Biography
Ivan Tymchenko was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, into a family of artists - his father is a renowned cinematographer, and his grandparents were painters. Ivan began his career as a photojournalist and commercial photographer before transitioning to filmmaking in 2009. He initially worked as a Director of Photography (DOP), later taking on the role of directing DOP, and eventually becoming a director.
His debut feature, Beshoot (2019), a war action drama, was released in Ukraine and gained international acclaim. Ivan’s second feature, Oxygen Station (2023), premiered in the official competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and won a Special Jury Mention for Best Director at the Odesa International Film Festival. The film continues its successful festival run.
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