Kateryna Ruzhyna

Biography

Kateryna Ruzhyna (1995) is a Ukrainian artist and filmmaker based in Prague. She holds a bachelor and master’s degree in the Theory and History of Art from Charles University and UMPRUM, as well as recently completed master’s degree in Documentary Directing at FAMU. Her debut short documentary, “Avitaminosis” (2023), screened at major international festivals, and received the main awards at the Marienbad Film Festival, 7ème Lune, Working Title Film Festival, the Silver Eye Award at Ji.hlava IDFF and several special mentions. Her second experimental short film “59th Second” (2024) went through different festivals.