Valentina is emerging film director based in London. She focuses on experimental films, video art and music videos. Available for video projects, send enquiries to email.

Director

Valentina Khodnevich

Valentina Khodnevich directs a Conner Ives SS25 lookbook video, with original music composed by Theo Elwell.The&nbsp;meditative promo showcases the light, structured pieces in a naturalistic environment, punctuated by soft daylight and gentle shadows.&nbsp;Transforming an everyday staircase into an abstract runway, the models move in tandem with the lilting track, captured in lingering wides and detailed closeups.&nbsp;

Ben Grimes

Claudine Dignadice

Claire Burman

Anton Zimmermann

Theo Elwell 'Conner Ives SS25' by Valentina Khodnevich

CONNER  IVES  SS25

Valentina Khodnevich directs a fashion film/music video hybrid, presented by NOWNESS.&nbsp;Khodnevich's film Pump delves into the intricate geometry of movement, drawing parallels between choreography, fashion, and the timeless art of string figures. And the two dancers' outfits include isome extraordinary inflatable rubberwear, augmenting their creation of distinctive shapes in their movement.Intimate closeups of bodies, hands and faces interweave with textural cutaways, tied together by naturalistic cinematography.&nbsp;It's a beautiful visual, pondering form and format, underscored by Cook's gently pulsating score.[imgtoken data:1]

United Kingdom

Lucio Martus

Al Rice

Luke Dryden

Sibylle Aries

Peter Swinford

Jasiah Marshall

Harri

Luing Dong

Bubble TV

Cvet

Experimental

Alternative

Isaac Cook 'Pump' by Valentina Khodnevich

Isaac-Cook-'Pump'-by-Valentina-Khodnevich

Valentina Khodnevich directs an arresting&nbsp;dance film with music by Shota Gogisvanidze.The beautifully cinematic video for Sun explores movement and light in an intimate, abstract way, blending conceptual narrative with enigmatic choreography.&nbsp;"The video for Sun celebrates the regularity found in human life, emphasizing the significant role of light and its influence on our well-being," explains&nbsp;Khodnevich.&nbsp;"We delve into the contrasting effects of sunlight and electric light, contemplating how the integration of artificial illumination in modern life can alter our daily routines."Through dance, we portray the human experience as a cyclical journey, where the protagonist relives the same day repeatedly. The choreography incorporates mechanical movements inspired by the ordinary tasks of daily life, such as brewing morning coffee or brushing teeth, while different environments in the film create special context to each set of movements."Furthermore, SUN was shot on 16mm film, which creates a unique relationship between the film and light—the sole means through which the images can be captured on the stock."&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]

Sonya Bleiph

Spike King

Alice Lipizzi

Ruben Vos

Decaf Media

2 Play

Louise Baisle

Marti Guiver

Luke De Borde

Hannah Joseph

Luying Dong

Nick Dalby

Instrumental

Shota Gogisvanidze 'Sun' by Valentina Khodnevich

Shota-Gogisvanidze-'Sun'-by-Valentina-Khodnevich

Valentina Khodnevich weaves an intimate portrait of a dancer in short film&nbsp;N25, with a soundtrack by&nbsp;Georgian producer Shota Gogisvanidze.The physique of dancer Leon Di Domenico emerges as a living canvas while the choreography conveys a profound narrative, allowing viewers a rare glimpse into the therapeutic nature of dance.

Angelina Gorgaeva

Leon Di Domenico

2play

Dance.film.performance

Omar Biuiiuktosun

Matilde Longoni

Electronic

Shota Gogisvanidze 'N25' by Valentina Khodnevich

Shota-Gogisvanidze-'N25'-by-Valentina-Khodnevich

Valentina Khodnevich directs a fashion film for designer Diana Perova in collaboration with musical artist Dasha Stish.&nbsp;The video is inspired by the "manifestation of an extraordinary woman celebrating her journey beyond expected femininity and elegancy," says Khodnevich.&nbsp;Marrying lo-fi BTS footage and charismatic performance snapshots, the video has an eccentric vibe that is heightened by the experimental music track.&nbsp;An inspired use of split-screen gives context to the abstract performance, and keeps things fresh and engaging throughout.&nbsp;