Nika Zhukova

Directing·Mar 15, 1998·Saint Petersburg, Russia

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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.

Film	Credit
When did we start using passports?2026 · Director	Director
Heart Hug2024 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Where the Bees SleepDirector, Writer	Director, Writer