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ALBERT RUDNITSKY
Albert Rudnitsky is a director, cinematographer, and writer based in New York City. He has directed award-winning short films, plays, music videos, and commercials in Europe and the United States. He worked as Script supervisor and Dialogue consultant on Sean Baker's Anora, winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Rudnitsky graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre University with a degree in Set Design in 2007, and from 2007-2011 worked as a set designer with Pyotr Fomenko, one of the leading theater directors in Europe. In 2016, he graduated from the Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) with a degree in theater directing and served as the Artistic Director of the Sound Media Kids School, an acclaimed youth theater and dance program in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. From 2014 to 2018 he was main Director of the International Stanislavsky Foundation Awards. Awardees have included Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, and Ingmar Bergman. He has co-founded two production companies, Rosencrantz Films and Motherfather productions, both based in New York.
Notable short film credits include The Walking Rebel (Tarkovsky Award, Chicago Arthouse BlowUp Fest), Someone Who Doesn't Know You (Athens International Film Festival, Global Music Awards), and Mama (Budapest International Short Film Festival), A Clown Story (The Lower East Side Film Festival, New York Independent Film Festival).
DMITRII GALDIN
Dmitrii Galdin is a film director, screenwriter, and creative producer with over 15 years of experience in film, television, and media production.
He began his career in television as a screenwriter and creative producer, collaborating with major broadcasters such as Channel One, TNT, STS, MTV, and others.
Galdin is a two-time recipient of the TEFI Award, the highest honor of the Russian Television Academy.
He later founded and led his own production company, managing large creative teams and delivering projects from concept to release.
Since 2019, Galdin has been based in the United States, where he directs short films, documentaries, and branded content for international clients in fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment.
His film «Flesh» won at the Follow Your Heart International Film Festival in 2024.
Today, Dmitrii focuses on author-driven cinema and emerging storytelling formats, including vertical series, AI-filmmaking, and immersive media. His work explores contemporary human identity through cinematic language and new technologies.
OLEG BLINOV
Oleg Blinov
Oleg Blinov is a Russian-American filmmaker whose work spans acting, writing, producing, and directing. With a passion for storytelling and a relentless drive, he has built his career from the ground up, taking on major roles in a variety of films and television projects. His work has been recognized at international film festivals, including Toronto's YES! Festival, Chicago's Blowup Film Festival, and Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, among others. Oleg continues to push creative boundaries, bringing bold and compelling stories to the screen.
ELCHIN AHMADOV
Elchin Ahmadov is a Miami-based luxury filmmaker, creative director, and founder of Epic Vision 88 LLC. He is known for creating cinematic commercial content and has quickly become a notable figure in South Florida’s creative industry.
Born in Dmanisi, Georgia and raised in Baku, Azerbaijan, he developed an early interest in visual storytelling. Initially aspiring to become an actor, he later shifted behind the camera and pursued filmmaking.
He began his journey in 2016 filming fitness content and spent three years studying under a professional filmmaker, learning cinematography, editing, color grading, lighting, and narrative structure. In 2018, he launched paid commercial projects, standing out in the Azerbaijani market for his cinematic style.
In 2021, he moved to the United States and soon worked with brands such as Hayabusa Boxing, VictoryLeaf, Bodybuilding.com, and Party In Nutrition, expanding into international collaborations.
He has filmed content featuring MrBeast, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, and Supercar Blondie. His work for Shaklee Corporation was reposted by the company. In Miami, he completed 350–450 paid client projects in under three years, earning a reputation for fast editing, strong creative vision, and luxury aesthetics.
His commercial work includes a multi-day executive production for Shaklee Corporation with a budget exceeding $8,500. Typical project rates range from $500 to over $1,000.
As a digital creator, his Instagram reached 75,000+ views in the last 30 days, his TikTok videos reached 10–50K views, and his MrBeast YouTube video became one of his top-performing works. He also mentors emerging creators and aims to bring cinematic storytelling to the U.S. industry, with a long-term goal of producing his first original film or documentary.
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OLEH STEPOVYI
Oleh Stepovyi is a multidisciplinary investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker whose career connects the worlds of high-stakes media, civic education, and human rights. Oleh has more than 15 years of experience in creating content, he brings an experienced editorial approach and strict standards of transparency to the screen. Oleh has a unique experience combining technical specialties in the field of automated management systems and project management with a strong creative vision. This synthesis defines his approach to filmmaking: structured, evidence-based, and analytically accurate. In addition to manufacturing, Oleh has made significant efforts to raise professional standards in the industry. He advocates a journalistic approach that combines rigorous data verification with deep social analysis, helping authors create works that counter misinformation and strengthen democratic processes. He is a member of the Association of Professional Journalists and the author of scientific publications indexed in international research databases. By expanding his activities internationally, Oleh cooperates with the media and non-governmental organizations in developing effective narrative formats focused on global security. Oleh Stepovyi presents to the jury a rare combination of analytical depth, documentary intuition and global citizenship. projects that not only inform, but also shape the future.
