Ivan Baliuk
Kyiv,Ukraine
Summary
Ukrainian cinematographer and director focused on documentary and field-based work. Experience filming in high-pressure environments, working independently and taking responsibility for both image and situation. Currently working on a feature documentary about the war in Ukraine.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
Household
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
2025.09 - 2026.01
Short fiction film, currently being prepared for festival submissions.
Director & Cinematographer
Remain Calm Whilst Breathing Air
, UK / Ukraine
2024.03 - 2024.07
The BAFTA backed feature documentary "Remain Calm Whilst Breathing Air," filmed over three years across the UK and Ukraine. Currently in post production.
Cinematographer
The Birds Are Silent
Kyiv, Ukraine
2022.05 - 2022.08
Documentary filmed during wartime conditions across Ukraine.
Selected for international festivals including DOK Leipzig and Hot Docs.
Director & Cinematographer
Noise
Kyiv, Ukraine
2021.11 - 2022.02
Documentary project developed with the support of Docudays UA.
Selected for the final round of Civil Pitch 2.0 Production was interrupted following the full scale invasion.
Director & Cinematographer
One More Night
Kyiv, Ukraine
2021.09 - 2021.12
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
Polish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Documentary photography and visual observation
- Archiving and collecting vinyl records (interest in sound and memory)
- Table tennis
Timeline
Director
Household
2025.09 - 2026.01
Director & Cinematographer
Remain Calm Whilst Breathing Air
2024.03 - 2024.07
BA - Film Production
University of Gloucestershire
2023.09 - 2026.06
Cinematographer
The Birds Are Silent
2022.05 - 2022.08
Director & Cinematographer
Noise
2021.11 - 2022.02
Director & Cinematographer
One More Night
2021.09 - 2021.12
BA - Cinematography
Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
2020.09 - 2024.06