Alex Butenko
alex@helsinkifilmmaker.fi
+358 45 1032462
About me
Hi, I’m Oleksandr, but most people call me Alex. I’m a Ukrainian who moved to Finland in 2012, just before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2014. Since then, I’ve been dedicated to supporting fellow Ukrainians during these challenging times. By choosing to work with me, you’re also supporting the Ukrainian community.
My Expertise
With over a decade of experience in videography, editing, sound, and lighting, I bring a wealth of technical knowledge and creativity to every project. I’m also a licensed drone operator in Finland, adding an extra dimension to my skill set.
Experience Highlights
Successfully developed and launched a variety of video projects, from concept to completion.
8 years as a production manager with ongoing production of interviews and customer testimonials for Finnish TV stations.
Directed commercial live streams, managing 6–8 camera operators.
Produced aerial footage for Espoo city commercials as a licensed drone operator.
Extensive experience in music video production.
Ongoing multi-camera production projects.
Comprehensive understanding of pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
Skilled in both solo tasks and team-based production workflows.
Technical Skills
DP/Camera Operation
Lighting Setup
Audio Recording
Video Editing (Final Cut Pro X, basic Adobe Premiere and Lightroom)
Drone Operation
Gimbal/Steadicam
Languages
Finnish: Pre-Intermediate
English: Advanced
Ukrainian: Proficient
Polish: Pre-Intermediate
Let’s create something extraordinary together while making a difference for Ukrainians in need.