KATERYNA TYTARENKO
Kateryna Tytarenko
International sports photographer and methodology creator Kateryna Tytarenko is reshaping how the United States sees rhythmic gymnastics by turning movement into a precise, cinematic visual language.
She built her career across Europe and major global competitions, and now works with USA Gymnastics and leading American clubs, strengthening the country’s Olympic-cycle preparation and the overall development of rhythmic gymnastics in the U.S.
As the founder of Aesthetic Motion Synchrography™ (AMS) — the first structured methodology for rhythmic-gymnastics photography, she introduced a new standard grounded in cinematography, biomechanics and American sports storytelling. AMS provides U.S. media and federations with Olympic-grade imagery that previously did not exist in the American market.
Kateryna’s work elevates the national visual identity of rhythmic gymnastics, supports youth engagement, improves club branding and recruiting, and forms the first unified professional community of RG photographers in the United States.
Through the AMS Master Program, she trains a new generation of specialists and establishes the country’s first educational system for rhythmic-gymnastics photography.
Kateryna Tytarenko is giving the United States a modern, innovative and globally competitive visual language for rhythmic gymnastics.
SASHA KOROLKO
Sasha (Oleksandr) Korolko
From 2009 to 2013, he worked as a director at the Kultura TV Channel, where he directed television shows, music projects, and documentary films.
Between 2013 and 2016, he worked at Media Center in Palo Alto, California, in the field of video and television production, including directing live broadcasts and creating visual content.
In 2017–2018, he served as the director of the feature-length film “By No Means” in Los Angeles.
From 2016 to 2018, he worked at Google as a Video Creative Developer, creating advertising and corporate video materials, as well as visual content for internal projects at Google and YouTube.
From 2018 to 2024, he worked as a producer at Redis, producing corporate, commercial, and marketing content, as well as video campaigns for technology brands.
In 2022, he relocated to Miami and began developing his own production company, InstaDives. In 2024, he officially founded InstaDives, a video production and underwater fashion filming studio. He has collaborated with fashion brands and designers, creating commercial projects, video campaigns, and social media content. He has also developed projects for the platforms RealShort and MyDrama.
In addition to his directing education, he completed an advanced course in cinematography and regularly works as a Director of Photography on major productions.
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SOLOMIIA ROMANIUK
Solomiia Romaniuk is an international Brow Artist, Licensed Esthetician, and multi-award-winning specialist with professional experience across Europe and the United States. She began her career in Poland, completing advanced European training that formed the foundation of her precision-based, natural aesthetic approach and led to the creation of her signature method, “Brow Restoration After Over-Plucking: Step-by-Step Follicle Regeneration.”
Based in the United States, Solomiia collaborates with premium beauty brands, works with fashion-industry professionals, and serves as an international judge at major championships, including The Brow Awards 2026 (UK), World Beauty Championship XVI & XVII (USA), World Championship Israel, Queen Lashes • Nails • PMU Championship (EU), and multiple international online and offline competitions.
She is a 5× First Place Winner at the Brilliant Beauty World Cup (Japan — Tokyo & Osaka, 2025), winning gold in all five categories: Eyebrow Lamination, Professional Brow Shaping, Brow Tinting, Brow Architecture, and Natural Brow Restoration. She is also a 5× First Place Winner at the GALA Madrid Championship (Spain), winning every category entered.
In the Brilliant Beauty World Cup — Hollywood Edition (USA) and the 24th Star of Fame Beauty World Championship (Hollywood, 2025), she won multiple 1st Place awards in Correction & Design of Overplucked Eyebrows and Eyebrow Tinting with Correction, as well as 2nd Place in Children’s Eyebrow Correction. She earned 2nd Place at the Emirates Beauty Cup (Dubai, UAE) in Eyebrow Correction & Coloring, 2nd Place at the Global Talent Awards (USA) in Classic Eyebrow Shaping, and received Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards at the Global Talent Beauty Cup (London, UK). In OSCARS 2025 Global Online Championship, she achieved 2nd Place — Brow Lamination MASTER with a score of 97/120.
Solomiia is the author of multiple scientific articles on eyebrow morphology and restoration, a member of leading professional beauty associations (PBA USA, IABA Elan UA, BABTAC UK, SPU UA), and continues to be recognized globally as an expert, educator, and innovator in professional eyebrow restoration.
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ALEKSANDR KARPOV
Aleksandr Karpov is a film and commercial editor whose work has screened at Clermont-Ferrand,Kinotavr, and Los Angeles CineFest. Winner of Best Editing & Sound at Cinescape, he brings over 10 years of experience across narrative, branded, and short-form content. Currently based in Florida, USA.
ALONA KSENOFONTOVA
Alona Ksenofontova is a film and television hair stylist with over 13 years of experience in the international film industry and more than 20 years as a professional hair stylist. She is a member of IATSE Local 706, the Hollywood Motion Picture Hair Stylists Union.
