Behind the Walls
In a secluded convent, a young nun starts noticing signs of control after a sister vanishes. Surrounded by silence and fear, she is forced to confront the consequences of obedience and the cost of speaking out.
Polina Lysova
Filmmaking 2026
I am a filmmaker specialising in directing and production, creating character-driven films that explore power, control, and silence within closed environments.
Through my work I study unconventional individuals, often placing them in situations of moral conflict and examining their relationship with society. My work is focused on studying power and systems of control.
My storytelling relies on restrained performances and visual storytelling to build tension and suspense. I favour dark, moody aesthetics, using atmosphere and minimal dialogue to convey my ideas.
Alongside directing my own projects, including a short film, proof of concept, and a commercial, I have worked as a First and Second Assistant Director on student and independent productions. Specialising in the production department I have also worked on Production Design and Lighting.
I am driven to continue developing my own films while building a career within the film industry.
The Observer
A girl detached from reality finds comfort in observing others from afar. When a man attempts to form a connection, he misinterprets her silence and enters her world, creating an unsettling reversal between observer and observed.
A Pledge for Our Planet
After witnessing the consequences of global warming in a nightmare, a man wakes and reconsiders his habits. He begins to take action at home, showing how individual choices can contribute to a more sustainable future.