About me
Nataliya Skarzhepa is a costume designer, stylist, and textile expert from Kyiv with over 20 years of professional experience in film, television, commercials, and live shows. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with numerous production companies, directors, and creative teams, developing unique costume concepts that bring characters and stories to life.
Her work combines a deep understanding of visual storytelling with a passion for detail, texture, and historical accuracy. Nataliya’s designs range from contemporary fashion-forward looks to elaborate period costumes, always tailored to the mood, genre, and aesthetic of each project.
Over the years, she has contributed to a wide variety of productions – from feature films and TV series to music videos, theater performances, and large-scale advertising campaigns. Nataliya is known for her creativity, professionalism, and ability to transform a director’s vision into a tangible visual language through costume.
Driven by curiosity and artistic precision, she continues to explore new techniques, materials, and cultural influences to create authentic and memorable designs for the screen and stage.
Filmography
2025
Mozart Mozart, Directed by Clara von Arnim / Story House GmbH Pictures, ARD, Austria's ORF, The Dreaming Sheep Company (Germany, Lithuania, Latvia)
2024
Sisi, Season 4, Directed by Sven Bohse / Story House GmbH Pictures (Germany, Lithuania, Latvia)
2023
Sisi, Season 3, Directed by Andy Fetcher / Story House GmbH Pictures (Germany, Lithuania, Latvia)
2022
Sisi, Season 2, Directed by Sven Bohse, Miguel Alexandre / Story House GmbH Pictures (Germany, Lithuania, Latvia)
Maxim Osa, Directed by Myroslav Latyk / Hanzhonkov Film (Ukraine)
2021
«Max Anger – With one eye open» TV series, Directed by Lisa Farzaneh, Jesper W. Nielsen / Nice Drama, Twelve producion, Nordic Entertainment Group
2019
Freies Land, Directed by Christian Alvart / BasisBerlin Filmproduction (Germany)
2018
Chernobyl (miniseries), Directed by Johan Renck / HBO (Great Britain and USA)
2016
Final Journey, Directed by Nick Baker-Monteys / Syrreal Entertainment GmbH (Germany)
2012
Under Electric Clouds, Directed by Alexey German Jr. / Metrafilms, Linked Films (Russia)
2011
Friends from France, Directed by Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski / Les Films du Poisson (France, Germany, Canada)
Bone-Setter, Directed by Volodymyr Melnychenko / Aurora Production (Ukraine)
2008
Farewell, Directed by Christian Carion / Pathe Pictures, France 2 Cinema, WDR (France)
Mysterious Island, Directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy / Pronto Film (Ukraine)
Actor, Directed by Andriy Donchik / UMG (Ukraine)
2007
Button, Directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy / Pronto Film (Ukraine)
My Little Daughter, Directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy / Fresh Production (Ukraine)
Duska, Directed by Jos Stelling / Eyeworks Egmond, Twindie Film Production, Motion Investment Group (Netherlands)
Fabricating Happiness, Directed by Akhtem Seitablayev / Fresh Production (Ukraine)
2006
The Game of Soldiers, Directed by Vera Yakovenko / Fresh Production (Ukraine)
My Prince, Directed by Galina Sakhno / Fresh Production (Ukraine)
Quartet for Two, Directed by Galina Sakhno / Fresh Production (Ukraine)
Homeless, Directed by Andriy Benkendorf / Film. UA (Ukraine)
Return Faith in Oneself, Directed by Vera Yakovenko / Film. UA (Ukraine)
Women's Tears, Directed by Galina Sakhno / Fresh Production (Ukraine)
2005
Beware of Blondes, Directed by Galina Shigayeva / UMG, Studio 1+1 (Ukraine)
Divorce and Maiden Name, Directed by Andriy Prachenko / UMG (Ukraine)
Close People, Directed by Andriy Prachenko / UMG (Ukraine)
2004
Madcaps, Directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy / Pto TV (Ukraine)
New Russian Romance, Directed by Andriy Prachenko / UMG (Ukraine)
Stolen Happiness, Directed by Andriy Donchik / UMG, Studio 1+1 (Ukraine)
2003
Barbie’s Wedding, Directed by Victor Priduvalov / Studio 1+1, STS (Ukraine)
TV Show
The Voice of Ukraine, Seasons 1–2, Studio 1+1
Your Face Sounds Familiar, Novy Channel
Star Duets Show, Ukraine TV Channel
Awards & Recognition
2023
Maxim Osa, Directed by Myroslav Latyk
Golden Dzyga – Nomination for Best Costume Designer
Movie Award "Best Dramatic Presentation" at the 45th Eurocon Festival, Sweden
2020
Freies Land, Directed by Christian Alvart
German Film Awards (Deutscher Filmpreis): 2 nominations
2020
Chernobyl, Directed by Johan Renck
Primetime Emmy Awards: 19 nominations, 10 awards
Golden Globe Awards: 4 nominations, 2 awards
Critics Choice Awards: 4 nominations
Satellite Awards: 4 nominations, 2 awards
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards: 1 award
American Film Institute – official recognition
British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA): 14 nominations, 9 awards
2015
Under Electric Clouds, Directed by Alexey German Jr.
Berlin International Film Festival – Silver Bear
2013
Friends from France, Directed by Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski
Bastia Mediterranean Film Festival: 2 awards