Tanya Muñoz: Rising Star in the Film and Creative Industries
Tanya Muñoz, a Ukrainian director born in Odesa in 1989, recently directed Apple’s latest advertising campaign for the iPhone 18 Pro. The promotional video, titled Night Moves, was filmed entirely using the new iPhone 18 Pro’s cameras. Ukrainian cinematographer Mykyta Kuzmenko served as the director of photography for the project. The ad also features Ukrainian dancer Kateryna Bysheva alongside performers from Japan and France. The soundtrack includes the track “Dance…” by American singer Slayyyter.
Muñoz has gained international recognition not only as a director but also as a designer and photographer. Her portfolio includes music videos for prominent Ukrainian artists such as:
- Vremya i Steklo
- NK
- Michelle Andrade
- Monatik
She has also collaborated with a number of globally renowned musicians, including:
- Lady Gaga
- Dua Lipa
- Cardi B
- Harry Styles
- The Weeknd
- Jennifer Lopez
- Sam Smith
- Foals
Achievements and Accolades
Tanya Muñoz’s work has earned her numerous awards. In 2025, she won the Hollywood Music Video Awards for her direction of Lady Gaga’s video for the song “Disease,” which also received honors for best makeup and hairstyling. In 2021, she took home the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction, sharing the win with Lil Nas X for the video Montero (Call Me by Your Name). She holds the record for the most wins in the Best Music Video category at the YUNA Awards, securing victories in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Additionally, in 2018, she was named Clipmaker of the Year by the M1 Music Awards.
Beyond music videos, Tanya directed a commercial for Dior’s Spring-Summer 2023 collection. In 2024, she choreographed a performance for Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil at the Eurovision Song Contest. Ukraine achieved third place in Eurovision 2024 with the song by Teresa & Maria, scoring 453 points—a testament to the creative talent and global impact of Ukrainian artists and directors like Muñoz.
Tanya Muñoz’s role in Apple’s campaign marks a significant milestone, positioning her within one of the world’s leading tech companies’ major projects.
This accomplishment highlights the expanding international influence of Ukrainian creatives, which enhances the global perception of Ukrainian culture. Coupled with Ukraine’s strong showing at Eurovision, these successes demonstrate the country’s ability to compete on the world stage and open doors for greater cultural exchange and artistic collaboration worldwide.