Hi! My name is Gregory Kiselev.21 y.o. | Director & 2D AnimatorIn my work, I prioritize:✳ Merging depth, aesthetics, and lightness ✳ Experimenting with visuals ✳ Addressing significant themes and ideas through my artI have been working in the industry since I was 17 (five years). Among other projects, I have served as:✳ A background artist on the animated series Ginji by Blanca Pictures ✳ A 2D animator on a presentation video for the BetBoom Team, created by RIK ANIMATION for the international Dota 2 championship Riyadh Masters 2024 ✳ A 2D computer cutout animator on the educational animated series Three Centuries of Scientific Discovery by Lomonosov Moscow State University, produced in collaboration with the Internet Development Institute and Schrödinger’s Cat magazine
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Selected Projects
«Three Centuries of Scientific Discovery»
a science-popular animated series
What impact have scientists had on humanity over the past three centuries? Thanks to whom did we open new universities, fly into space, and invent the nuclear bomb? How is it that in just three centuries Russian science not only developed as an institution but also became one of the world’s leaders?
What I Did
I was provided with pre-cut character and element assets for animation, along with the director’s notes.
I assembled the animation in After Effects according to my own creative vision, while incorporating feedback from the supervisors.
I also took part in the final assembly of several episodes.
«Our Soul in a Suitcase» short animated film
My family moved house four times, and each new place came to feel like home to us. Why? Because wherever we go, we carry with us a tiny little suitcase that holds our soul.
What I did?
This project was created entirely by me and consisted of two parts:✳ Stop-motion animation of real objects, which I photographed and animated myself. ✳ Cutout computer animation that mimicked paper cutout animation and documentary-style recreations of real locations, created in After Effects.«The Theory of Improbability. Book Trailer»
commercial animation
Tatiana Muzhitskaya’s book, written by a psychologist and business coach, «Theory of Improbability,» is a portal to a world of magic, fulfilled desires, achieved goals, and wonderful stories, parables, and rhymes.
Would you dare to open it?
What I Did
This project was also created entirely by me and included the following stages:
✳ Processing material from the book «The Theory of Improbability» and writing the script ✳ Creating the storyboard ✳ Recording the voice-over ✳ Creating the animatic ✳ Drawing elements for the cutout animation ✳ Creating the animation in After Effects ✳ Compositing the animation ✳ Sound design ✳ Final editing and rendering
It is also worth noting that in this project I combined three different visual styles.
I also presented this book trailer at the international fair of non-fiction literature No. 27.
Why Work With Me?
I can take a project from initial idea to final compositing and post-production—developing the concept, shaping the narrative, and executing the visuals and animation. My strengths lie in directing and thematic development; I strive to ensure every scene is not only visually compelling but also meaningful.
I take initiative, bring innovative ideas to the table, and embrace responsibility for the outcome. I work independently, integrate seamlessly into a team, maintain clear communication, and consistently meet deadlines.
I am open to collaborating with studios and independent teams, as well as contributing to auteur and socially significant projects.
I would be happy to work with you!
My Contact Information:
Email: kiselev-grogory@yandex.ru
Telegram: @Gregory_Kiselev
