Olga Smelaya: When Fashion Film Meets AI Innovation

Meet @bande_de_film (Olga Smelaya), a creator who’s been shaping luxury fashion narratives before AI entered the picture.

With over seven years of video production experience, Olga has worked at the highest levels of the industry. Her portfolio reads like a fashion week lineup: Valentino, Bulgari, ETRO, Alberta Ferretti, Michael Kors, Missoni. All clients of FASHION TO MAX, the prestigious production company where she honed her craft.

Based in Finland, Olga’s work spans Europe and the United States. She understands fashion’s language—its rhythm, its elegance, its power to tell stories with video.

Now, she’s adding a new chapter.

Generative AI has opened fresh creative possibilities. For someone with Olga’s technical foundation and artistic vision, these tools aren’t replacing her skills—they’re amplifying them. Expanding what’s possible.

In this brief interview, Olga pulls back the curtain. She shares her journey from traditional fashion film to AI-enhanced creation. It’s a rare glimpse into how established professionals are integrating these new technologies.

Want to see her work in motion? Her Instagram is packed with stunning video content that showcases both her fashion roots and her AI experiments.

Let’s discover what happens when fashion meets AI technology.

Can you introduce yourself?
My name is Olga Smelaya. I am from Russia, but I currently live in Finland. I film and edit videos.

How long have you been using generative AI?
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been diving into the field of artificial intelligence and I’m already using it in my work.

What is your biggest source of inspiration currently?
I am inspired by fashion. My favorite designers are Iris van Herpen, Alexander McQueen, Rick Owens, and Mugler.

Which AI tools do you use the most?
Midjourney, Kling, Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom

Any advice for those who want to get started with AI art?
Artificial intelligence offers incredible opportunities for creativity and growth. Try things, search for your own style, imagine freely, and make the impossible come to life.