Bohdana Smyrnova bohdanasmyrnova.com ● bohdana.smyrnova @gmail.com● 1-347-581-5347 BOHDANA’S AWARDS, NOMINATIONS AND LABS: 2017 – Shortlist, Cinemart (Rotterdam IFF, Netherlands) 2016-2017 – ScripTeast Screenwriting Lab (Sterdyn, Poland; Berlin, Germany; Cannes, France) 2016 – 50% of the feature film budget is awarded by Ukrainian State Film Fund for Anywhere She Goes (formerly known as Nirvana Guest House) 2016 – Connecting Cottbus Pitching Session 2016 – Micromarket London (UK) 2015 – Longlist, June Sundance Screenwriting Lab (Park City, UT) 2015 – Shortlist, January Sundance Screenwriting Lab (Park City, UT) 2013 – Manny Award, Take Two Film Festival (New York, NY) 2012 –Wasserman Award Nomination, ‘First Run’ Film Festival (New York, NY) 2011 – Shortlist, Sundance Screenwriting Lab (Park City, UT) 2011 – Ron Tibbet Award for Excellence in Film, Magnolia Independent Film Festival (Starkville, MS) 2011 – Residence of Cannes Film Festival 2011 – 2nd Place on ‘F**ck the Valentine’s Day’ competition 2010 – Prize ‘For Best Direction, “Start” Film Festival (Baku, Azerbaijan) 2010 – Prize ‘For Best Direction, “Vidkryta Nich” Film Festival (Ukraine) 2009 – First Annual Snohomish Carnegie International Film Festival (Seattle, WA), prize for ‘For Best Foreign Film’ 2009 - 92Y Tribeca Short Slam (New York, NY), jury award 2008 - Sloan Feature Film Award semi-finalist 2008 – Prize “For Excellence in Filmmaking”, First Run Film Festival (New York, NY) 2007 – AMPAS Grant (American Motion Picture and Science) 2007 – Sarah Driver Award, nominated 2006 - Festival of Brazilian Cinema in Brasilia, prize for best female acting 2005 – Dean’s Fellowship, New York University 2002 – NYExpo (New York), jury diploma, International Audiovisual Festival Azerbaijan, Prize “For Best Direction”, July:Capalbio Short Film Festival (Italy), Prize “For Best Direction”, June: “Vidkryta Nich” Film Festival (Ukraine), prize from the general sponsor, “Message to Man” International Film Festival (Russia), diploma “For A Fresh and Charming Tale” BOHDANA SMYRNOVA’S BIO: Bohdana Smyrnova started making films at the age of 17 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Her short film Les demarches des papiers had already received international recognition when she moved to New York in 2005 to join NYU's graduate film program with the Dean's Fellowship. Till date, Bohdana's shorts have been screened at more than 200 events around the world including French theatrical release and prestigious festivals such as Rotterdam, Clermont-Ferrand, Taipei Golden Horse, and Slamdance, garnering over 20 awards. She has taught film at Syracuse and Wesleyan Universities (USA). A filmmaker with a distinct voice, Bohdana explores through her stories complex human relationships, desires conflicting with reality, and situations that pose no right choice. She is currently developing her first feature film Anywhere She Goes to be shot in New York, USA, and Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Bohdana Smyrnova bohdanasmyrnova.com ● bohdana.smyrnova @gmail.com● 1-347-581-5347 Bohdana Smyrnova. Film Director. Ukraine/USA. FILMOGRAPHY Producer, writer/ director: 2017/18 – ‘Anywhere She Goes’ (formerly known as Nirvana Guest House), feature 2010 – “Her Seat Is Vacant”, 17 min, 35mm (NYU) 2010 – “My Body In Your Hands” 35mm (NYU) 2008 – “Ramona’s New Dresser” 11min, DV, (NYU) 2006 – “The Haircut” 6’30”, DV, improv. (NYU) 2006 – “Before Vinnie’s House Burned” 4’30”, DV, doc. (NYU) 2006 – “Dad, Look…” 3’30”, 16mm (NYU) 2004 – “I Don’t Give a Shit About Your Calculus!” 