Alona has worked on film and television productions across Europe and the United States, collaborating with major studios and platforms including Warner Bros., Apple, HBO, and Max. She specializes in character-driven hairstyling for narrative projects, combining European craftsmanship with the pace and scale of American studio productions.
In addition to her work on set, Alona served as a jury member at the Slavic Film Festival, where she evaluated hairstyling and hair design for film productions.
YEVGEN PETRENKO
Jury Film Festival Yevgen Petrenko is a director, cameraman and lighting designer.
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Yevgen Petrenko has a higher education as an architect and completed his studies at ProDuck School with a degree in directing. His work is characterized by a high level of quality and creative approach, which brings him recognition and respect in the professional community.
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His skills include the creation and implementation of director’s concepts for film, television and advertising, as a cameraman, mastery of modern film equipment and mastery of cinematography, experience in staging lighting for various types of filming, creating optimal lighting for each scene.
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KATERYNA FRUMINA
Kateryna Frumina is a fashion designer and founder of La Magnetique, a contemporary premium brand known for redefining pajama-inspired and loungewear silhouettes into refined day-to-night and occasion-ready pieces. Her work explores the balance between comfort, structure, and modern elegance, forming a distinctive brand DNA that bridges relaxed tailoring with elevated design.
As Creative Director, she leads all aspects of the brand’s creative and strategic development, including concept creation, collection design, runway presentations, and long-term brand positioning. Since launching La Magnetique in 2015, her collections have been presented on professional runways and at industry platforms across Europe and the United States, gaining recognition from international fashion competitions, media outlets, and industry organizers.
Her professional activity extends beyond design into brand building, international market development, and industry leadership. In recent years, she has been increasingly invited to participate as a jury member and evaluator at major fashion events, reflecting her growing authority and reputation within the global fashion community.
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IVAN VASILIEV ( JOSEPH AUREN)
Ivan is a fashion designer based in Berlin with over 15 years of international professional experience. He began his career in the culinary field, where he developed a strong sense of aesthetics, discipline, and creativity. After relocating to Germany, he worked as a professional chef before transitioning into fashion design.
In 2007, inspired by an invitation to a fashion show in Milan, Ivan began teaching himself sewing through books and online resources. He later completed two years of formal studies in fashion design and founded his own fashion brand under the creative name Joseph Auren.
The brand is known for its minimalist aesthetic, dominated by black, white, and graphite tones, as well as for its focus on form, structure, and innovative silhouettes. Ivan’s work explores geometry, optical illusion, and a futuristic approach to design, creating refined and powerful looks for both women and men.
Over the past several years, Ivan’s career has developed successfully on an international level. His collections have been presented at fashion events in Europe and the United States, including a recent show in Los Angeles, confirming the global potential of the Joseph Auren brand. He continues to live and work in Berlin, drawing inspiration from the city’s architecture, culture, and creative energy.
VALENTIN GNEZDILOV
Valentin Gnezdilov Leading costume designer in Russia. Creator of costumes for over 40 films. Twice nominated for the "Golden Eagle" award. His films have received top awards including "Oscar," "Cannes," "Golden Eagle," and many others. He works with leading directors and production companies.
Filmography (Selected Works)
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Vinograd (2025) — Costume Designer
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(Ne) iskusstvennyy intellekt (Not Artificial Intelligence) (2025) — Costume Designer
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Zloy gorod (Fierce Town) (2025) — Costume Designer
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Chesnyy razvod. Benefis (Honest Divorce. Benefit) (2023) — Costume Designer
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Na ruble bez rublya (2023) — Costume Designer
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MaskErad (2023) — Costume Designer
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Ubit’ bossa (Kill the Boss) (2022) — Costume Designer
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Odnoi levoy (2015) — Costume Designer
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Morpekhi (2011) — Costume Designer
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Ohotniki za brilliantami (Hunters for Diamonds) (2011) — Costume Designer
Television
Zhena oligarkha (Wife of an Oligarch) — Costume Designer (multiple episodes, 2021–2023)
Awards and Recognition
There are no widely documented major awards or nominations specific to Valentin Gnezdilov publicly listed in major film award registries as of the latest available data. However, his costume design work has been featured on several commercially successful and critically discussed films in the Russian market.
mmary — Professional Profile
Valentin Gnezdilov is an experienced costume designer known for his contributions to over a dozen film and TV projects. His work spans genres including comedy, drama, and action, and he has regularly collaborated with production teams in contemporary Russian cinema. While not currently associated with major international awards, his filmography reflects consistent industry engagement and artistic contribution.
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MARYNA LAZORENKO
Maryna Lazorenko
Executive Producer
Education
Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts
Degree in Directing of Variety and Large-Scale Entertainment Projects
Professional Experience
Over 15 years of experience in the television industry.
Specialization: format-based reality shows and large-scale television projects.
Worked on the production and execution of high-profile TV formats for leading broadcasters in Ukraine and Russia.
