Beautiful Ugly

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Behind every successful story, there is pain, disappointment, tears and blood. Behind every fashion piece, there are broken dreams, years of work and often ugly reality. For Viandka it is hard not to break under unfortunate circumstances of life.

Director Statement

Beautiful Ugly is emotionally cinematic experience. The film is dedicated to all of the hardworking women behind fashion industry.

Mykhailo Dolgin

I was born and raised in a small town of Zhytomyr, Ukraine. My childhood was filled with love, adventures, literature and strict education. What made me different from others, is the amount of attention I was getting from my parents. I was taught to care, listen, help and understand. I believe those are the key elements to a marvelous storytelling. My life started to shape its own story when I met my wife at the age of 16.

Chances are not given, they are taken. I chose to become a man and learn to take responsibility for my actions. One way ticket to America, leaving everything that matters behind. While living in America I have learned that patience and hard work are always rewarded. I graduated with Masters degree in marketing but life had always had its own plan for me. Finding my passion was my most profound spiritual achievement. I find peace when I write and make films.

There is a unique language called cinema. As I share two careers, through cinema I see the world differently. The gift of love has brought me to a new chapter of my life and influenced my vision shaping my directing skills.

Through cinema I want to touch hearts, change lives and make this world a better place for our children. LJIFFF has been my goal for a the past year. I am thankful to life to be able to share a piece of me with all of you.