Polina Lozh
Directing
Biography
Polina was born in a spectacular city of Almaty, Kazakhstan. In 2021 she started studying directing in the workshop of director Mariya Abadieva. In June 2022, she finished her debut short film “Never”, which was selected in and won numerous international festivals. Moving on, she has made commercial videos, experimental short film and worked as an editor and producer on short projects. She has also performed as a judge on Dreamer Film Festival 2023 and as a speaker on ALP Film Festival 2023. During her exchange year in Maryland, U.S. in 2024 she graduated from Carroll County Career and Technology Center Video Production program with a seal of excellence. Polina made 3 successful short films in the United States. She then got a scholarship in the T.K. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts for Film Directing bachelor's program, where she continues her filmmaking journey.
Known For
Introverted student Ira tries to find and take photos of all the mysterious graffiti rhinos in the city, while in reality she is desperately trying to find love. Her friends start a mission to help her find her true love.
In Search of a Rhino
Office worker Tumarkhan recalls his childhood dreams and his best friend Sasha.
Not Too Late
Aspiring writer Elina finds out new circumstances of distant quarrel while writing a novel about her teenage friendship
Never
A group of friends is having fun on Christmas gathering, when the mysterious pack of envelopes appears on their porch.
Hidden Secrets
Smart and kind high school student Al gets into a fight with his bullies for the first time, and talks about his emotions with his friend Sanda while waiting to hear Principal's decision.
The Good Fight
Two stories - of Hans Andersen's Little Mermaid and of curious,but shy Ava, meet together in struggles of love.