Television Networks
STB, TRK Ukraina, Pyatnitsa, TV3, Subbota, Yu, ICTV, NovyChannel, and others.
Key Format-Based Reality Projects
• MasterChef
• MasterChef Junior
• Patsanki
• The Biggest Loser (Vzyveshennye i Schastlivye)
• Shopping Goddess
• My Perfect Dress
• Supermom
Music and Entertainment Projects
Participated in the production of major music and entertainment television formats, including Star Factory (Fabrika Zvyozd), People’s Star, and other nationally broadcast projects.
These music formats were produced and aired live, requiring high-level coordination and production management.
Professional Awards
The MasterChef project became the winner of the National Television Award “Teletriumph” in the category “Best Format Show.”
The award was granted to one of the seasons of the project in which Maryna Lazorenko was involved as part of the production team.
ARTEM DREVELMAN
Artem Drevelman is the founder and creative designer behind the fashion house DrevelmaN.
Before fashion took center stage, Drevelman built an illustrious career in Moscow, Russia, where he was widely recognized as one of the city’s most successful and sought-after colorists. In 2005, he joined the major television project “The Club of Ex-Wives” as a stylist and hair artist. It was there that he firstly expanded his creative territory—moving beyond hair to curate wardrobes and craft complete, head-to-toe looks for the show’s heroines. The program aired every Saturday for two years and was broadcast in 20 countries worldwide.
In 2013, Drevelman debuted his first capsule collection: delicate silk mini dresses trimmed with lace. These pieces became the foundation—the very DNA—of the DrevelmaN brand.
A year later, in 2014, the brand presented a runway show in Moscow featuring fluid silk dresses, voluminous cloud-like skirts, trousers with corseted waists, and sharply cut jackets with unconventional silhouettes.
The 2015 collection unfolded as a poetic vision of long summer dresses crafted from airy, weightless fabrics. Enchanting looks drifted down the runway like mist, like a soft breath of wind—ethereal, effortless, unforgettable.
DrevelmaN quickly gained commercial success in Moscow and was warmly embraced by the public.
In 2021, Artem Drevelman immigrated to the United States, relaunching the DrevelmaN brand for the American market. In 2025, DrevelmaN was presented as a special guest at FMFW, marking a new chapter in the brand’s international story.
OLGA KAMENSKAYA
Olga Kamenskaya is a multifaceted personality: a vice president of an insurance company, an organizer of large-scale events and celebrations, and, of course, a motivator for thousands of women. Despite her curvy figure, she is the winner of three international beauty contests.
Olga Kamenskaya plays a leading role in the development of the insurance industry in Russia and in advancing the role of women in business.
The projects developed by Olga have received the highest awards, including recognition from the President of the Russian Federation for her contribution to the development of the insurance industry. In 2022, Olga’s contribution to the development of insurance in Russia was honored with the highest award — the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation.
Olga Kamenskaya has distinguished herself not only as an outstanding professional in the insurance sector, but also as a tireless public figure and philanthropist.
Kamenskaya is actively involved in charitable work and for the past five years has been a participant in the annual charity theater performances of the “Giving Kindness to Children” project. Together with well-known entrepreneurs, politicians, and public figures, she performs on stage. All proceeds from ticket sales are directed toward supporting gifted children from low-income families in the form of personalized scholarships and gifts.
In addition, Kamenskaya oversees the activities of several charitable foundations, including NONC, which specializes in the treatment of children with cancer. She regularly organizes fundraising campaigns for this foundation, acting as a fundraiser. Thanks to her efforts, significant funds are raised to support the treatment of young patients. Kamenskaya is personally involved in the foundation’s work: she organizes celebrations and entertainment events for children with cancer, such as the “Magic Train,” which has already given rides to more than 200 children. She also regularly organizes holiday events for children directly in the regional hospital.
NATALIA IKSANOVA
NATALIIA IKSANOVA
Interior Designer • Artist • Creative Director
Nataliia Iksanova is an award-winning interior designer, artist, and creative professional with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of spatial design, art, and visual storytelling. Her projects are known for blending emotional expression, spatial psychology, and contemporary aesthetics. In her practice, Nataliia approaches visual arts as a form of storytelling — a way to reflect a person’s character and the rhythm of their life.
Her visual style integrates interior aesthetics, artistic thinking, and a deep interest in the human experience.
She is the creator of the educational program “From Dream of a Home — to a Dream Home,” which synthesizes twenty years of practical experience with contemporary design-thinking methodologies. Nataliia is a Laureate of the Russian Art Prize and a winner of numerous international design competitions. As an expert, she has served as a judge at the National Design Championship and is a member of the jury for competitions held by the Art US Nation Association. Her portfolio includes more than one hundred completed projects across Russia, Europe, and the United States, and her work is regularly recognized at professional design competitions and art exhibitions.
Beyond her practical work, Nataliia is frequently invited by major media outlets and industry publications to provide expert commentary on design, visual culture, and interdisciplinary creative practices.
