Olga Look is a documentary filmmaker, Member of The Moldavian Union of Cinematographers (MUC) with a Master Degree in Image Directing and TV Design from the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts of Moldova. Olga is currently based in Brussels, Belgium, where she is studying Documentary Film Directing at DOC NOMADS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Program.
As a filmmaker, Olga is particularly interested in people and personal stories, which can generate social changes and create a platform for discussion. Her filming style combines observational cinema with poetic elements, where the key factor are the human emotions and feelings. Through her films, Olga seeks to push the viewer to the critical thinking and reflection about our world. Her aim is to bring people closer to people, through sincerity, empathy and compassion. Studying 6 years the camera operating and 2 years the documentary film directing, Olga has a full spectrum of technical knowledge to make an author film and stay privately with the protagonist, to capture real and true emotions of the confession. Despite this, Olga also enjoys working in a team and has a huge multicultural working experience. Moreover, advanced knowledge of English, Russian and Romanian languages ensures her the freedom of communication in many countries.
During her studies, Olga was working as a freelance photographer and videographer for big commercial magazines, design studios, fashion brands, wine and leisure resorts. Additionally, she worked with the Jewish Cultural Centre and all affiliated organisations, such as the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Embassy Office of Israel in Moldova. Since then, Jewish culture and history became her particular interest. In 2017, during the European Volunteer Service in Latvia, she has participated at the 5th International Holocaust Conference with the report “The Holocaust documentary film chronicles as a powerful teaching tool in creating an open, tolerant and democratic society.” Besides, Olga was an active participant of Erasmus+ programs, as a mentor in social oriented photography and videography trainings. In 2015, Olga graduated the Academy of Arts with the film “I Do Not Hate You, Death…” which received the “Best Moldovan Documentary Film Award” at the International Film Festival Cronograf, 13th Edition.
Language competence: English(fluent), Russian(native), Romanian(native), French(intermediate).
contact: looktvc@gmail.com
