By: Alva Ree
“I didn’t choose filmmaking. It came to me when I finally chose myself.”
An exclusive interview with one of the emerging voices making their mark in the world of cinema.
Q: Oksana, today, many readers know you from your INSIDER Magazine cover. But who were you before the spotlight found you?
Oksana: I was someone searching for clarity. My life didn’t follow a straight path, and for a long time, I thought that meant I was behind. But eventually, I realized that all those changes — the difficult chapters, the reinventions, the moments of uncertainty — were shaping the story I needed to tell.
I wasn’t raised around cameras or film sets. My education was life itself. Every choice, every setback, every time I had to rebuild… that became my foundation.
Q: Many women will relate to the idea of reinvention. How did you understand that storytelling was your calling?
Oksana: It wasn’t a moment — it was a slow, gentle realization. I started to notice that the way I processed my experiences was through narrative. I wanted to understand what transformation looks like on the inside.
At some point, I asked myself, “What if these experiences are not just personal? What if they can help someone else?”
That was when filmmaking stopped being a dream and became a responsibility. I felt called to show the emotional architecture behind becoming a stronger version of yourself.
Q: Your upcoming film has already created buzz. What is at the heart of the story you are building?
Oksana: At its core, the film is about identity — who we think we are versus who we can become.
It’s about resilience, about starting over, not because life forced you to, but because you finally chose a different path.
I think so many women live with unspoken questions:
“Am I allowed to change?”
“Is it too late to rebuild myself?”
“Can I be strong and soft at the same time?”
My film doesn’t provide answers. It shows the journey. It shows the courage behind the quiet moments.
Q: You speak about filmmaking with such structure — almost like building a business. How do you approach the creative process?
Oksana: I’m very emotional by nature, but when I start a project, I work like a strategist.
I build a team, analyze the market, and map the story step by step. I treat creativity with discipline, because that’s how ideas turn into something real.
Right now, I’m speaking with potential collaborators, building the production framework, and shaping the emotional spine of the film.
It’s a very intimate process — but also a very structured one. I think women understand this balance well. We know how to feel deeply and still manage a thousand moving pieces.
Q: What makes this project different from what we usually see in today’s film landscape?
Oksana: The sincerity.
I’m not trying to impress anyone. I’m not trying to follow trends. I’m simply telling the truth.
People are craving authenticity. Not polished perfection, but emotional honesty.
My story is personal, but the themes — loss, reinvention, emotional strength — belong to everyone.
If one woman watches this film and realizes she is stronger than she thought… that’s enough.
Q: You speak often about responsibility. What does that mean to you as a woman entering the film industry?
Oksana: Responsibility means understanding that stories shape people.
Films are not just entertainment — they are mirrors. And if I’m going to ask someone to look into that mirror, I want the reflection to be meaningful.
Women carry so much silently. Our emotional journeys are powerful, complex, and transformative.
I feel responsible for portraying that truthfully.
Q: You’ve already gained media attention and industry interest. How do you handle the pressure of rising so quickly?
Oksana: By staying grounded. I don’t chase validation. I chase clarity.
Everything I do now — every interview, every meeting — is connected to something deeper.
I’m not entering this industry to fit in; I’m entering it to express something that needs a voice.
Q: What would you say to women who feel inspired by your journey?
Oksana: I would tell them that reinvention is not a crisis — it’s an opportunity.
You can start again at any moment. You can change direction at any moment. You can rediscover yourself at any moment.
There is so much quiet strength inside each of us.
Sometimes all we need is the courage to listen to it.
Q: And finally — what comes next for you?
Oksana: Production. Growth. And a lot of faith in the process.
The film is still taking shape, but the vision is clear.
This is just the beginning. And I hope that when women watch the final result, they will feel seen — deeply, honestly, and without fear.
