Video and Storytelling LAB, Athens “The Lightkeepers” VIDEO AND STORYTELLING FROM OLENA SOINIKOVA I’m proud to share with you one of my recent projects, a documentary film called “The Lightkeepers”. It was part of the Video & Storytelling LAB, a workshop organized by Karpos and supported by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Greece. The workshop aimed to familiarize people from different social and cultural backgrounds with the film process and personal expression through images and sounds. The workshop was divided into 10 three-hour sessions and concluded in March 2023. During these hours, we learned the principles of storytelling and how to operate film equipment to eventually create our own videos. The subjects of our films varied as well as our approach, from documentaries to a more artistic and narrative approach to the subjects. We chose the subjects of our films by ourselves and with the help of Karpos’ instructors we developed our script and did the final editing. Group work My film, “The Lightkeepers”, is a group film directing project that I worked on with Mustafa Noah and Elli Xypolitaki. We wanted to explore how a school in Athens, that works on the weekends, helps refugee children that have fled the war in Ukraine. How does it help ease children’s painful memories and experiences from the war? How does it offer them hope and a sense of belonging? Project My film, “The Lightkeepers”, is a group film directing project that I worked on with Mustafa Noah and Elli Xypolitaki. We wanted to explore how a school in Athens, that works on the weekends, helps refugee children that have fled the war in Ukraine. How does it help ease children’s painful memories and experiences from the war? How does it offer them hope and a sense of belonging? Art and Inclusion Our film was presented at the “Art & Inclusion” event on May 10 in Romantso, Athens, along with the other films produced by the workshop participants. The event was a great opportunity to showcase our work and to discuss how art can promote inclusion, social cohesion and peaceful coexistence. The attendance and participation of the people was great and moving for all of us. The next screenings of our film will be announced soon. https://youtu.be/ZawkoJQspnw I’m very grateful for the experience of being part of the Video & Storytelling LAB and for the chance to meet and collaborate with amazing people. I learned a lot from the workshop, not only about filmmaking, but also about myself and the world around me. I hope you enjoy watching our film and I look forward to hearing your feedback. Other projects Design Exhibitions Premiere Pro Metropolitan Expo in Athens with Gaelix Marine Service Read More Videography WordPress Snekuglens Magi (The Magic of the Snowball) Read More Documentary Premiere Pro Videography Video & Storytelling from Olena Soinikova Read More
Snekuglens Magi (The Magic of the Snowball)
Danish Social TV series Snekuglens Magi Danish Social TV series Snekuglens Magi The “The Christmas Calendar” project, a social TV series that I worked on with Dansk Social Arbejde, a Danish NGO. My job was to create the project website, organize the filming, and supervise the re-editing of the project. “The Christmas Calendar” “The Christmas Calendar” is a fictional series of 24 episodes, in which you can follow the family members of the series each day in their daily lives leading up to Christmas, as well as the family’s personal and social problems. You also follow daughter Thea’s ‘journey’ through Danish society, where she meets different people facing challenges, all of whom have hope for a good Christmas and a good future. The series aims The series aims to raise awareness of how we can deal with the impact of mental health problems by preventing and addressing social problems for vulnerable young people, children and families, including loneliness, anxiety, stress and bullying. The series is a partially interactive cinematic Christmas calendar exploring these themes, published daily in December 2021. You Tube channel The Christmas calendar has been developed in collaboration with Stica Travel, and is financially supported by the National Board of Social Affairs and Health. The series is available online on the You Tube channel of the Dansk Social Arbejde. https://youtu.be/wfKicAVcujE?si=L8HG7x2vwOi1bt6E I’m very proud of being part of this project and of the impact that it had on the society. I learned a lot from working with the NGO and the film crew, as well as from the stories and the characters of the series. Other projects Design Videography GAELIX MARINE SERVICE at Metropolitan Expo 2022 Read More Videography WordPress Snekuglens Magi (The Magic of the Snowball) Read More Documentary Premiere Pro Videography Video & Storytelling from Olena Soinikova Read More
Metropolitan Expo in Athens with Gaelix Marine Service
Metropolitan Expo in Athens with Gaelix Marine Service Marketing Materials for the Metropolitan Expo in Athens I am proud to share a glimpse into one of my significant projects. In 2022, I had the privilege of collaborating with Gaelix Marine Service for their exhibition at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, held from December 7-11. Website Modernization Website Modernization One of my key contributions was the modernization of the Gaelix Marine Service website gaelixmarineservice.gr. I focused on enhancing the user experience, ensuring that the site not only looked aesthetically pleasing but also provided seamless navigation for all visitors. Captivating Company Profile Creating a Visual Narrative Understanding the power of visual storytelling, I directed and produced a promotional video that truly represented the Gaelix Marine Service brand. This video served as a cornerstone of the campaign, conveying the company’s values and services dynamically and engagingly. Striking Marketing Collateral Designing Marketing Collaterals For the expo, I designed a suite of marketing materials that included business cards, flyers, and banners. Each piece was crafted to capture the essence of the brand and to provide expo attendees with a tangible connection to Gaelix Marine Service. https://www.soinikova.digital/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/video.mp4https://www.soinikova.digital/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/exshibition.mp4 In the digital realm, we engaged with the audience through strategic marketing on the company’s Facebook and Instagram pages. This not only amplified their online presence but also generated buzz around their participation in the event. This project was a testament to my dedication to delivering high-quality design and video content that not only meets but exceeds client expectations. Other projects Design Exhibitions Premiere Pro Metropolitan Expo in Athens with Gaelix Marine Service Read More Videography WordPress Snekuglens Magi (The Magic of the Snowball) Read More Documentary Premiere Pro Videography Video & Storytelling from Olena Soinikova Read More