Denys Ivanov

Denis Ivanov (Ukrainian: Іванов Денис Віталійович; born July 22, 1978, Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian producer, film distributor, cultural manager, TV presenter, head of the Arthouse Traffic film company, member of the European Film Academy and National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine, founder of the Odesa International Film Festival and «Children Kinofest» – International Film Festival for children and teenagers (Ukraine). Denis Ivanov was born in the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. In 2000 he graduated from the Donetsk State University with a degree in Political Science. In 1996 he founded the «Alternative Cinema Club» at the Donetsk State University. In 1998-1999 he worked as a cameraman in the Donetsk Regional State TV and Radio Company. In 1999 he studied at the Islington College of London and received a master's degree in black and white photography.