Who
AM I ?
Kia Ora! I'm Dmitry, and I've been creating content for over 15 years. From commercials to documentaries, I'm all about telling stories. I'm also into marketing strategy, using analytics to drive results. With a deep understanding of media and content marketing, I'm ready to create captivating content and fuel brand growth. Explore my portfolio and let's make a real impact together.
My Background
Education
Work Experience
Auckland University of Technology /2018 - 2021
Auckland University of Technology /2017
Cullen Kelly Color / 2022
HubSpot Academy / 2020
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Post-Production
Freelance Film Colorist and Editor
As a Freelance Film Colorist and Editor, I turned my passion for post-production into an additional skill. With dedicated time and investment in learning, I've become proficient in DaVinci Resolve, delivering industry-standard color grading and graphics editing in Fusion. I have a knack for transforming footage into captivating cinematic stories, ensuring the highest quality output.
Milonga De Cuatro project
Visual content specialist
My role involved capturing the essence of Argentinian Tango, contributing with photography, crafting a recognizable visual style for social media campaigns, designing logos, and creating eye-catching advertising banners. Post-event promotion included compelling photo reports, engaging videos, and even immersive 360-degree content, enhancing the project's impact.
On the other side of the Earth
Documenting the Russian-Speaking Community in New Zealand
This project is about sharing the stories of New Zealand's Russian-speaking community. It was Victoria Pollet's idea, and I took on the role of doing pretty much everything – planning, writing, filming, editing, and preparing the content. Even though we had limited resources, we were passionate about telling these incredible stories. Enjoy the video on the left, with English subtitles available.
The Bridge Across the Ocean
Documentary research on a legendary Māori icon
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As a devoted fan of Prince Tui Teka and the sole creator, I'm proud to have crafted 'Prince Tui Teka: The Bridge Across the Ocean' from scratch. It was a rewarding challenge, building connections with Māoridom and Teka's family. Through this documentary, I aimed to discover common threads, using music as a bridge, and connecting with my thoughts and emotions.
A short movie, DISRUPT
Videographer & technical support
As the Videographer, I created promotional material for fundraising and a promotional video during production. 'Disrupt,' directed by Jennifer-Te Atamira Ward-Lealand, written by Aroha Awarau, and produced by Peata Melbourne, explores the issue of P addiction in Aotearoa , weaving Te Ao Māori themes into its narrative. My responsibilities also included providing technical support for international film festival submissions.
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Whisper of The Rain
Film Colorist and Promotion Editor
Part of an educational program,
'Whisper of the Rain' delves into the fairy tales of the Ainu people, indigenous to Sapporo and Sakhalin Islands. My role as a film colorist and promotion editor breathed life into this project, enhancing its visual appeal and storytelling.
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Top Air Tracks NZ
Videographer
This work was done for Kiwi company Top Air Tracks. As a videographer, I created commercial videos for their promotional campaign.
The comprehensive campaign encompassed three main commercials for the company's website and social media, along with short reels for Instagram. Additionally, I provided a series of photos for the company's social media accounts.
Event photographer
As an event photographer at the
Peter Pan kid's musical by Sounds' Lab,
I captured memorable moments of young talents taking the stage.
Sounds' Lab, a part of Meyta Music Classes, is dedicated to teaching kids acting, singing, and dancing while nurturing their creativity.