Nikita Miroshnikov: From Moscow to Honolulu, Building a Targeted Creator Career
From 2015 to 2018, Nikita Miroshnikov worked as a photographer and videographer in Moscow and has since attracted approximately 123,000 followers on social media from Honolulu. After relocating to the U.S., he focused on learning English and intended to enroll in a filmmaking academy; however, his plans were disrupted by COVID and health challenges. In February 2024, he launched a series of educational videos on filmmaking, with more than 20 clips surpassing one million views. In 2025, he participated in the NAB Show in Las Vegas and attended a networking event featuring Hollyland, Tilta, and NiSi. Miroshnikov returned to NAB in 2026 and went to Cine Gear Expo LA. He has received inquiries from brands like DJI and Sony and has written a guide on color grading, highlighting the significance of targeted audiences and industry events.
Key facts
- Nikita Miroshnikov worked professionally in Moscow from 2015 to 2018.
- He started making educational videos in February 2024.
- He has about 123,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
- More than 20 of his videos have passed one million views; his best reached eight million.
- In 2025, SmallRig invited him to NAB Show in Las Vegas; he also attended a creator event with Hollyland, Tilta, and NiSi.
- He attended NAB in 2026 and Cine Gear Expo LA at Universal Studios Lot.
- He authored a guide on color grading for Dehancer.
- He argues that 50,000-100,000 highly relevant followers can be more influential than a larger general audience.
- He warns about scams targeting accounts with 250,000+ followers, including mass reporting and demands for $1,000 or more.
- His goal is to become an ambassador for brands like Canon, Sony, RED, and DJI.
Entities
Artists
- Nikita Miroshnikov
Institutions
- SmallRig
- Hollyland
- Tilta
- NiSi
- DJI
- Insta360
- Godox
- Sirui
- Laowa
- Sony Professional Filmmaking
- Dehancer
- Meta
- TikTok
- YouTube
- NAB Show
- Cine Gear Expo LA
- Universal Studios Lot
- New York Art Life
Locations
- Moscow
- Russia
- Honolulu
- United States
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Hawaii
- New York