Julia Kochetova, 30, Ukrainian photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. Game-changer, troubled daughter, and sometimes punk. Based in Kyiv.  Studied journalism at Taras Shevchenko National University (UA) and Mohyla School of Journalism (UA), participated in IDFA academy (NL). As a freelancer, Kochetova covered the Maidan revolution (2013-2014), the annexation of Crimea (2014), and the Russia-Ukraine war (2014-now).  Personally describes herself as a representative of the revolution&war generation.  Kochetova focuses on firsthand storytelling as a method, researching topics of the war generation, post-traumatic stress disorder, and feminism. She works in mixed media: poetry, documentaries, music, and stills. She prefers freelancing during the whole professional path. Regular contributor for Der Spiegel, Vice News, Zeit, Bloomberg, The Guardian, and others. World Press Photo winner, Emmy Award awardee (2023, “Outstanding Continuing News Coverage: Long Form” with VICE News Tonight).