing, producing, editing, and contributing wherever my technical and narrative background can bring a story to life.

Varya Darling

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +2

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I’m a film creative and documentary-focused director, writer, and editor with a strong literary foundation in English Literature and film practice. I combine precision in visual storytelling with a clear narrative approach - whether I’m shaping a mockumentary, building character through writing, or editing footage to match the intent of the story. I enjoy collaborating with others while also working effectively on my own, bringing organisation and attention to detail to every role from production through post. With advanced research skills and strong communication, I’m keen to keep developing across the industry - directing, producing, editing, and contributing wherever my technical and narrative background can bring a story to life.…I’m a film creative and documentary-focused director, writer, and editor with a strong literary foundation in English Literature and film practice. I combine precision in visual storytelling with a clear narrative approach - whether I’m shaping a mockumentary, building character through writing, or editing footage to match the intent of the story. I enjoy collaborating with others while also working effectively on my own, bringing organisation and attention to detail to every role from production through post. With advanced research skills and strong communication, I’m keen to keep developing across the industry - directing, producing, editing, and contributing wherever my technical and narrative background can bring a story to life.

Available to hire

I’m a film creative and documentary-focused director, writer, and editor with a strong literary foundation in English Literature and film practice. I combine precision in visual storytelling with a clear narrative approach - whether I’m shaping a mockumentary, building character through writing, or editing footage to match the intent of the story.

I enjoy collaborating with others while also working effectively on my own, bringing organisation and attention to detail to every role from production through post. With advanced research skills and strong communication, I’m keen to keep developing across the industry - directing, producing, editing, and contributing wherever my technical and narrative background can bring a story to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

Russian

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director, Writer, Editor, Producer (Mockumentary) at White Wellness

February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Led the creative direction for the mockumentary, taking responsibility for writing, editing, and producing. Worked across story development and post-production to ensure the final tone and pacing supported the concept. Contributed to both the narrative vision and the technical assembly of the film from footage through final edit.

Director and Editor (Documentary) at 300 Pillars

January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Directed and edited a documentary, shaping the overall storytelling and structure. Managed the editorial process to maintain clarity, rhythm, and narrative coherence, while supporting production decisions that served the documentary’s intent.

Director’s Assistant at apartment no.4

September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Assisted the director with day-to-day production tasks for an apartment-based project, helping maintain set efficiency and supporting the director’s workflow.

Art Department / Lighting Assistant / Production Assistant / 3rd AC at Glasgow (Pilot)

August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Supported the production as part of the art department, assisting with lighting and providing production support, including serving as 3rd AC. Focused on set organization, camera-assist duties, and on-the-day coordination to keep production moving efficiently.

Director, Producer, Editor, Sound Recordist, Camera Operator at Day in the Life of the Biscuit Factory

May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Managed end-to-end creative and technical responsibilities: directing, producing, editing, sound recording, and camera operation. Ensured captured material and audio supported the film’s viewpoint and maintained strong narrative flow through post-production.

Director, Producer, Editor, Sound Recordist, Camera Operator at Sense of Place

March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024

Took on multiple on-set and post-production roles, including directing, producing, editing, sound recording, and camera operation. Coordinated production tasks and captured audio and visuals with attention to continuity and story objectives, then assembled the final edit to match the intended concept.