Yurii Lukanov

YURIY LUKANOV

Media Expert | Journalist | Film Producer | AI Innovator

Executive Summary

• Journalist & Media Manager: 30+ years of experience; former Chair of the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine; expert in international advocacy.

• Author (War & Politics): Published in the USA and Germany; successful lecture tours at George Washington University, Oxford, various UK/US universities, and the UK Foreign Office.

• Film Producer & Screenwriter: Creator of landmark documentary films and television series.

• SMM Strategist & Satirist: Author of popular political epigram collections; master of sharp, ironic, and high-impact copywriting.

• AI Creator: Specialist in generating animation, advertising, and visual content using neural networks.

DETAILED PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

1. Journalism & International Relations

Fundamental education from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with extensive experience in Ukrainian and global media. Author of thousands of reports, columns, and investigations on domestic/foreign policy and human rights.

• Leadership: As Chair of the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (2011–2016), represented the media community at PACE, OSCE, and the International Federation of Journalists.

• International Experience: Producer and Broadcaster at Radio Canada International (Montreal). Served as Advocacy and Communication Expert for the ZMINA Human Rights Center.

• Broad Publication Record: Thousands of published works across almost all key Ukrainian media and various international outlets.

• PR & Media Support: Founded and led "Rukh-Press," one of the first modern press services in independent Ukraine. In 2000, served as an advisor to the Catholic Church Press Service during Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Ukraine.

• Film Analytics: Active cinephile and professional film reviewer, adept at identifying trends and audience demands.

2. Books & Publications (International Recognition)

Expertise in war reporting and freedom of speech published by leading Western houses:

• "Reporter Volkovsky" (2023, Defiance Press, USA) – A novel exploring the psychological and professional challenges of war journalism.

• "The Press: How Russia Destroyed Freedom of Media in Crimea" (2023, Ibidem Verlag, Germany) – A definitive account of the occupation of Crimea and the systematic destruction of free journalism.

• Public Diplomacy: Conducted book tours and presentations at 9 major universities in the US and UK, the British Foreign Office, and the Financial Times headquarters.

• "The Third President: A Political Portrait of Leonid Kuchma" (1997) – The first independent political biography of a sitting president in Ukrainian history.

• "European Fireworks" (2006) – Travelogues and essays covering journeys through six European nations.

3. Film Production & Screenwriting

Specialization in documentaries of national significance and high social impact:

• "Who are you, Mr. Jackie?" (Screenwriter & Producer): Awarded the Ivan Franko Prize. A dramatic story of Ukrainian dissident Valeriy Marchenko and his correspondence with Jackie Bax, a Dutch student. They never met, but their years-long dialogue lasted until his death in a Soviet prison hospital.

• "NATO: Friend or Foe?" (Co-screenwriter): A 10-episode documentary series commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, broadcast on all national TV channels.

• "Three Loves of Stepan Bandera" (Screenwriter & Producer): The first large-scale, non-Soviet documentary film exploring the life of the OUN leader.

4. SMM, Satire & Ironic Copywriting

Unique writing style based on irony, subverting tropes, and bold social commentary:

• Political Satirist: Author of epigram collections including "Koziulky," "Yushchenko’s Deck," and "Yanelokh." Expert in "dark humor" and sharp political satire designed for high engagement.

• UGC-Style Content: Master of creating "live," organic texts that evoke emotion and encourage social sharing without looking like traditional advertising.

5. AI Technologies: Animation & Advertising

Integrating Artificial Intelligence to create cutting-edge visual products:

• AI Animation: Utilizing neural networks to animate original epigrams, creating dynamic video content for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

• Creative Advertising: Generating high-quality images and videos for ad campaigns, providing rapid and cost-effective visual production.

• Toolkit: Midjourney, Runway, CapCut, and various LLMs for scripting, voiceovers, and visual generation.