Artem Skiy

Artem Skiy is a Russian-Canadian filmmaker based in Tokyo. With roots in visual effects for feature films, his work explores the intersection of technology, identity, and perception through a distinct visual language. His background in commercial directing—with clients ranging from global tech brands to fashion houses—has informed a style that blends polished visuals with conceptual depth. In his personal work, Artem pushes beyond traditional formats, creating films that question the boundaries between the digital and the human, the constructed and the authentic. Proxy marks his return to narrative experimentation—an intimate, stylized meditation on artificial intelligence, digital consciousness, and the fragmented nature of identity in the modern age.