Egor Baranov is a renowned filmmaker, having relocated to Los Angeles full-time, and is particularly celebrated for his affinity towards the "dark genre", his pioneering visual style, and his remarkable ability to craft novel storytelling experiences.
Throughout his illustrious career, Egor has amassed a distinguished portfolio, boasting three highly-acclaimed television series: The Locust, Fartsa, and Sparta, which are currently available on Netflix, as well as a plethora of critically-lauded and commercially-successful feature films, including The Nightingale, The Robber, Gogol Trilogy, and The Blackout: Invasion Earth.
The latter, a sci-fi action blockbuster, garnered widespread international attention, securing a broad distribution deal, and subsequently became the #1 movie in Europe, ultimately leading to its adaptation as a 6-episode Amazon television series.
Egor's exceptional skill in creating striking visuals and crafting vast, immersive worlds has earned him a reputation as a revolutionary filmmaker with a distinctive style, capable of delivering ambitious and expansive projects on modest budgets. At present, he is actively developing a range of original concepts and noteworthy intellectual properties.
In his personal life, Egor resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Dina Shturmanova, a Ukrainian writer and director, and their newborn son.