Check Out Dmitry Parkhomchuk’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dmitry Parkhomchuk.

Hi Dmitry, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Storytelling and Hollywood have been close to my heart ever since I was a child, so building a career here in Los Angeles has been a dream come true. Early on, I realized that what interested me most was not just telling stories, but building projects from the ground up. Because of that, producing became a very natural direction for me.
I started by producing a number of short films and music videos. Then COVID happened, the industry slowed down, however that period unexpectedly led me to one of my most important creative collaborations. I became good friends with my neighbor who played in a Russian-speaking punk rock band called Hella Kidz. They needed a creative producer, so together we started developing and releasing music videos, promotional materials, and other visual assets for the band. Two of our music videos were later placed in rotation on MTV Russia.
After COVID, I continued producing short films and music videos. Around that time, my wife and our influencer friend began developing a web series partly based on our friend’s life story. That project became Very Lost in LA, and it took us over two years to write, produce, shoot, and edit the full series. We were also lucky to hold two private screenings, one in Los Angeles and one in Berlin.
Today, I’m working on the festival strategy for my upcoming short film, Best Man, Worst Plan, which I co-produced and directed. The film is a family comedy about a jealous younger brother who accidentally feeds his sibling’s engagement ring to their family beagle right before the big proposal.
More recently, I also began producing seasonal shows at a small theater in North Hollywood, Write Act Repertory. These productions usually include six one-act plays that run for three weeks, so it has been another great opportunity to combine creative producing and live production management.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The independent filmmaking world can be pretty brutal at first. There were definitely bumps along the road, but I always believed that every challenge makes you stronger and smarter if you learn from it. For me, it was always important to stay focused on the goal and keep moving forward.
At first, I had to learn how to navigate productions with limited resources, inexperienced crew members, unclear standards, and the general chaos that can happen when people are still learning how a smooth production is run. Those experiences were difficult, but they also taught me a lot, especially how to stay calm under pressure, anticipate problems, and solve them quickly before they grow into bigger issues.
Another big challenge was moving to a new city. I came to Los Angeles in 2018, and it was a completely different world for me. I had to adapt to the pace of a big city while also learning the ins and outs of one of the most competitive industries in the world. It was overwhelming at times, but it pushed me to grow both personally and professionally.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I primarily work as a creative and development producer across short films, web series, music videos, and more recently, theater. I specialize in building projects from the ground up and caring for them through every stage of the process, almost like a parent. That starts with shaping the story and creative direction, and continues all the way through organizing the production and leading everything to completion.
I’m especially proud of Very Lost in LA, a web series that took a lot of time and energy to complete and has now reached over a hundred thousand views on YouTube. I’m also very proud of my latest project, Best Man Worst Plan, which I co-produced and directed. It is a very personal story to me, and I got to co-write it together with my wife.
What sets me apart is that I see producing as creative leadership, not just logistics. The heart of a project is king, and I always try to protect that while figuring out how to actually get it made.

Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
I think it is becoming easier and easier to make a film today. With all the technological advancements, it is incredible what one person and a computer can do. Because of that, I believe that over the next 5 to 10 years, story will become even more valuable.
Audiences are already getting used to impressive visuals, big effects, and constant content, so I think a strong script and an original voice will matter more than ever.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://parkhomchukfilms.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmitriydali/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitryparkhomchuk-2b6675178/