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Society and Politics
The Traitors (2024) — Documentary Series
The Traitors (2024) — Documentary Series
Role: Associate Producer & Editing Director
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) in-house production
Directed by: Igor Makarov
A historical documentary series based on letters written by Alexei Navalny from prison. The goal was to start a public discussion and rethink Russia’s post-soviet history
Role: Associate Producer & Editing Director
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) in-house production
Directed by: Igor Makarov
A historical documentary series based on letters written by Alexei Navalny from prison. The goal was to start a public discussion and rethink Russia’s post-soviet history
Traitors | Official Trailer
My role
During the script stage, I worked with Maria Pevchikh, researched the topic, collected archive videos and photos, and helped with fact-checking
In pre-production, I proposed visual ideas that became part of the final style. retro-style dates, vintage photo design, and a VFX template for projecting archive footage into walls
In post-production, I edited the first episode and trailer, coordinated the workflow between editors and the filming team, and supervised junior editors
- As an Associate Producer, I researched and delivered all materials for post-production. archive videos, photos, behind-the-scenes footage and design assets
- As the Editing Director, I edited the pilot episode and official trailers, set the visual tone, and mentored junior editors
During the script stage, I worked with Maria Pevchikh, researched the topic, collected archive videos and photos, and helped with fact-checking
In pre-production, I proposed visual ideas that became part of the final style. retro-style dates, vintage photo design, and a VFX template for projecting archive footage into walls
In post-production, I edited the first episode and trailer, coordinated the workflow between editors and the filming team, and supervised junior editors
- 22,3 million viewson YouTube for the series. That is 4× higher than the channel’s usual average
- over 80 000new subscribers to the channel
- 11 000 likeson Instagram for the project’s trailer. almost 2× higher engagement than regular posts
- >1000 publicationswith discussions of the project followed
Personal Impact
- My visual concepts (stylized archives, graphics, and VFX templates) were used across all episodes, creating a unified visual style
- The archive materials I researched became the foundation for storytelling in every episode, speeding up the post-production process
- My fact-checking helped the team avoid mistakes and keep historical accuracy
The design department created over 20 draft thumbnails before approving the final one
Popular Politics: One Year Live on Air (2023) — Short Documentary
Popular Politics: One Year Live on Air (2023) — Short Documentary
Role: Editing Director
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) in-house production
Directed by: Igor Makarov
A short documentary celebrating the first year of the Popular Politics YouTube channel. The goal was to show the team built a regular broadcast from scratch and thank the audience for support
My Role
My task was to assemble a 23-minute film in only 10 days, processing a massive amount of footage
Role: Editing Director
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) in-house production
Directed by: Igor Makarov
A short documentary celebrating the first year of the Popular Politics YouTube channel. The goal was to show the team built a regular broadcast from scratch and thank the audience for support
My Role
My task was to assemble a 23-minute film in only 10 days, processing a massive amount of footage
- 750 GB of raw footageprocessed during post-production
- 12 interviewsreviewed, cut and integrated
- A fast XML workflowBuilt together with the colorist to meet the deadline
- 10 days totalfrom script to render
Kidnap. Beat. Set on Fire — Who Is Trying to Destroy Navalny’s Team? (2024) — YouTube Documentary
"Kidnap. Beat. Set on fire" Who is trying to destroy Navalny's team | Official Trailer
Kidnap. Beat. Set on Fire — Who Is Trying to Destroy Navalny’s Team? (2024) — Investigation / YouTube Documentary
Role: Editing Director
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) in-house production
Directed by: Maria Pevchikh
Role: Editing Director
The Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) in-house production
Directed by: Maria Pevchikh
My Role
- I designed the investigative editing language that made it possible to present chats, transcripts, phone calls, and mobile videos in a clear and engaging way
- I repackaged different media types (texts, voice recordings, phone videos) into a clear visual story
- As a result, my work helped make evidences understandable, increasing trust and impact
- 1.8 millionviews on YouTube
- ~20 000Comments received
- Major public scandalFollowed after the release
Sports
Krasava. From the Couch to the Top League (2025) — Documentary Series
"Krasava" Series | Episode 7
"Krasava" Series | Episode 3
Krasava. From the Couch to the Top League (2025) — Documentary Series
Role: Editor & Creative Producer
