Marianna Bezhanyan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A motivated Design Media Arts & Film student at UCLA with extensive experience in creative direction, on-set production, and storyboarding across various formats including films, music videos, animations, and games. The background encompasses both independent projects and major company collaborations. Expert in transforming directors' visions into actionable plans, seamlessly integrating visual storytelling with organizational skills to dynamically enhance creative settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Co-director
Anvio Virtual Reality
01.2023 - Current
- Led the creative direction and production for three major virtual reality projects, ensuring a cohesive and immersive user experience.
- Led the environment design, focusing on scripting and technical implementation to bring virtual spaces to life. Contributed to storyboarding and concept arts.
Production Assistant
"The Looming" By Masha Ko (2023)
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the production various aspects of production of Masha Ko's independent film "The Looming," which won Best Short Directing at Sundance 2024 and Best Short at Scream Fest LA.
- Developed detailed storyboards that effectively communicated the director’s vision, contributing to the film's storytelling and visual planning.
Storyboard Artist Intern
Art Pictures Group
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Storyboarding internship under supervision of Genadiy Kornishev for feature 3D animation film "Yaga and the Book of Spells". Developed 2 boards for the film and worked on storyboard revisions for Story Director.
Production Assistant
PAPER Magazine
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated as production assistant and storyboard artist with Pussy Riot, Boyfriend, and Paper Magazine on the art video "Dance with the Devil," directed by Nadia Tolokonnikova and Yulia Shur.
Communications and Social Media Manager
Anvio Virtual Reality
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed high-impact media presence with over 23 million views and 2 million likes by creating engaging and shareable content and collaborating with influencers and celebrities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Design | Media Arts & Film
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06.2026
Associate of Arts - Game And Interactive Media Design & Animation
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CAHigh School Diploma -
HSE Lyceum (Computer Science Program)
Moscow, Russian Federation06.2021
Skills
- Visual Storytelling & Storyboarding
- Script Analysis
- Creative Direction and Producing
- Organization & Production Assistance
- Director Assistance
Timeline
Production Assistant
"The Looming" By Masha Ko (2023)
04.2023 - 04.2023
Creative Co-director
Anvio Virtual Reality
01.2023 - Current
Storyboard Artist Intern
Art Pictures Group
01.2022 - 03.2022
Production Assistant
PAPER Magazine
11.2021 - 11.2021
Communications and Social Media Manager
Anvio Virtual Reality
10.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Design | Media Arts & Film
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Associate of Arts - Game And Interactive Media Design & Animation
Los Angeles City College
High School Diploma -
HSE Lyceum (Computer Science Program)