“My dream was to move to Spain and study film (I’m from Kazakhstan originally). But my parents said: “You can, after a real degree.” So I did Marketing and Economics, worked in that and hospitality for 10 years since 16. By 27 I was depressed and thought: “F*ck it, we only live once.”
At first I thought I’d produce — same concept than managing cafes/bars. Then I saw the Lighting Department. Oh man, they were so cool. The coolest department on set (sorry not sorry). I fell in love. I messaged many, many gaffers: “Hi, my name is Bliss. Please, I want to learn.” I received silence or rejection, hahah. Also, many people told me there’s no space for a woman there. Oh come on!
Maybe if not for my background of proving to myself I’m worth anything I desire, that would hit me very hard. Especially for a young woman. I cried once when I was told by one light tech that I should reconsider my decision and go towards something else on set. Ha, never back down, never what?
I’m still learning every set, but I don’t believe in holding back or gatekeeping knowledge just because someone thinks you’re not “enough.” I think there’s space for everyone, and everyone deserves to pursue their dream no matter skin color, sexuality, or gender” -
Bliss, Gaffer and technician based in Berlin / Barcelona
@blissova #girlsjustwannaloadtrucks #gripandelectric #filmcrew
1. Tempelhof sunset.
2. My salomons first real hike outside of set.
3. I love my matrix jacket.
4. Oh what a blessing to have a home where I can put my xmas tree.
5. Madinichki.
6. UNYA!
7. 👁️
8. ya tiene una gran barba de la misma longitud.
9. Martin.
10. Casa.
11. HENRICK.
12. Chaicito bebecito.
13. Rakimichki.
14. Berlin.
15. Barcelona.
16. Kisses from lighting.
17. Me at home after building 12x12 booklight.
Ep.#001 of showing my lighting projects and telling myself that social media isn’t going anywhere in the next 10 years, so I might as well use it. Subscribe, show some love. You might see me talking here, but no promises. I am camera shy.
Official music video by Balu Brigada - Sideways @balubrigada
Director / DOP / Edit - Ezra Simons @ezrasimons
1st AC - Jonny Brooking @jonny_brooking
Gaffer - Bliss Blissova
Colour - Brandon Black
MCs in the popcorn
BLACK GLITTER out now!
Artist @iamwavvyboi
Universal Music
#Eurovision #DasDeutscheFinale
Director Paulina Hapka @paulinadaria_@sheunit030
Director Laura Kahlert @laura_kahled@sheunit030
Cinematographer @elisadaniel18
Executive Producer Louis Pawlik
Producer Olga Preiss @olgapreiss
Production Assistant Svenja Strabel
Set Runner Zehra
Set Runner Ingel-Kristen Veevo
1st AD Joelle Dürrwächter
1st AC Greta Markurt @gretamarkurt
Gaffer Bliss Blissova @blissova
Best Girl @nastyaroshuk
Editor Rebecca @rbkalq_
Colorist Sarah Saltzman @salty.colours
Production Driver Amelie Kahlert
Art Department Lena Richter
Styling Jennifer Mertens
Styling Leonie Wassmer
Styling Assistant Mia Raabe
Hair & Make-Up Philipp Verheyen
Hair & Make-Up Lucia Argüello
Hair & Make-Up Assistant Azul Urrutia
Hair & Make-Up Assistant Karla Romero Vargas
Rental RGB @rgbrental
BTS Astera Titan Tubes tunnel effect
@champkanee ft @zackkavelli - FREUNDE > FEINDE
OUT NOW
a video by RED MOONS
a @studioy.vision production.
director: Red Moons @tomvangroningen
co-director: Red Moons @ivaratilgan
Produktionsleitung: @alyh______
Produducer: @vaelli
Produktions assistenz: Patrick Baumhauer
dop: Red Moons (Ivar Atilgan & Tom van Groningen)
Gaffer: @gslightman & @blissova
Edit & Vfx: Red Moons (Tom van Groningen)
Color grade: @silheskes
Photographer: Patrice von Trümbach
Talked recently on how in case whole entertainment industry gets replaced by ai I still can work as a house electrician. What’s y’all gonna do?
#womeninfilm #lighting #gafferlife #lightingtechnician #setlife
From hospitality to the film industry.
From long sharp nails to working gloves.
It’s unbelievable.
I love the hospitality and specialty-coffee industry for teaching me how to work hard and how to be patient. From a baby barista to managing multiple locations. What a journey. Eight unforgettable years (say hi in the comments if I made you a coffee).
I met so many nice people there, and many of them helped me find my way and inspired me as well. Most of them knew about my obsession with manicures and coloured hair lol, that was a big part of my personality too. It might sound funny, but its true. I couldn’t imagine myself without it. I’d go every month like it was church.
But then things changed. My hands have always been the hands of a hard worker, but now they are carrying arri m40.
And I love it.
#womeninfilm #lighting #gafferlife #setlife
I have to say big thanks to 2025 for proving me anything could happen if you really really want it. Or you delusional enough to dream it.
Just a year ago I hated my job: I worked in hospitality for almost 8 years and I lost it there.
I was so afraid of dreaming that I could actually work in film, be a filmmaker, be creative. Had to break so many patterns and cut some opinions from people who has been just telling me what I was terrified and insecure of. You see, sometimes you gotta jump into the void and just believe that you have the wings. Believe that there’s a place for you in this world, no matter where you go, or what you choose to do. Believe that the life will take care of you. And maybe after knocking into 100 doors - one will open.
I am so so grateful for my life and for all the people that let me be part of theirs, and I am so fucking excited for upcoming time. I lost that feeling many years ago and now it’s here again. I wish you to find that and keep that alive.
P.S. I think y’all listened to enough techno for your whole life and the life of your kids and grandkids. Here’s the banger from a Kazakh rock band Dos Mukasan all the way from the 70s. It’s about dreaming of falling in love.