Directed by Igor Makarov
A documentary series showing Krasava FC — a Russian football club in exile after the war in Ukraine. Despite starting from zero, the team managed to reach the First Division of Cyprus
My Role
- I shaped episodes without detailed shot lists or pre-scripted structure
- and dozens of hours of raw footage
- I created teasers and promotional videos, attracted new viewers and sponsors
- I integrated sponsor ads directly into the episodes, helping the project generate income
"Krasava" Series | Episode 5
"Krasava" Series | Episode 6
impact
- The final episode reached 110K views. That is more than twice the channel’s average (20K – 50K)
- The teasers became some of the most-watched clips on the brand's Instagram account in 2025
- The series helped Krasava FC grow its fan base and build recognition within the Cypriot football community
TV Show
The World Chess Show (2025) — TV Documentary Series
Will a woman ever become an absolute World Chess Champion? | The World Chess Show | episode 7
The World Chess Show EP5 | Teaser
The World Chess Show (2025)
TV Documentary Series
Role: Editing Director
World Chess in-house production
The only chess show telling about chess through visual storytelling
A monthly documentary explores social and cultural themes in sport: gender equality, fair play, and the impact of technology on the game
The Clash: Carlsen, Gukesh, and the Future of Chess I The World Chess Show|episode 4
Magnus, Money, & the Esports World Cup|The World Chess Show|episode 5
The Last Word on Cheating in Chess|The World Chess Show|episode 6
My Role
- I developed a unique visual storytelling language, without show figures and position, with focusing on atmosphere, emotions, and human stories
- I edit long-form episodes and recut each release to promo Instagram reels
- I built a post-production workflow for broadcast TV standards for the first time in personal career
- 1 million+ viewsthe latest episode got in one week
- It's only 2nd videoin the channel’s 10-years history to reach over a million views
- 650%faster growth in subscribers after I joined the team
- 49K new subscriberson YouTube in August
- 55 countriesaround the world broadcast the show on TV
- 4 peoplein the team achieved more with less budget
- 110K+ new subscribersthe project brought to the YouTUbe channel
REELS AND SHORTS
RHYTHMIC / ENERGETIC
Brute Force | Team Profile | Teaser
"Krasava" | Episode 6 | Teaser
The World Chess Show EP6 | Instagram Reels
Esports World Cup | Best Reactions
SMOOTH / OPTIMISTIC
Beauty Campus Instagram Showreel
UTEX Instagram Promo Video
Biography of Navalny
Putin’s Beloved Woman
SUSPENSEFUL / DARK
Yulia Navalnaya. Introductory video for the Vanguardia Award in Barcelona
War and Feast (Teaser)
"Kidnap. Beat. Set on fire" Who is trying to destroy Navalny's team | Teaser
One Year Since the Murder of Alexei Navalny
Simple cuts
Dmitry Romanov | Excerpt from a Podcast | #6
Dmitry Romanov | Excerpt from a Podcast | #4
Mediazona about a Political Prisoner
PUBG Mobile | NALSON | Player profile
Motion Graphics / Animation
Beauty Campus | Back to School Promo
Beauty Campus | Jarosław Juzwin Promo
UTEX Instagram Promo Video
Beauty Campus Instagram Showreel
INTERVIEWS AND PODCASTS
Dawid Krynicki X Beauty Campus (Excerpt from a Podcast)
The Best Podcast About Politics | Season #1
The Best Podcast About Politics | Season #2
YOUTUBE SHOW
Investigations
HIDDEN CAMERA IN PUTIN'S PALACE
Billions for Putin’s Ex-Wife’s Silence
Billions off of the Sick and Poor
Inside Putin's Yacht
War and Feast. The Glamorous Life of Russian Deputy Defense Minister
The Foreign Life of Russia's Leading Missile Maker
Russian General makes money on the war
Putin. Miller. Gazprom
Golden Madness: Real Photos of Putin’s Palace
Lifestyle / Travel Blogs
Making a Christmas Wreath: Pro vs. Butterfingers
Russia’s Top Propagandist hides real estate in Italy
Talking-head Videos / long-form
True crime Show
New Year's Eve Show
Medvedev's Biography
Wives, mistresses and secret children of Vladimir Putin
She’s Hiding THIS from Putin (and Her Husband)
The Truth About RU-Tube
Is Putin winning the war?
Why is Navalny in prison?
MOTION GRAPHICS AND ANIMATIONS
Horizontal
Vladimir Putin married Lyudmila (start at 7:27)
UTEX Promo Video
Vertical
Beauty Campus | Back to School Promo
Beauty Campus Instagram Showreel
NARRATIVE EDIT
Yulia Navalnaya. Introductory video for the Vanguardia Award in Barcelona
Billions off of the Sick and Poor (start at 0:00, end at 1:00)
A Clip in Memory of
One Year Since the Murder of Alexei Navalny
COMMERCIAL WORKS
Brute Force | Team Profile
UTEX Promo Video
TEASERS AND TRAILERS
Traitors | Official Trailer
"Kidnap. Beat. Set on fire" Who is trying to destroy Navalny's team | Official Trailer
Brute Force | Team Profile | Teaser
HIDDEN CAMERA IN PUTIN'S PALACE | Teaser
"Krasava" | Episode 7 | Teaser 1
"Krasava" | Episode 7 | Teaser 2
The World Chess Show EP5 | Teaser
The World Chess Show EP6 | Teaser
The World Chess Show EP7 | Teaser
Contact me
Email: andrei.trusov2010@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andreitrusov
Telegram: @medved056
Messenger: @medved056
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andreitrusov
Telegram: @medved056
Messenger: @medved056
