Sergey Shirinskiy

Sergey Shirinskiy

Producer
Tbilisi, GE.

About

Producer with over 15 years of experience in film, television, and digital media. Skilled in managing animation projects, short films, TV series, and film festivals. Proven ability to deliver high-quality content on time and within budget.
Contributed to the organization of 9 film festivals across 24 editions, working in key roles such as Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, Program Director, and Producer. Held leadership positions at film studios as Chief Editor, Executive Producer, and Creative Producer, managing diverse creative teams and production processes. Supervised post-production for more than 330 episodes across 20 television shows, ensuring technical quality and timely delivery. Experience includes roles as Post-Production Supervisor, Edit Assistant, and Deliverables Producer.
Produced 10 short fiction and documentary films, selected for over 90 national and international festivals, including Kinotavr, Rotterdam IFF, Koroche, Golden Eagle, goEast, and others.
Key strengths: production management, storytelling, festival strategy, post-production workflows, team coordination, and creative development.
Seeking international projects and collaborations across animation, digital, CG/VFX and feature films.

Work

Animaccord Animation Studio
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Line Producer / Executive Producer

Highlights

Managed the full production cycle for 3D animated episodes, overseeing their successful release while directing several more currently in production.

Coordinated international internal teams and outsourcing companies, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient workflow across Russian and English-speaking environments.

Oversaw the entire production cycle, ensuring timely delivery and strict adherence to creative and technical standards for high-profile animated content.

Telegram Channel "Afisha. Georgia"
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Chief Editor

Highlights

Grew the platform from inception to over 10,000 subscribers within one year through strategic content planning, editorial management, and audience engagement initiatives.

Developed and executed a comprehensive content strategy for a new digital platform, establishing its market presence and fostering community interaction.

Managed all editorial processes, from content creation to publication, ensuring high-quality standards and alignment with growth objectives.

YouTube Channel – Kshishtovsky
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Production Producer / Content Editor

Highlights

Achieved an average viewership of over 150,000 per episode for a digital news series, significantly expanding audience reach and engagement.

Oversaw end-to-end content development, including pre-production, post-production workflows, and final deliverables.

Implemented strategies to ensure high-quality standards and alignment with audience growth objectives, enhancing the channel's professional reputation.

Television Company FRIDAY
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Post-Production Supervisor / Edit Assistant / Deliverables Producer

Highlights

Streamlined post-production workflows across multiple TV projects, including footage backup, organization, and preparation for editing.

Coordinated a team of editors, sound designers, and colorists to ensure timely delivery and consistent quality standards across all productions.

Oversaw the export and delivery of final assets in full compliance with technical requirements, maintaining broadcast readiness and integrity.

Festival of Student Films "St. Anna"
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Producer

Highlights

Successfully coordinated production and logistics for multiple editions of a leading student film festival, managing event operations and staff.

Collaborated extensively with filmmakers, sponsors, and media partners to ensure the successful execution of the festival events and award ceremonies.

Oversaw the creative production of opening and award ceremonies, enhancing the festival's prestige and attendee experience.

Production Center "VGIK-DEBUT"
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Creative Producer

Highlights

Spearheaded the development and creative oversight of multiple debut film projects, collaborating closely with emerging writers and directors.

Managed comprehensive script development, creative packaging, and pitch strategies, successfully preparing projects for national funding institutions.

Oversaw diverse projects spanning multiple genres, including “Worst of All” and “Beasty Boy,” ensuring artistic vision and production readiness.

Elixir Film Company
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Executive Producer

Highlights

Led comprehensive production, post-production, and distribution for a portfolio of short and feature-length films, managing all administrative and operational aspects.

Managed budgeting, scheduling, and staffing for key projects, including “Tetragrammaton” and “Ice Hole,” ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Successfully presented key film projects at international festivals, expanding their reach and recognition within the global film community.

CHE! TV Channel
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Post-Production Supervisor

Highlights

Managed the full post-production pipeline, ensuring efficient organization, backup, and preparation of footage for editorial workflows across television content.

Coordinated editing, sound design, and VFX teams to maintain rigorous production schedules and deliver master assets on time and within technical specifications.

Contributed to maintaining the channel's high-quality standards through process optimization and cross-departmental collaboration, enhancing overall broadcast quality.

Production Center "VGIK-DEBUT"
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Editor-in-Chief

Highlights

Led the selection and development of screenplays and directors for pitching to public funding institutions, effectively shaping the project pipeline.

Oversaw comprehensive script editing processes, collaborating closely with authors to refine creative projects for production readiness.

Managed key projects like “Vacant Life of a Chef” and “How Vitka the Garlic Carried Lyokha Shtyr to the Home for the Disabled,” ensuring creative integrity and market viability.

VGIK International Student Fest
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Director of Program Management

Highlights

Curated and managed the festival program, including competitive screenings, special events, and guest sessions, attracting a broad audience and industry professionals.

Developed and coordinated the festival schedule, catalog production, and managed jury selection, ensuring smooth operational flow.

Enhanced the festival's reputation as a key platform for emerging filmmakers, fostering new talent and industry connections.

Education

VGIK Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography

University Degree

Screenwriting

Languages

English

Proficient

Russian

Native

Skills

Project Management Tools

Cerebro, Frame.io, Jira, Trello, Mira, Asana, Notion.

Creative & Design Software

Canva, Tilda, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Office Productivity

MS Office, Google Docs, iWork.

Video Editing & Production

Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pluraleyes, Davinci Resolve.

Artificial Intelligence Tools

ChatGPT, MidJourney, Kling, Veo3, Flux, Sora, Runaway, Hailuo.

Professional Competencies

Communication, Adaptability, Problem-solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Work Ethic, Attention to Detail, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking.