Lena Tsodykovskaya is a highly skilled and accomplished director based in Los Angeles, with a profound ability to create visually striking and emotionally resonant genre stories that captivate audiences on a profound level.
Lena's illustrious career in filmmaking is marked by a diverse array of critically acclaimed short films that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. Among her most notable works are MOTHER'S DAY, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, and LUISA AND ANNA'S FIRST FIGHT, each of which has been selected for screening at some of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, including the esteemed Kustendorf festival and the HollyShorts festival.
In addition to their festival success, these short films have also been featured on prominent online platforms, such as Short of the Week, Directors Notes, and Film Shortage, further solidifying Lena's reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
Lena's cinematic journey has been gaining momentum, with her short film STORM generating significant buzz at esteemed festivals such as Holly Shorts and LA Shorts this summer. The film's recent success has not gone unnoticed, as it is currently making waves at Beyond Fest, Sitges Film Festival, and FilmQuest, with additional prestigious festival announcements expected to be revealed later this fall. As Lena's reputation as a rising talent in the industry continues to solidify, she is now dedicated to preparing for her debut feature film, BITSY, while also working on developing the feature-length adaptation of STORM.
