Collective residencies / Hackathon. Cinema residency for young talents 2025 / Olot
DARIA SHEVCHENKO
From Tuesday, 11 March 2025 to Monday, 24 March 2025

Bio
Daria Shevchenko is a motion designer and filmmaker from Ukraine. She holds a Master’s in Audio and Visual Technology from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy and a Bachelor’s in Printing and Publishing from Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Daria has experience in motion graphics, video editing, and filmmaking, working on international projects such as Sinu (2023), a film exploring family manipulation, and The Trap (2024), which examines father-daughter relationships through AI technology.
She has contributed to various creative roles, including as a Videographer for Active Youth (2023) and a Video Editor for AIESEC in Crete (2021). Currently, Daria is involved in developing the Ukrainian animated film Let It Live – IYEN, combining her artistic background with technical expertise to bring stories to life across different media.
Project
Daria Shevchenko will be on the editing team for the Hackathon short.
My time at Faberllull was intense, inspiring, and full of new experiences. I joined the project as a post-production editor, but from day one, I found myself involved in all parts of the process — from cleaning the shooting location and helping with equipment to script organization and sound workshop.
It was my first time working on a short film with such a large and international team. The energy was incredible — people were open, curious, and kind. I felt supported and included from the beginning. We had long days, night shoots, unpredictable weather, and a lot of improvisation, but somehow, it all felt natural.
For me, it wasn’t just a technical experience — it was also very human. I was surrounded by professionals who trusted each other and stayed flexible and calm, even in chaos. It taught me a lot about collaboration, listening, and how much the environment influences creativity.
Being in Catalonia also gave me a deeper understanding of identity and language. I often spoke about the war in Ukraine and felt that people truly listened. It meant a lot.
I left Faberllull with new skills, new friends, and a stronger sense of confidence in my voice — both as an artist and as a person.
So, I definitely recommend applying and going if you have a chance to Fabellull Olot Residency.