What if we looked at things differently?
I am a director driven by curiosity. I explore people, ideas, and the unexpected, transforming observations into narratives through film, animation, and visual experiences.
My work shifts across various forms and genres, but it always begins with a question. I seek out unusual perspectives, unexpected connections, and stories that can alter how we perceive the world.
Selected Works
What makes a place unforgettable?
Role: Concept · Direction · AnimationA documentary animation about my grandparents and everyday life in a Russian village.
Through familiar rituals, rural landscapes, and small moments of daily life, the film explores memory, family, and the feeling of belonging.
What if we looked at things differently?
Role: Scriptwriting · Assistant Directing · Visual DevelopmentAn immersive investigation where the audience becomes the jury.As the story unfolds across different spaces, visitors collect evidence, confront conflicting perspectives, and decide where justice ends and personal responsibility begins.
Can a hotel become part of a mystery?
Role: Creative Concept · Storytelling · Visual DevelopmentA hotel campaign built around a story.Instead of presenting the hotel through conventional advertising, the concept explores how atmosphere, mystery, and a sense of discovery can transform a location into an experience.
WHERE CURIOSITY TAKES ME?
POETRY EVENINGS
I organize poetry evenings that bring together literature, music, and performance. In addition to organizing the events, I design the posters.
ANIMATION EXPERIMENTS
What I can bring to your project
I help turn ideas into stories.
From the initial concept to the final image, I can contribute to:
— Creative development and storytelling — Film and animation direction — Scriptwriting and visual development — Commercial and branded storytelling — Visual experiments and creative concepts
I am open to collaborations with studios, brands, and creative teams seeking an unconventional perspective.
HAVE A STORY IN MIND?
akmallneznayuli@gmail.com
