Ivan Baliuk
Cheltenham,England
Summary
My name is Ivan Baliuk. I'm a Film Production student at the University of Gloucestershire, originally from Ukraine. Known for my strong work ethic, reliability, and openness to new experiences, I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning. Whether on set as a First or Second AC or AD, I bring focus, energy, and enthusiasm to each project. Cinema is what drives me each day, pushing me to tackle challenges, solve problems, and help bring meaningful stories to life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director, DoP
BAFTA&RJP
London, Great Britain
2024.03 - 2024.07
• Cooperation with the pitching department 'Refugee Journalism Project', based on the British Academy Film Awards 'BAFTA' with the documentary film 'Remain Calm Whilst Breathing Air'.
Director, DoP
Docudays UA
Kyiv, Ukraine
2021.11 - 2022.02
• Working on a documentary short film 'Sound' and cooperation with the pitching department 'CivilPitch 2.0', based on the international documentary film festival on human rights 'Docudays UA'.
Cameraman
“Dogchill” company
Kyiv , Ukraine
2021.10 - 2022.02
Education
Kyiv National University of TCTV
2020.01 - 2020.08
Bachelor's degree - Cinematography
Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
2020.09 - 2024.06
Film Production
University of Gloucestershire
2023.09 - 2026.06
Skills
Lighting expertise
Equipment configuration
Editing abilities (Davinci Resolve, AVID, Vegas Pro)
Pre-production skills (Storyboarding, shot list, lighting schemes)
Creative shot framing
Story idea generation
Accomplishments
Received Honorable Mention at the International Student Film Festival 2022 with documentary short film 'One More Night'.
Winner of the Kyiv International Film Festival “KINOLYTOPYS” 2021 in the nomination “First Steps in Cinematography” with the short film “Counterpoint".
Shiny Awards winner with the trailer of the documentary film “Remain Calm Whilst Breathing Air”
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Ukrainian
Proficient (C2)
Russian
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Director, DoP
BAFTA&RJP
2024.03 - 2024.07
Film Production
University of Gloucestershire
2023.09 - 2026.06
Director, DoP
Docudays UA
2021.11 - 2022.02
Cameraman
“Dogchill” company
2021.10 - 2022.02
Bachelor's degree - Cinematography
Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
2020.09 - 2024.06
Kyiv National University of TCTV
2020.01 - 2020.08