Masha Chelova

Film and video production

Described as a good listener, my curiosity drives me to ask questions that bring us closer to answers. While filming for Nobel Perspectives I had proven my ability to think on my feet both in terms of interview questions and the locations. 

I negotiated and secured access to President Zelensky and members of his team as well as secured unprecedented access to the German Foreign Ministry (Auswaertiges Amt) for Brook Lapping’s three-part BAFTA and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards nominated series for the BBC/ARTE.

Archive production and research

As archive producer I search, secure and clear footage and from established archive holding houses as well as private collections. Throughout the pre-production, production and post I keep a clear database of the pictures and moving images, negotiate licensing conditions to fit the production budget and search for viable alternatives to support the narratives.

My work on Meeting Zelenskyy received a FOCAL Award nomination (2024) for the archive footage.

strategic Research

I combine qualitative ethnographic investigations and deep dives into countries, regions and markets with qualitative statistical analysis of products and services. My work helps companies and organizations to make informed decisions about markets, products and risks. Working across industries such as telecoms, media, banking, arts and culture, markets such as Eastern Europe, DACH, Western Europe and NGOs my clients include: Project Oasis, Sembra Media, EIT, Sourcefabric, Omdia.