Olia Oparina

Olia Oparina

DirectorProducerSecond Unit or Assistant Director
Awards
7 wins, 8 nominations

Olia is an imaginative and passionate storyteller whose roots began in Siberia during the reign of the USSR. In the 90s - when political tension and uncertainty loomed overhead, Olia found salvation in fantasy as a way to escape the world around her. When her psychic grandmother introduced her to…

Biography

Olia is an imaginative and passionate storyteller whose roots began in Siberia during the reign of the USSR. In the 90s - when political tension and uncertainty loomed overhead, Olia found salvation in fantasy as a way to escape the world around her. When her psychic grandmother introduced her to Slavic folklore at the age of eight, she instantly fell in love with the art of storytelling. She began to develop her own tales to satisfy her creativity. Inspired by Soviet Propaganda that brainwashed millions and Slavic fairy-tales that expose our deepest fears and beliefs, Olia has created impactful stories that provoked emotions and tapped into the human psyche.

Olia majored in Communication Studies, with a minor in Mandarin Chinese at KSTU in Russia. A year after graduation, Olia traveled westwards to Hollywood, where she enrolled in USC's MFA program with a focus in Film and TV Production. Olia later produced a feature film, "Baby Doll and directed a feature thriller "Snowbound" that was completed within 9 months and screened at the Marche Du Film during the 70th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

Olia also created several immersive theatrical shows which received recognition in the art community. Today she continues her journey as a filmmaker and content creator with a strong leadership mentality. She uses her childhood experiences, cultural knowledge, and insight into human psychology to create stories that will live on through the ages.

Writer

SnowboundSnowbound(2017)
DivinationDivination(2016)
Pyramid(2013)
AgonyAgony

Actress

Baby DollBaby Doll(2020)as Russian Girl #2

Producer

Every Other AnimalEvery Other Animal(2024)
I Am NormalI Am Normal(2020)
Baby DollBaby Doll(2020)
SnowboundSnowbound(2017)
ButterButter(2016)

Production Manager

Alphabet Rockers(2015)
MaestroMaestro(2014)

Second Unit or Assistant Director

Wandering EyesWandering Eyes(2018)
ViralViral(2017)
The Aspen ProjectThe Aspen Project(2016)
ButterButter(2016)
The DriverThe Driver(2016)

Art Department

Queen of ManhattanQueen of Manhattan(2022)

Sound Department

Cool Off(2012)

Casting Department

CineastesCineastes(2014)

Production Department

I.M.I.M.(2020)
Special UnitSpecial Unit(2017)

Script and Continuity Department

On Dragon's WingsOn Dragon's Wings(2012)

Additional Crew

Queen of ManhattanQueen of Manhattan(2022)
First OscarFirst Oscar(2022)
Wandering EyesWandering Eyes(2018)

Thanks

The MotherThe Mother(2012)

Known for

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Olia OparinaOlia OparinaOn set with my talented team: Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and Production Designer Yana VeselovaOlia OparinaOlia Oparina"I AM NORMAL" - BTS

Credit Score: Olia Oparina

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201920202021
Russian Girl #2
Mon Mar 02 2020
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1Baby Doll2.0020204.60091