Nika Zhukova
Directing
- Born
- March 15, 1998 (age 28) · Saint Petersburg, Russia
Nika Zhukova is a Russian-Dominican animation film director and visual artist. Nika's distinctive storytelling and artistic vision are showcased in her acclaimed short films, including "the Body" (2021), "Us" (2022), and the award-winning "Heart Hug" (2023), which garnered the best animated short film award at the Jerusalem film festival 2024. Her work has been featured in numerous international festivals and exhibitions, including the Monstra animation festival of Lisbon, Fest Anca, and Lago Film Fest, among others.
Known for
Behind the camera6
- 2026Out of Date Defences Director
- 2026When did we start using passports? Director
- 2025Olivia & the Clouds Animation
- 2024Heart Hug Screenplay, Director
- 2018Nica con K Director, Writer
- TBAWhere the Bees Sleep Director, Writer