Semyon Riabukha
@semyonriabukha
I direct cinematic AI video and write narrative films, series, and documentaries.
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
I create photorealistic AI video sequences using Seedance, Kling, Runway, Sora, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DaVinci Resolve, building pipelines that preserve character, visual style, and scene continuity across shots.
I've written 40+ script developments, 10+ series projects, and 3 feature screenplays for Russian production companies through STARDUST Talent Agency. I also direct an independent documentary in Serbia and have directed short films screened at international film festivals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Filmmaker
Self-employed
Dec 2025 - Present (8 months)
• Create photorealistic AI video sequences from scripts and creative concepts using multi-model workflows across Seedance, Kling, Runway and Sora.
• Build image-to-video pipelines and maintain character and scene continuity with Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Nano Banana and node-based systems (PAI, Magnific).
• Edit and color-grade production-ready assets in DaVinci Resolve; develop custom prom
• Wrote series and feature scripts for film production companies, working from creative briefs and original ideas.
• Interpret briefs and translate concepts into structured narratives with clear emotional beats, timing and intent.
• Delivered 40+ script developments, 10+ series projects and 3 feature scripts.
Project Manager & Director
Mar 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 6 months)
• Led dozens of commercial projects end-to-end, from first client contact and brief intake to final delivery.
• Selected contractors and directed the production team; wrote creative concepts and scripts for complex projects.
• Directed on-set shoots — framing, lighting, composition — in close collaboration with clients and crew.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saint Petersburg Institute of Cultural Programs
Screenwriting
2014 - 2015
Chelyabinsk State Academy of Culture and Arts
Specialist Diploma in Film and Television Directing, TV Directing
2009 - 2014
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SerbiaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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