Nika Zhukova(II)

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" (2022), "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, ReAnimania, and Pixelalt, among others.