I grew up in Ukraine in the 90's and moved to Canada with my family when I was twelve. I spent a lot of time watching TV as a child. Not only did the fantastic worlds come to life for me, but I also gained insight into how they were created...
Making my own elaborate model aircraft and railroad for play, I dreamt of one day building model sets for sci-fi epics. The best fantasy comes from the right combination of physical and virtual elements. Noticing the trend in the industry, I dedicated several years to digital effects, compositing and computer animation...
I started volunteering on sets at fifteen but had to curb my participation so as to attend my graduation and then university. The seed had been planted, however, and I still can not stay away from set.