Marina Viatkina
Storyteller & Filmmaker
Creating original story universes.
I create original story worlds and direct them from idea to finished work.
Each project begins with a narrative foundation and is developed with a strong focus on atmosphere, character, and visual language.
I'm drawn to stories that can grow and unfold over time.
Selected film projects
I’ve completed two independent filmmaking projects based on my original stories. Both were realised as finished works and mark important steps in my filmmaking practice.
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Petrushka Dreams
An original short film inspired by folklore and memory, developed from my own story and realised as a complete work using AI-generated visuals.
The accompanying behind-the-scenes documentary was selected as a Top-11 finalist at a major AI filmmaking competition.​​
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Brute Scandal in Art Brut
A cinematic trailer based on my original novel Brute Scandal in Art Brut, translating a literary story world into screen form and testing its visual and narrative potential.
The trailer was shortlisted for offline screening as a Top-4 finalist at an international AI film festival. The project’s behind-the-scenes film received an honourable mention from the jury at a major AI filmmaking programme.
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Current project
I’m currently developing a new, larger story universe, conceived to evolve over multiple works.
Further details will be shared as the project takes shape.
Original stories & scripts
My screen projects originate from original stories and scripts developed as independent narrative worlds.
Some of these stories exist beyond their current screen form and are available for further development.
Other work
My earlier work includes:
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Smart Art – Art History Escape: co-founder and chief editor of an educational storytelling app focused on art history
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Art advisory practice: publications and consultations for collectors on acquisition, attribution, restoration, and art-market questions
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Connoisseur: co-founder of a startup exploring machine learning and computer vision technologies for the art market
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The Great Collector: co-creator and designer of a board game centred on art collecting
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YouTube projects: legacy channel focused on art collecting and cultural analysis, alongside long-form video essays on classic mysteries, films, and actors
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Visual and artistic work developed over several years across different formats
This background helps shape how I approach narrative, structure, and visual thinking.
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