Nataliia is an ambassador for Art US Nation and an active member of the International Association of Designers. She collaborates with art-tech platforms, including projects involving robotic painting, and advocates for the development of interdisciplinary approaches within the contemporary creative industry.
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ARNEL SAN PEDRO
Arnel San Pedro, MBA
arnel@unparalleled.productions
Arnel San Pedro is a multi-dimensional entertainment executive and Showrunner, and one of only
nine city-approved production vendors. His career spans two decades of high-profile fashion
weeks, international film festivals, mega live events, major television and film production, and
independent distribution throughout Miami | South Florida, New Y ork, Los Angeles, and beyond.
His portfolio includes Art Basel Miami Beach, DGA Honors Awards, Facebook | Meta, Inter
Miami CF, Miami Music W eek, and Pan-Partisan POTUS engagements. Most recently, he is highly
regarded as the Showrunner of more than 250 runway shows, including FMFW : Florida Men’
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Fashion W eek, Miami Swim W eek, and LA Fashion W eek. He also served as Executive Producer of
the Outshine Film Festival and managed the Miami Film Festival, both consistently honored as the
#1 and #2 T op Film & Media Events in Miami | South Florida, according to BizBash.
San Pedro launched his career in television production at Viacom in New Y ork, where his film won
the MTV Film Festival. He later worked at Sony Pictures and Virgin Entertainment in Los
Angeles. He went on to produce or distribute several award-winning documentaries recognized by
the Oscars®, Primetime Emmy Awards®, IDA Awards, DGA Honors Awards, IFP Gotham
Awards, and Satellite Awards.
San Pedro is also well known as a pioneer in nightlife and luxury hospitality culture. He continues
to shape the industry as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University, where he teaches
Entertainment at V enues, a show management course. For Arnel, every endeavor contributes to a
nobler impact beyond itself, as he continues to tap into his unparalleled network to support
inclusive, influential, and statement-driven productions.
Representation by: Allen Jacobi Law | Media & Entertainment
DANA LEKUS
Dana Lekus is an internationally acclaimed beauty expert, creative director, and beauty technologist with a professional background spanning over ten years in advanced cosmetic artistry, visual aesthetics, and creative leadership.
An award-winning makeup artist, brow specialist, and hairstylist, she has participated in major fashion weeks, international competitions, pageants, and high-profile creative events across the United States and abroad. Dana has been invited to contribute her expertise in leading-level creative and advisory capacities for runway shows, editorial projects, and large-scale fashion productions, with a strong focus on image creation, character aesthetics, and visual harmony.
Her professional achievements have been recognized through multiple international honors, including International Beauty Awards, New York Fashion Awards, and finalist recognition at the Global Artist of the Year by OMC HairWorld. She has taken part in prominent cultural events such as New York Fashion Week and Miami Art Week during Art Basel, where she was invited as a Lead Beauty Specialist, as well as Florida Men’s Fashion Week, where she has been invited multiple times in the same capacity, reflecting sustained international professional recognition.
Dana Lekus is widely recognized as an international jury member for global beauty competitions and championships, as well as a scientific reviewer and published author in the field of beauty technology and cosmetology.
ANDRESSA AFONSO
ANDRESSA AFONSO
Professional Makeup Artist | Beauty Educator
Brazilian-born and currently based in the United States,
Andressa
Afonso is a professional
makeup artist with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, recognized for her artistic sensitivity.
technical excellence, and human.
centered approach.
Her journey began in 2010, when she entered the fashion and beauty world, developing a strong artistic vision. In 2015, she officially specialized in professional makeup,
building a career
marked by continuous education, refinement, and passion for the art of beauty.
Throughout her career, Andressa has worked as a makeup artist, educator, and speaker, sharing her expertise through courses,
professional
training, and industry events. Her work is known for its precision,
elegance, and ability to
enhance each individual's natural beauty.
Beyond her
professional work,
Andressa
is
deeply committed to social impact initiatives, especially projects dedicated tO women
undergoing
cancer treatment. Providing free
beauty services, emotional support, and dignity through makeup is one of her greatest purposes
- a mission she carries with empathy, love, and respect.
Currently based in Orlando, Florida, Andressa continues to expand her international presence, combining artistry, purpose, and compassion in every project she embraces.
ALINA KUZNEVYCH
Alina Kuznevych
Awards & Professional Recognition (2019–2023)
• Best Stylist of the Year (2019) – Awarded at a regional professional beauty competition.
• Wedding Hairstyling Excellence Award (October 2019) – Recognized for outstanding bridal styling.
• Fashion Battle Winner — Evening Styles (October 2020) – First place in the “Evening Styles” category.
• Author & Educator: “Hairdresser in 10 Days” Program (2020–2023) – Created and led an accelerated professional training program.
• Trend Haircut Award (June 2021) – Honored by Professional Aesthetics for modern haircut design.
• Creative Innovation Award (February 2021) – Recognition for originality and creative direction.
