Arina Tishchenko
Edinburgh,Scotland
Summary
Independent, aspiring assistant director with valuable experience and big ambitions, ready to take on challenges and learn new creative approaches, with a passion for visual storytelling and a distinctive visual style. Has a background in hosting various events, creative collaboration, and brand identity development
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PA
George M. Attkinson
Edinburgh
07.2025 - Current
- Stayed calm and professional during moments of extreme stress to accomplish production goals
- Coordinated positioning of scenery, props and lighting equipment
- Kept in touch with all team members to achieve the best possible result.
- Involvement in post-production, including the creation of foley effects, editing and designing the official poster.
- Monitoring of the festival submission process, was successful across Europe
Pre-production assistant/PA/Logistics Assistant
Melt Films
Edinburgh
07.2025 - Current
- Researching project topics and working effectively with sensitive communities
- Creating a showreel for the studio's anniversary, highlighting the best works
- Creating and editing a video for crowdfunding, analysing the most effective ways to distribute it
- Following the internship, was invited to join the team during the production phase for a shoot in Kazakhstan (July 2026) to assist with camera work, translation and general support
Graphic Designer and Event Manager
SHEVCHENKO.PHILIA
Edinburgh - Glasgow
05.2023 - Current
- Created and developed various designs for brand identity formation and collaborative projects with external clients.
- Participated in promotional shoots for charity events with various teams and equipment
- Planned complex events at many levels, was repeatedly present in person, and gained an understanding of teamwork and task distribution, healthy communication, time and resource allocation, and building a professional reputation.
3rd AD
Linear (no) Threshold
Edinburgh
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Setting up a catering service, regularly checking with each team member to find out their requirements and preferences
- Assistance with the transport and set up of equipment
- A one-to-one meeting with each team member, a location tour and monitoring of the schedule
Director
RDA Ravelrig
Edinburgh
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborative work on the project with ongoing monitoring of all team members
- Creating shot lists for both camera operators for the documentary content
- Shooting management, directing, switching between cameramen, finding the right composition
- Drawing up a detailed editing plan plan
Education
Higher National Diploma - Film&TV
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh2026
Skills
- Graphic design
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Video production
- Video editing
- Sound recoeding
- Lighting operation
- Scriptwriting
Languages
Ukrainian
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Painting/Drawing
- Poetry
Timeline
3rd AD
Linear (no) Threshold
12.2025 - 12.2025
Director
RDA Ravelrig
11.2025 - 12.2025
PA
George M. Attkinson
07.2025 - Current
Pre-production assistant/PA/Logistics Assistant
Melt Films
07.2025 - Current
Graphic Designer and Event Manager
SHEVCHENKO.PHILIA
05.2023 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Film&TV
Edinburgh College