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Ivan Baliuk

Ivan Baliuk

Cheltenham,United Kingdom

Summary

UK based cinematographer and camera operator working across documentary and fiction. Directed a BAFTA backed feature documentary filmed over three years across the UK and Ukraine, with additional work recognised at international festivals. Reliable on set, calm under pressure, and able to take full ownership of camera responsibilities in demanding environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Cinematographer

Leo Dzhyshyashvili
Kyiv, Ukraine
2022.05 - 2022.08

Cinematographer on the documentary "The Birds Are Silent," filmed across Ukraine during wartime conditions. Worked within small mobile crews, operating in unpredictable environments and handling both observational and interview setups. Premiered at DOK Leipzig.

Director & Cinematographer

BAFTA&RJP Film
London / Kyiv, UK / Ukraine
2024.03 - 2024.07

Director and cinematographer on the BAFTA backed feature documentary "Remain Calm Whilst Breathing Air," filmed over three years across the UK and Ukraine. Led principal photography in demanding real world environments with full technical responsibility. Currently in post production.

Director & Cinematographer

DocuDays UA
Kyiv, Ukraine
2021.11 - 2022.02

Director and cinematographer on the documentary project "Noise," developed with the support of Docudays UA. Selected for the final round of Civil Pitch 2.0 and presented to industry professionals. Production was interrupted following the full scale invasion.

Director

University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
2025.09 - 2026.01

Director of the short fiction film "Household," leading the project from script to final cut. Directed cast and crew through a demanding production while maintaining strong creative oversight. Currently being prepared for major festival submissions.

Director & Cinematographer

National University of Culture and Arts
Kyiv, Ukraine
2021.09 - 2021.12

Director and cinematographer of the award winning short documentary "One More Night," recipient of an Honorable Mention at the Student World Impact Film Festival, selected from over 5,000 entries worldwide.

Education

BA - Film Production

University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
2023.09 - 2026.06

BA - Cinematography

Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
Kyiv
2020.09 - 2024.06

Skills

  • Camera operation
  • Documentary shooting
  • Interview lighting
  • Handheld and observational work
  • Small crew productions
  • Fast paced shooting environments
  • Visual storytelling

Languages

English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Native
Russian
Native
Polish
Elementary

Timeline

Director

University of Gloucestershire
2025.09 - 2026.01

Director & Cinematographer

BAFTA&RJP Film
2024.03 - 2024.07

BA - Film Production

University of Gloucestershire
2023.09 - 2026.06

Cinematographer

Leo Dzhyshyashvili
2022.05 - 2022.08

Director & Cinematographer

DocuDays UA
2021.11 - 2022.02

Director & Cinematographer

National University of Culture and Arts
2021.09 - 2021.12

BA - Cinematography

Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
2020.09 - 2024.06
Ivan Baliuk