• Successful Lady Awards Laureate (2021) – Award celebrating achievements in the beauty industry.
• International Beauty Competition Jury Member (2023).
•. Certified Trainer of the Ukrainian Hairdressers Union (SPU) - Official educator and trainer recognized by the national professional association.
JEMMA RUSSO
Jamila (Jemma) Russo is the Founder and Creative Director of JEMMA RUSSO, a Miami-based luxury
womenswear label. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan and raised in the United States, her work reflects a
refined balance of cultural heritage and modern sophistication. The brand is known for timeless
silhouettes, natural fibers, and couture-level craftsmanship. JEMMA RUSSO has been presented on
the official calendars of New York Fashion Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Azerbaijan,
with international showcases in Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival and Paris Fashion Week in
collaboration with ONIRIQ Magazine and Forbes France. Her designs have been featured in VOGUE,
Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, and Forbes, and continue to gain global recognition.
ADRIANA KOSTETSKA
Adriana Kostetska is an award-winning producer and director, the founder of Kosta Talent Agency, and the creator of Hollywood Star Studio for children and families.
As a producer and director, Adriana Kostetskaya has produced and directed seven films focused on children and youth, as well as the TV series “Hollywood Star Camp,” demonstrating her long-term commitment to developing young talent both on screen and through education.
Winner of the FOLLOW YOUR HEART Film Festival
VALERIIA KHASANOVA
Valeriia Khasanova is a master brow artist, licensed esthetician, and permanent makeup artist, as well as an international educator and beauty expert specializing in advanced brow and lip techniques.
She is a First Place winner of the World Beauty Championship (WBC XV). Valeriia has trained and mentored numerous brow artists in Ukraine and the United States, contributing to the professional development of beauty specialists across different markets and industry standards.
She is a member of the International Association of Beauty Artists and actively participates in the international beauty community. Also served as a jury member in an international permanent makeup competition.
Currently based in Los Angeles, Valeriia continues to educate beauty professionals, expand her practice, and refine her signature approach focused on natural aesthetics, safety, and high-quality results.
DENIS MINIAILO
Denis Miniailo
• International Fashion Stylist & Image-Maker
(Artists Jury Member, New Wave International Music Competition, 2019)
• Ambassador & Fashion Stylist for luxury Colombian brand Monastery (USA)
• Ambassador & Fashion Stylist for Turkish menswear brand DS Damat
• Fashion Stylist & Creative Lead for runway looks at
Florida Men’s Fashion Week
• Fashion Stylist & Creative Lead for runway looks at
Young Fashion Week
• Founder & Creative Director of fashion brand DM20
• Fashion Expert on Television:
Channel One Russia, TNT, Moscow 24
• Collaborates and partners with global luxury retailers:
Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue
• Provides global personal styling & shopping services for
artists, bloggers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and public figures worldwide
GROMOVA LYUDMILA
Gromova Lyudmila
Kazakhstan – USA
International Hair Extension Expert | Educator | Speaker | Judge | Beauty Industry Mentor
Professional Summary
Internationally recognized hair extension expert with over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Founder and owner of multiple beauty salons and studios in Kazakhstan and the United States. Creator of a proprietary hair extension technique, international award winner, jury member at global championships, organizer of international industry awards, and mentor to over 1,000 students worldwide.
Professional Experience & Achievements
2025
• Speaker & Mentor of the Year, Kainv Gala Awards, Kazakhstan
2024
• Advisor, Association of Hair Extension Masters of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Owner, Beauty Salon, Miami, USA
2023
• Winner — “Innovator of the Year”, Public Choice Award, Business HEG Awards , UAE
• Winner — “Studio of the Year”, Pub
IRYNA BABYCH
Iryna Babych is an international photographer and visual artist from Ukraine, based in the United States. She works at the intersection of contemporary portrait photography, fine art, and visual storytelling, focusing on emotional depth and psychological nuance.
She is the founder of IREN Media Agency LLC (USA) and a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the American Photographic Artists (APA).
She began her professional path in photography while working with and coordinating international social and cultural projects in cooperation with the Ukrainian professional union of the National Police, where she was involved in organizing and coordinating initiatives focused on human stories and social impact.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including Decode Gallery and Black Box Gallery (USA), Boomer Gallery (London, UK), and the international exhibition “New Voices – 1st Edition” in London.
In 2025, Iryna Babych work's was accepted to the 10th CAMPINA International Exhibition of Photography (Romania) — an international salon recognized by PSA, GPU, and CIEP.
She was named Top 1% photographer worldwide by 35AWARDS in the Street Portrait category and received an Honorable Mention at the Monochrome Photography Awards in the Professional Fine Art category.
Iryna Babych also works as an educator, developing and teaching her own methodology focused on helping individuals and professionals deepen their visual thinking and photographic practice.
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YULIIA BABYCH
Yuliia Babych (Aboimova) is an internationally recognized hair stylist, hair extension expert, educator, and beauty entrepreneur with over 20 years of professional experience in the global beauty industry.
