Denys Kolesnikov is a Ukrainian filmmaker whose storytelling focuses on inner conflict, identity, and transformation within transitional societies. His background spans international business and creative industries across diverse cultural contexts. Kolesnikov's artistic voice is shaped by the lived experience of instability and change, informing narratives that are grounded yet emotionally resonant. His films explore the blurred line between private and collective collapse. With a strong visual sensibility and a deep interest in underrepresented perspectives, he creates slow-burning, character-driven worlds. He currently lives and works in Ukraine, developing projects that reflect the complexity and tenderness of contemporary life in wartime.
"Kira's Dream" is his first official feature film debut.