20’, DV 2001 – “Les demarches des papiers” * 10’, 35mm. 1999 – “Fried Eggs” 10’, 35mm. Jury Member: 2016 – Kyiv International Short Film Festival (Kyiv, Ukraine) 2013 – Perpetuum Mobile Film Festival (Minsk, Belarus) 2012 – Wiz-Art Film Production Competition (Lviv, Ukraine) 2012 – Perpetuum Mobile Film Festival (Minsk, Belarus) 2001 – MedFilm Festival (Rome, Italy) Assistant Visiting Professor: 2016-2017 Film Thesis: Wesleyan University (USA) 2016-2017 Sight and Sound: Wesleyan University (USA) Adjunct Professor: 2015 – Editing: Syracuse University (USA) 2015 - Cinematic Modes: Syracuse University (USA) Film Programmer/Curator: 2017 – ‘Monkey, Ostrich and Grave’, an experimental mockumentary by Oleg Mavromatti at VCRC (Kyiv, Ukraine) 2016 – ‘Ukrainian Sheriffs’ Oscar longlisted film by Roman Bondanchuk screening at Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT, USA) 2011 – KinoFest NYC (New York, NY, USA) 2010 – ‘Plan B’ fundraising event (New York, USA) 2010 – KinoFest NYC (New York, NY, USA) 2009 – ‘Her Seat Is Vacant’ fundraising event (New York, NY, USA) 2009 – ‘Her Seat Is Vacant’ presentation event at UIA (New York, NY, USA) 2009 – Independent American Film Series at Kyivo-Mohyla Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine) 2008 – USA/USA fundraising show (New York, NY, USA) 2008 – Independent American Film Series at Kyivo-Mohyla Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine) 2007 – Harvard University USA/USA screening (USA) 2007 – Independent American Film Series at Kyivo-Mohyla Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine) 2006 – Shevchenko Scientific Society screening (New York, NY, USA) 2006 – Independent American Film Series at Kyivo-Mohyla Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine) Bohdana Smyrnova bohdanasmyrnova.com ● bohdana.smyrnova @gmail.com● 1-347-581-5347 Bohdana Smyrnova. Film Director. Ukraine/USA. FILMOGRAPHY (Cont’d) Guest Lecturer: 2017 – Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY, USA) 2015 – Izolyatsiya Platform for Cultural Initiatives (Kyiv, Ukraine) 2015 – Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY, USA) 2011 – Molodist IFF Talent Campus (Kyiv, Ukraine) Producer (additional credits): 2016 - 'At Least You Are Here' short film dir. by Kristen Swanbeck (LA Film Festival) 2012 - “Grace Chang’s Magical Courtyard», aimed for Asian TV, pilot puppet show, (Red Scarlet) 2010 - “Between Josie and Maria”, NYU Grad Film Thesis, short film dir. by Kristen Swanbeck, 4 awards 2010 - ‘Plan B’ (Associate Prod.), NYU Grad Film Thesis, short film dir. by Sarah-Rose Meredith (Wasserman Award) Editor: 2018 – an Indiegogo video for «Sens Dessus Dessous», a short by Matamba Kombila (Gabon) 2016 – «Holodomor in Ukraine», an educational doc film by Andrea Chalupa, Adobe Premiere 2015 – «Affection» by Chiahao Chou, Adobe Premiere 2014 - «Stormy!», a short film by Gabriella Campagna, FCP7 2014 - «In Search of a Miracle», feature documentary promo by