She is a jury member of the international competitions Lady in Million and Beauty and Success (2025) and a sponsor of the fashion show The Broward Dream Runway in Miami, Florida.
Yuliia is the winner of the Top Beauty Expert Award, Ukrainian Champion in Hair Extensions (Kyiv Cup, 1st place), and a prize winner of the René Furterer International Stylist Competition in Paris. She also participated in the 1st International Hair Extension Championship “Hair-Extension 2006” in Kyiv, marking the beginning of her international competitive career.
She is the creator of innovative micro- and nano-capsule technologies for hair extensions and the author of the signature method Weft Hollywood Cold Hair Extensions — a unique cold-extension technique, including a special medical adaptation for clients experiencing hair loss after cancer treatment.
Yuliia is the founder and owner of an international hair extension school, an educator who has conducted professional training programs across Europe, including Switzerland, and the owner of beauty businesses in both Europe and the United States.
Throughout her career, she has served as a salon owner, art director, VIP stylist, and makeup artist, collaborated on fashion shows, editorial projects, and 3D custom hairstyling performances, and completed advanced professional training with Pivot Point, René Furterer (Paris), ILAMASQUA London, L’Oréal, Keune, and Lebel.
JANI GRIGORYAN
Jani Grigoryan is an international multidisciplinary visual artist specializing in street photography, documentary photography, and video-based cultural documentation, with over eight years of professional practice.
In 2025, his work was editorially selected for a World Photography Day feature by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, reaching an audience of over 2.5 million followers. He was named among the “100 Best Selected” artists by Photographize Magazine and featured by Street Shooters Magazine.
His work has been published in Rebel Magazine, Shoutout LA, Canvas Rebel, Selin Magazine, Ellements Magazine, Mob Journal, L’OAMMI Magazine, among others.
In 2025, Jani was commissioned to document the first-ever U.S. tour of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, including performances at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall Boston, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. In 2022, he collaborated with the National Radio of Armenia on a commemorative visual project honoring William Saroyan.
He is a member of the Eurasian Art Union, operating under standards aligned with FIAP (Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique).
ELIZAVETA EREMENKO
Elizaveta Eremenko, also known as Liz Krutish, is an actress, model, and stand-up comedian trained at the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles), with an extensive background in film, television, theatre, fashion, and comedy.
She has appeared in feature films and major TV series produced by leading networks and platforms, including NTV, TNT, Premier, Channel One, and Wink, and has worked with acclaimed directors across Russia and the United States. Her screen credits span drama, comedy, and crime/detective genres.
Elizaveta is also a national TV stand-up comedian, best known for her performances on Comedy Battle (TNT, Season 11), where she advanced to the semi-finals in a prime-time comedy competition. In addition to television, she actively performs stand-up comedy in major cities and creates original digital content with millions of views on social media platforms.
Her theatre career includes leading and character roles in classical and contemporary productions, demonstrating a strong foundation in acting technique, voice, and physical theatre.
As a professional model, she has opened runway shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Moscow and ANTIX Art Festival in Chicago, collaborating with international designers and art institutions.
With a multidisciplinary artistic background and international education, Elizaveta Eremenko brings a sharp artistic vision, strong performance expertise, and industry insight, making her a distinguished and authoritative member of the jury.
ELIZAVETA KOZLOVA
Described as “versatile” and “dramatically convincing” (Voce di Meche) and praised for her “impassioned phrasing” (OperaWire), soprano Elizaveta Kozlova is a distinguished performer who has been presented nationally and internationally.
Elizaveta has appeared as a soloist in J.S. Bach's Magnificat at the Moscow International House of Music. She made her Lincoln Center debut as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro with the New York Lyric Opera in 2018. Other operatic appearances include Anna I (Seven Deadly Sins) and Servilia (La Clemenza di Tito) with Dell'Arte Opera, Doralice (Il trionfo dell'onore) with Amherst Early Music Festival, Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel) with Chicago Summer Opera, Pamina (Die Zauberflöte) with the Manhattan Opera Studio and Amore (L’incoronazione di Poppea) with the Berlin Opera Studio.
Elizaveta won an Encouragement Award at the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition in 2024. In the same year, she was a finalist at the Concorso di Canto Barocco “Francesco Provenzale” in Napoli, Italy. She is the recipient of the Jaume Aragall Award and the Apròpera Award from the 2023 Camerata Sant Cugat Competition in Sant Cugat, Spain. Elizaveta is the first prize winner at the Crescendo International Music Competition in NYC.
Elizaveta is an outstanding interpreter of new music. She collaborated with Carnegie Hall on a performance of Into Air by Alex Mills presented at the Montres Breguet lounge at Frieze New York. She sang the world premieres of two pieces for solo voice and orchestra at the New Music New Haven concert series at the Yale School of Music. In 2024, she premiered two pieces composed by Robert Piéchaud on the poems by Marc Chagall at the Museum of Jewish Art and History in Paris.
