Director, Writer and Producer at AFIN

Biography

I am Bozhena Tsalko, a Ukrainian film director and editor based in Kyiv. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Film Editing Directing at the I. K. Karpenko-Karyi Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television (2022 - 2026). I have over six years of professional experience as a film editor and have worked on fiction short films, music videos, television projects, and advertising. Alongside editing, I actively work as a director and cinematographer, often combining multiple roles within my projects. My films are driven by attention to rhythm, atmosphere, and narrative subtext. I am particularly interested in genre cinema, folklore, and hybrid forms of storytelling. Before starting a project, I focus on understanding on my or other author’s context and intention, shaping the final film through precise montage, visual metaphor, and subtle humor that remains accessible to a wide audience.