Writer.
Filmmaker.
Photographer. (Instagram: @stevenzelko)
Helper of kids who can't read good.
Smoker of meats.
Van to camper converter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've spent most of my life meeting new people, documenting their stories, and hopefully sharing them with the world. Couchsurfing seems like a brilliant way to meet folks who are open to sharing those stories.

Interests

Currently shooting a series of films about the ongoing war in Ukraine, told from the perspective of the mothers there.

• writing
• photography
• film making
• film festivals
• cinema
• film photography
• film

Music, Movies, and Books

A little bit of everything, from the classics to Winnie the Pooh.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Most recently, I made a film about a young Ukrainian girl who, after her country went to war, wanted to do her part and help those soldiers returning from the front. That young girl turned into a national icon, and become a symbol for the resilience, that was until the day the accident happened...

Teach, Learn, Share

It's fair to say I'm decent with a pen and a camera, but I study a great many things apart from that.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hold a degree in Philosophy, so I am generally up for a cracking good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Ireland, Singapore, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Ireland