An illustrious performer of early music, Elizaveta appeared as a soloist in a performance of the St John Passion with Juilliard415 orchestra and Maestro Avi Stein. She also frequently appears as a soloist with the Silentwoods Collective in New York and New Hampshire. In 2024, Elizaveta released a recording of two chants by Hildegard von Bingen with Etymology Records on all
streaming platforms. In 2025, Elizaveta appeared in a solo recital with Parthenia Viol
Consort in NYC.
Elizaveta Kozlova has performed at several events of major humanitarian significance. Most notably, at the Center for Jewish History event “A Tribute to the Artists who Perished in the Holocaust”. She was also a part of the United Nations 75 Years Celebration Music Festival for Sustainable Development Goals in 2020.
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MIKHAILO SALAI
Mykhailo Salai
Music Producer & Mixing Engineer
Mykhailo Salai is an international music producer and mixing engineer with professional experience since 2018. He has contributed to high-profile music projects with cumulative streaming numbers exceeding 100 million plays worldwide.
His work includes participation in platinum-certified releases and collaborations with established artists across contemporary music genres, including hip-hop, pop, and electronic music. His productions are recognized for strong sonic identity, modern sound design, and high production standards.
Since 2022, he has been actively working with artists from Europe and the United States, expanding his international scope and creative collaborations. In addition to music production, he works professionally as a mixing engineer, focusing on sound balance, emotional impact, and audio clarity.
Mykhailo Salai brings to the jury a practical, industry-level perspective on music quality, sound aesthetics, and the role of audio in visual storytelling.
STAS KOZUB
Fashion Photographer
Professional fashion photographer with over a decade of experience in visual storytelling. Since 2012, built a foundation in wedding and event photography, mastering lighting, composition, and fast-paced environments.
From 2020 to 2023, expanded into sports and gymnastics photography, continuing event coverage while refining skills in capturing dynamic movement.
Relocated to the United States in 2023 and focused on editorial and creative fashion photography throughout 2023 and 2024.
Since 2025, specializing fully in the fashion industry with a focus on runway shows, including major events such as Florida Men’s Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week, and New York Fashion Week, as well as various independent runway shows.
Currently dedicated to fashion photography, covering runway, backstage, editorial, and fashion events, delivering polished, publication-ready imagery in collaboration with designers and creative teams.
DMYTRO LUKIANCHUK
Dmytro Lukianchuk is a professional videographer and filmmaker from Ukraine, born on June 5, 1988. He has over 15 years of experience in video production with a strong focus on wedding, commercial, and sports cinematography.
Dmytro is known for his documentary style, attention to detail, and ability to capture genuine, emotional storytelling in every frame. Throughout his career, he has completed hundreds of projects for private clients and international brands. He has collaborated with Volvo, Suzuki, and Specialized, producing high-quality promotional and commercial video content.
One of Dmytro’s most significant creative achievements is the production and filming of the full-length cycling film BLACK SOIL in Ukraine. The movie was screened in cinemas and received positive feedback from audiences and professional communities.
He is also a winner and participant of the prestigious international Wevsy Awards, where his works have been recognized for their quality, style, and originality.
Dmytro currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, where he continues to develop his creative work and expand his brand ABOUT PEOPLE FILMS.
Portfolio website: ABOUTPEOPLEFILMS.com
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TATIANA ABAZA
Tatiana Abaza is an international expert in eyebrow design and permanent makeup, an educator, and the founder of Tiana Abaza Beauty. With over nine years of professional experience in the beauty industry, she combines aesthetics, precision, and a science-based approach.
She began her professional journey in 2016 with eyebrow architecture and later developed her own signature method for eyebrow and permanent makeup work using innovative pigments. Over the years, she has completed more than 10,000 eyebrow procedures, and her educational programs have trained 200+ students.
Tatiana has founded studios in Russia and the United States (2024). In the U.S., she holds a full set of professional licenses, including a California Esthetician License and all required permits for permanent makeup practice.
She is the author of four scientific publications and a recipient of international awards, including The Medical Stars & Beauty Awards (2021), The Fashion & Beauty International Awards (2022), and European Beauty Awards (2024). She has also been invited as a guest speaker in Spain.
In 2025, Tatiana served as a jury member for the international THE MEDICAL STARS & BEAUTY AWARDS, participated in Florida Men’s Fashion Weeks, and worked on the Miss Universe Israel (Miami) project. She is a member of international professional associations, including the Association of Beauty Professionals (France) and the Eurasian Beauty Guild.
MARGARITA HOWIS
Margarita Howis is an international contemporary artist based in New York with a global career spanning exhibitions and projects in Copenhagen, Miami, New York, Paris, Montreal, and Cancun.
Known for her emotionally charged portrait work and visually distinct style merging realism, abstraction, and glitch aesthetics, Margarita works across fine art, fashion, and cultural storytelling.
Her multicultural background and architectural training inform a practice rooted in identity, transformation, and feminine strength.
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