Bohdana Smyrnova

Biography

Bohdana Smyrnova is a film writer/director of intimate female driven dramas. With a captive eye for mixed messages, Smyrnova has worked out a meticulous improvisational script development technique that provides actors space to explore and actively engage, which later translates beautifully on-screen in authentic and idiosyncratic portraits. She holds an MFA in film production from NYU (USA) where she was Dean’s Fellow, and a BA from Karpenko-Karyi institute of Theatrical Arts in Ukraine. She is an alumna of presigious Cannes Film Festival Residence and Script East screenwriting lab. Her short films were screened at over 350 events around the world, including Rotterdam IFF, Clermont-Ferrand, Slamdance, Taipei Golden Horse, and French theatrical release. Bohdana’s films/projects won over 20 awards. She has taught film in Syracuse and Wesleyan universities. She is currently preparing her debut feature film. Smyrnova splits her time between the USA and Ukraine.

Known For

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

Marisol

Outer Space Love Story

African Booty Scratcher

Alan at Night

The Callback

All Movies (6)

• Alan at Night2025 · as Trash Bag Prank Victim
• The Callback2024 · as Woman with Pink Hair
• Outer Space Love Story2019
• Marisol2019 · as Professional Woman Passenger
• African Booty Scratcher2007 · as White customer
• Friday Night, Saturday Morning2006 · as Dasha