Alona Tymoshenko
Alona Tymoshenko | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1985 |
| Alma mater | Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts |
| Occupation | film producer |
| Spouse | Kyrylo Tymoshenko |
Alona Tymoshenko (born 9 June 1985) is a Ukrainian film producer, producer at the production company Dream Film, film educator, and industry expert. She is the founder of the Ukrainian Film School and a producer of contemporary Ukrainian feature films and television projects.[1][2] Tymoshenko is regarded as part of a new generation of Ukrainian producers combining industry education, independent production, and international positioning of Ukrainian cinema.[3]
Early life and Education
Alona Tymoshenko was born in Ukraine on June 9, 1985. She graduated from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, where she studied television and film production.
She began her professional career in television, working in casting and production, gaining practical experience that later informed her work as a producer and film educator.
Dream Film and Film Education
Tymoshenko is a producer at Dream Film, a production company involved in the development and production of feature films and television projects.[3]
In 2016, she founded the Ukrainian Film School, a private educational institution focused on professional training in film and television disciplines including directing, acting, cinematography, screenwriting, and producing. The school has trained thousands of students and contributed to the development of Ukraine’s contemporary film workforce.[4][5]
Her professional model integrates education with active production practice, creating a direct pathway between talent development and the film industry.[6]
Producing Career
Pamfir (2022)
Tymoshenko is credited as a producer of Pamfir (2022), directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk.[7] The film premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight program on May 22, 2022. Pamfir received international critical recognition and was widely discussed as part of the global visibility of contemporary Ukrainian cinema.
Uncle Tolya (2024)
She is credited as a producer of Uncle Tolya (2024), a short film listed among her production credits.[8]
Vitya (2025)
Tymoshenko is credited as a producer of the television series Vitya (2025).[9]
On Drive (2026)
In 2026, Tymoshenko produced On Drive, a Ukrainian action film set in frontline Kharkiv, combining street racing themes with a dramatic portrayal of youth and identity during wartime.[10][11]
Sounds of the City Project
Tymoshenko initiated and developed the cultural project “Sounds of the City”, which focused on recording and preserving authentic urban sounds from different Ukrainian cities. The project was created as an artistic and documentary initiative reflecting contemporary Ukrainian urban identity through sound.[12][13][14]
Industry Role and State Film Agency of Ukraine
Tymoshenko has served as an expert for the State Film Agency of Ukraine (Derzhkino), participating in professional evaluation processes within the national film funding system.[15]
Her involvement in state-level film industry structures further positioned her within the institutional framework of Ukrainian cinema development.[15]
Role in Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema
Tymoshenko belongs to a generation of Ukrainian producers working during a period of transformation in the national film industry, particularly throughout the years of war.[3] Her work spans:
- development of professional film education infrastructure,
- production of contemporary Ukrainian films with both artistic and commercial orientation,
- participation in broader discussions about the sustainability and future of Ukrainian cinema.[3]
Her strategy integrates education, production, and audience engagement within a single professional ecosystem.[3]
Selected Filmography
Feature Films
- Pamfir (2022) — producer
- On Drive (2026) — producer
Short Film
- Uncle Tolya (2024) — producer
Television
- Vitya (2025) — producer
Personal life
Tymoshenko is married to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, a Ukrainian politician and public figure. They have one son named Semen.
References
- ^ Hryhorii Bondar (2021-06-02). "Неформальна освіта створює гідну конкуренцію державним вишам - керівниця Ukrainian Film School". unian.ua. UNIAN.
- ^ "Алёна Тимошенко: "У меня нет чёткого понимания, что такое украинское кино"". styleinsider.com.ua. 2019-09-24.
- ^ a b c d e "Alona Tymoshenko". IMDb.
- ^ "В Києві стартувала Ukrainian Film School". detector.media (in Ukrainian). Detector media. 2016-08-25.
- ^ Hlib Ivanov (2021-09-20). "Засновниця Ukrainian Film School Альона Тимошенко: навчання не залежить від віку, вся справа в бажанні". news.obozrevatel.com. Obozrevatel.
- ^ "Керівниця Ukrainian Film School Альона Тимошенко: неформальна освіта стала реальним конкурентом традиційної". lb.ua. 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Pamfir (2022)". IMDb.
- ^ "Uncle Tolya (2024)". IMDb.
- ^ "Vitya (2025)". IMDb.
- ^ "On Drive (2026)". IMDb.
- ^ "В Україні знімають пригодницький екшн «На драйві» про реалії сучасного Харкова". ukrinform.ua (in Ukrainian). Ukrinform. 2025-11-12.
- ^ "У Дніпрі відкрили сучасну артінсталяцію "Звуки Міста"". tsn.ua (in Ukrainian). TSN. 2021-09-10.
- ^ "Плескіт фонтанів, гул ракетного двигуна, стукіт вагонів: у Дніпрі відкрили арт-інсталяцію «Звуки Міста»". adm.dp.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Administation. 2021-09-10.
- ^ "У Дніпрі за ініціативи Альони Тимошенко відкрили арт-інсталяцію "Звуки Міста"". lb.ua. 2021-09-10.
- ^ a b "Керівниця кіношколи та куратор курсу Ukrainian Film School увійшли до списку експертів пітчінгової комісії Держкіно". film.ua. Film.UA. 2019-05-31.