Starting out as a Cinematographer, Anna expanded her directorial reach, creating videos for artists like Matt Maltese, Love Ssega, Marina, and Hannouneh. She directed ``Body of Water,`` supported by Lumix. Since 2017, London has been her creative hub, leaving her mark as a cinematographer for Netflix, BBC, Sky, Paramount+ and working on high profile music videos with Clean Bandit. Meaningful collaboration remains at the core of her artistic journey in cinematography and directing short-form stories.
"The cinematography by Anna Patarakina is lush and evocative of how each moment plays out, dark when sinister, light and bright during moments of hope. Her filming is painterly with a depth of color that is extraordinary"
"Anna Patarakina's direction for 'Bruises' impeccably captures the raw intensity of Hanouneh's music. Her nuanced approach and visual storytelling complement the edgy lyrics, adding depth to the overall experience"
Anna embarked on her cinematic journey at the All-Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow graduating in 2012. Over the next six years, she delved into the indie feature world in Sweden, becoming a member of the FSF (Swedish Society of Cinematographers). During her student years, a creative spark ignited when she collaborated with the UK band Clean Bandit on the music video for ``Mozart's House.`` This partnership flourished over the next decade, resulting in over ten music videos and numerous tour documentaries.
