Katrina Romanova
Showreel
documentary
A documentary road movie about the disappearing unique culture of Pinezhye.
Documentary portrait about an elderly man in a village near Vitebsk who turned his home into a shelter for abandoned kittens, drowning out his own unfulfilled personal happiness through care for others.
A young family with many children moves to a small village to pursue their dream of farm life, only to discover that rural life is far more challenging than they imagined.
SHORT FILMS
Eleven-year-old Tonik dreams of becoming a pilot but is afraid of heights. After betting he can jump from a parachute tower, he backs out—then becomes obsessed with proving he’s not a coward.
Ivan develops artificial intelligence and integrates it into every sphere of human life. But he never expects that this omnipresent AI could replace him as well—in every way.
Seven-year-old Anya dreams of just one miracle: that her parents will come home for New Year’s. For that, she’s willing to do anything—even write a letter to Santa Claus, whom she doesn’t believe in.
A romantic comedy about Cupid, given one last chance by the heavenly office to bring together two young people—Lev and Nastya. He takes it to the extreme: Lev must go through a hundred new attempts to meet her before he finally wins her over.
A young “samurai,” third-grader Temir transfers to a new school. Rejected by his classmates, the peace-loving boy is forced to fight for his samurai honor.
Left alone in the woods for the first time, sister and brother Masha and Petya set out to pick mushrooms—she trying to prove she’s grown up, he just wanting to leave. But when danger emerges, the question of who is truly older takes on a new meaning.
"Silent City" is a science fiction film about a man who, after returning from a fishing trip, suddenly found himself the only person in the abandoned city. He is trying to find out what happened and find at least one living soul in the area.
At the height of the Galactic Federation, a devoted chronicler faces a crisis when a beloved civilization evolves in an unexpected way, forcing a messenger to deliver news that could change its fate.
music video
folk
folk
pop
rock
folk
commercial
A dynamic AI-commercial featuring cinematic vignettes and stylized titles.
AI commercial video and banners.
A hybrid live-action and AI-driven campaign film promoting the legendary Gorky Film Studio campus.
Spec for Bourjois lipstick.
A storytelling commercial exploring the search for quiet in a noisy modern world.
Festival
Recognition
50+
Festival Selections
20
Awards & Diplomas
05
Seasons
10+
Jury Mentions
Selected festivals·
Listopad
2025
Special Juri Award
East & West
2026
Shortlist
Unknown Russia
2026
★ Audience Award
G82025
2025
★ Special Prize Beeline
Golden Raven
2026
Out-of-Competition
Hollywood Shorts
2025
★ Jury Rec.
TEFI
2026
★ Nomination
VGIK Fest
2025
★ Best Cinematography
Piter Doc
2026
Shortlist
Radiant Angel
2026
3rd Degree Diploma
Ascension
2025
★ Best Directing
Lit & Cinema
2025
Finalist
Film director with experience creating narrative shorts, documentary features, and AI-advertising. Graduate of the Directing Faculty at the All-Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK). Alumna of the "73DOC" lab and the "Actor" studio directing lab. Recognized at Russian and international film festivals. Specializes in AI direction and brand collaborations (Sber, Monarch, L'Oreal, Juster, Yandex Inclusion), and teaches directing at the Gorky Film Studio campus.
BRANDS I'VE
COLLABORATED WITH
What Projects I Take On as a Director
Commercials & Ads
I built experience in tenders as a ghostwriter and on AI projects as an AI specialist, and this year I completed my first advertising cases (a commercial + banners) for Monarch, Juster, and Gorky Film Studio. I work both with combined technology (live filming + AI) and in full AI commercials.
My experience in film allows me to maintain shot quality and make them as realistic and cinematic as possible. My experience as an AI specialist gives me an understanding of the pipeline and helps me avoid the mistakes that major directors who have never worked in AI tend to make.
Film
I have experience in both documentary and narrative short filmmaking.
It's important for me to create projects that leave a bright aftertaste – feel-good movies. During my studies, I honed my skills across various genres in short film: from romantic comedy to thriller.
I work wonderfully with children on set thanks to my extensive teaching experience and case work with young actors in short films.
I am currently writing my own feature-length screenplay for my narrative feature debut and continuing to work on documentary projects.
Theatrical Productions
I also have experience directing plays and one-person shows. In summer 2026, I staged the musical "Time Machine-cinema" at the Gorky Film Studio venue as part of the Summer in Moscow festival, and I'm ready for new projects as a theater director.
Shows
I have filmed docu-reality shows and stage productions, interned at the "Kultura" TV channel and on the KVN program. I have worked with multi-camera setups – up to 12 cameras simultaneously.
Music Videos
Visual storytelling for artists: from intimate performance pieces to high-concept narrative videos with elaborate production design.
