Gala Straus Profile

Profile Overview

Gala Straus

  • Female
  • California, United States
Playing Age
49 - 59
Height
5′ 7″
Ethnicity
White
Eye Colour
Hazel
Hair Colour
Black
Passport
Yes
Driving Licence
Yes

About Me

My name is Gala Straus. I am a Ukrainian film director and screenwriter with over 20 years of professional experience in the film industry.
I have worked extensively in Ukraine on narrative films as a director, screenwriter, and story editor.
I recently relocated to the United States and am seeking creative opportunities and collaborations here.
I hold university degrees in directing and screenwriting.
I also hold a medical degree with honors as a certified midwife and anesthesiologist.
I am certified in Prompt Engineering for AI-based creative development.
I have on-set experience in Los Angeles as a background actor.
I have practical skills in firearm handling, swimming, and driving.
I am open to collaborating in acting and film development in production.
Unions
AFTRA, SAG
Accents
German, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
Languages
Belarusian, English, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian

Credits

2022 FilmUA
Type
Film (Feature)
Role
Film Director
Director / Company
Galyna Kuvivchak-Sakhno (Gala Straus)
FilmUA Group
2007 Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio, Ukraine
Type
Film (Feature)
Role
Film Director
Director / Company
Galyna Kuvivchak-Sakhno

Training

1995 Karpenko-Kary University of Theatre, Cinema and Television, Kyiv, Ukraine
Role
Degree: Master of Arts in Film Directing and Screenwriting

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