Olga Chaykovskaya

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Olga Chaykovskaya is a Belarusian film director and producer known for her debut documentary film 'Not Made For Politics,' which highlights the struggles of women in Belarusian politics, particularly in the context of political imprisonment. Chaykovskaya's film premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and has gained significant attention with its release on HBO, marking a milestone as the first film by a Belarusian female director to be featured on the platform. A former journalist and founder of the Northern Lights Film Festival, she has faced challenges in her career due to political repression in Belarus, but continues to advocate for the representation of women's stories and issues within the film industry.