Timofey Pozhitkov
Directing
Biography
Timofey Pozhitkov is a Russian emigrant filmmaker and film programmer whose work centers on Eastern European communities around the world. His films often explore intimate, character-driven stories that delve into complex personal challenges, deeply rooted in cultural and historical contexts. Originally from Vladivostok, Timofey now splits his time between Los Angeles and Seattle.
Known For

When a young girl's past trauma manifests into vivid nightmares, she must face her fears head on.
The Shutter
Inspired by real cases, Sunlight and Shadows Calendar tells the story of unidentified women whose bodies are found in the Nevada desert — and of the woman who finds them
Sunlight and Shadows Calendar

Burdened by unfulfilled expectations, the wife of a businessman-turned-politician plans to leave her disintegrating marriage on the eve of an important campaign dinner...
Pygmalion

Two young women serendipitously meet at an abandoned building. They have different reasons for coming there, but both are united by a common memory with the space.
Colosseum

A homesick Russian immigrant mother makes the difficult decision to return home with her young daughter, concealing plans from her Westernized ex-husband.