Konstantin Bojanov, 8 min & 3 min FCP7 2014 - «Q.U.E.E.N.», NYU grad, Avid MC, a short film Directed by Brittany Fennel 2013 – ‘David Lynch’s Trip to Ukraine’ doc, 20 min, for David Lynch Foundation, FCP 2012 - ‘Young At Heart’ SVA grad thesis, FCP a short film by Stephanie Pisano 2012 - ‘Ben’s Morning’ SVA grad thesis, FCP, a short film by Tsyen Shen 2012 - ‘Two Ladies and a Gentleman’, NYU grad, Avid MC, Sarasota FF, a short film by Brooke Goldfinch 2012 - Acting reel for Kristina Klebe, FCP, featuring Bruce Willis, Isabella Rosselini, Uma Turman etc. 2010 - ‘Swami Meets Rabbi’ Integral Yoga Insistute, Avid MC 2009 – “Videoletter” (doc) 2008 - “Saturday Morning Blues” by Yvonne Shirley (NYU) 2008 – “RAMONA'S NEW DRESSER” 11min, DV, (NYU) 2006 – “The Haircut” 6’30”, DV, improv. (NYU) 2006 – “Before Vinnie’s House Burned” 4’30”, DV, doc. (NYU) 2006 – “Dad, Look…” 3’30”, 16mm (NYU) 2004 – “I Don’t Give a Shit About Your Calculus!” 20’, DV Casting Director: 2014 – 'Rigamo', short film by Chelsea Grayson 2014 – 'Ugly', feature film by Juri Rechinsky 2013 - «Quedate', NYU Grad short film film dir. by Bradley Bixler (HBO) 2013 – «Storge», NYU Grad Film, short film dir. by Alik Barsoumian 2013 - “Dark and Light Leo” , NYU Grad Thesis Film , short film dir. by Sehaj Sethi 2010 - “Between Josie and Maria”, NYU Grad Film Thesis, short film Dir. by Kristen Swanbeck, 4 awards Bohdana Smyrnova bohdanasmyrnova.com ● bohdana.smyrnova @gmail.com● 1-347-581-5347 Bohdana Smyrnova. Film Director. Ukraine/USA. FILMOGRAPHY (Cont’d) Actress: ‘Outer Space Love Story’ short film by Iva Gocheva, - Bobo, the lead ‘At Least You Are Here’ short film by Kristen Swanbeck, - Kateryna, the lead (LA Film Festival) ‘She Lights up Well’ feature film by Joyce Wu (USA) – coach, supporting (Itunes) “Beyond the Curtains” by Ketki Pandit (India), 10 min, mini DV – Olena, the lead “African Booty Scratcher” by Nikyatu Jusu (NYU, HBO, ~30screenings, 7 awards) Fort Lauderdale IFF - Honorable Mention, Sarah Driver Award nomination) “Friday night, Saturday Morning” * by Kleber Mendonca Filho (Brazil),13min,35mm – Dasha, the lead “Helen” by Lesya Kalynska (NYU) “The Black Sea” by Radu Jude (Romania), leading part. The film is a part of “3 master pics” project on the Molodist Talent Campus – lead “Little Travel on Big Merry-Go-Round” by Mykhaylo Illyenko Assistant Casting Director: 2013 - “Getting There” , NYU Grad 2nd Year Film , short film dir. by Lilian T. Mehrel 2010 - “Outmode” , NYU Grad 2nd Year Film, short film Dir. by Brantley Jones 1st Assistant Director: 2018 – “Payroll”, a short TV pilot by Dennis Williams II 2017 – “Dawn”, a short film by Amy Guggenheim 2017 – “Our Way Home”, a short film by Alexandra Hsu (HBO APA Short Film Competition) 2016 – ‘You Are a Star’, a short commercial for Viacom 2016 – ‘Shift’ by Daniel Poller, short film 2015 – ‘Premier Logistics’ training video for FedEx 2014 – ‘Kimchi Taco’ by Seran Kim (USA), NYU grad thesis film, Wasserman award 2014 – ‘Strange Planet’ by Jarreau Carillo (USA), short film 2014 – ‘American Sign Language’ by Oscar Sharp (USA), short film 2013 – ‘The Vixens’ (2nd Unit) by Brian Fairbanks (USA), feature film 2013 – ‘She Lights up Well’ by Joyce Wu (USA), feature film, NYU grad thesis 2013 - “Sabu”, NYU Grad 2nd Year