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Pavel Hoodyakov

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Pavel Hoodyakov is a prominent, award-winning video-maker, with over 15 years of experience directing music videos for popular artists, as well as commercials for brands like Audi, Mercedes Benz, and Black Label. He has worked with a slew of celebrities, including Adrien Brody, Steve Carell, Snoop Dogg, Kobe Bryant. Known for his sophisticated, minimalist approach, Pavel has steadily become a highly sought-after professional.
- IMDb mini biography by: Alex Saveliev
Pavel Khudyakov is a Russian film director, screenwriter, and music video director. From early childhood, he spent a lot of time on the film set where his father worked. Even as a teenager, he decided he would follow in his famous ancestor's footsteps. He graduated from high school as an external student. He then studied at the M. Litovchin Humanitarian Institute of Television and Radio Broadcasting, specializing in camera work. After graduating, Khudyakov entered graduate school at VGIK. He gained widespread recognition as a music video director.
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A music video is an artist's advertisement. A commercial sells laundry detergent and toothpaste, while a music video sells the artist and their lifestyle. The goal is to get them concerts and even more music videos.
I grew up in a filmmaking family, so there were simply no other career options. I've been on film sets since I was five.
I find it easier to work with a cinematographer thanks to my education. I speak the same language with them and can convey everything I want as a director. Every cinematographer has their own style, their own signature style. Before shooting, I envision 90 percent of the image, which is how I decide who to work with on each project.
I don't try to do everything myself. There's this concept of 'director' - it's when one person tries to become an orchestra, but that doesn't work for me. It's hard to take on everything at once. I think it's impossible to combine everything in one person. It's much more reliable to assemble a team of professionals.

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