Filmmakers for Ukraine

24/06/2025

The second edition of the funding programme RHIZOM/RAZOM: Reinforcing Transregional Cultural Partnerships is going to be launched!

Who can apply?
Legally registered NGOs as well as non-profit cultural and educational institutions from Ukraine and Germany that are active in the socio-cultural sector and have a confirmed partner organisation in the respective other country.
They will work in tandem to implement joint projects in the fields of art, culture, or education that deal with the topic of decolonization — carried out in all regions of Germany, especially outside of metropolitan areas, between October 2025 and June 2026.
Funding: From €5,000 up to €20,000 per project.
Deadline: 31 July 2025, 11:00 CET.
Online info session: 25 June 2025.
If you're still looking for a partner, check out our Partner Matching opportunity.
RHIZOM/RAZOM is initiated by the Ukrainian Institute in Germany, in cooperation with Інша Освіта / Insha Osvita, and funded by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany (Auswärtiges Amt).
Further information and the application: https://de.ui.org.ua/ausschreibung-fuer-deutsch.../

12/09/2024

Apply for the Warsaw Next workshop!

The call for applications for the 14th edition of the Warsaw Next workshop is now open until September 15. The event will take place October 16-19, 2024, as part of the 40th Warsaw Film Festival

Warsaw Next is a workshop for young filmmakers (directors, screenwriters and producers) from Poland, Belarus and Ukraine, as well film and art school students, who are currently working on their first feature film. The workshop features a series of masterclasses, lectures and panel discussions with filmmakers and industry representatives. This year, participants will also be able to work on their projects with renowned script consultants. Participation in the workshops is an excellent opportunity to network, exchange ideas and experiences, and, above all, gain practical knowledge about the film market.

Each year Warsaw Next hosts guests from Poland and abroad: representatives of local and international film industry and filmmakers with a significant track record. In previous years, the participants had the opportunity to learn about the film industry, among others, from producers: Marek Rozenbaum of Transfax Film Productions, Nik Powell of Scala Productions (earlier Palace Pictures), Dariusz Jabłoński of Apple Film Production, and Ewa Puszczyńska of Opus Film and Extreme Emotions; from film festival representatives: Piers Handling, the longtime director of the Toronto Film Festival, and Jule Rozite, a programmer at the Tribeca Film Festival; from film directors, such as Joanna Kos-Krauze, Andrzej Jakimowski and Sławomir Fabicki; from script consultants Franz Rodenkirchen and Françoise von Roy; and a pitching expert Gabriele Brunnenmeyer. A list of this year's guests will be available on the Festival's website and on social media at the beginning of October.

Given that some of the activities will be conducted in English, good knowledge of the English language is required to participate in the workshop.

The deadline for submitting applications is September 15, 2024. The cost of the workshop is PLN 250 and includes the Festival accreditation, entitling you to attend film screenings, valid for the entire period of the Festival. Costs of travel and accommodation are not covered.

The organizers will select participants from the pool of applicants. The selection of participants is at the sole discretion of the organizers who are not compelled to disclose the reasons for their choices.

To participate, please fill out the application form available here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_s9rHEoQqzUobG05F-pCYQ4SNj-_kVEoiE35QFRceCv96Bg/viewform

Contact: Eliza Subotowicz, [email protected]

04/07/2024

Dear Friends and Supporters, the next aid trip organised by the amazing Michael Maier is just around the corner.
His 102nd trip (!!!) to Ukraine to the front to Chasiv Yar starts on July 19. As always, we need your help now. It is getting more and more difficult to finance these trips. Please help Michael to be able to help!
PayPal:
[email protected]
For more:

On February 26, 2022, I, Michael Maier from Albstadt, Germany made my way to the Romanian… Michael Maier needs your support for Fundraising to help Ukrainians

03/07/2024

Works presents:
Cross-Boarder Conversations: Making a Success of a Move to a New Country:

How do you find yourself a role in a different country’s film & TV industry?
You may have made the move for family reasons or been forced to relocate, or you may be a freelancer taking a job abroad and expanding your international horizons. What are good ways to integrate into your new country’s creative industries? The speakers will share their experience of advance planning, integrating into a new country’s industry, building networks, and understanding a different work culture, job descriptions and processes.

The speakers are drawn from the ScreenCraft Works community, include first-time speakers, and are at different stages of their careers (60 minute talk + 30 minutes of networking)

Tuesday 16 July 2024, 17:00-18:30 UTC

Speakers:
Veronika Malakhova (Ukraine, UK) – musician and sound designer, former mentee
Zoë Sharples (UK, Ireland, Cyprus) – producer
Adriana Sabau (Romania, UK) – assistant editor, former mentee
Bhavika Mantri (India, Canada) – head of development
Olga Kozhema (Ukraine, Germany, UK) – filmmaker

Making a Success of a Move to a New Country: How do you find yourself a role in a different country’s film & TV industry?You may have made the move for family reasons or been forced to relocate, or you may be a freelancer taking a job abroad and expanding your international horizons. What are good...

06/06/2024

Assistant director Kostyantyn Petryk killed in combat...

Director Kostyantyn Petryk was killed in action while preforming a combat mission.

14/05/2024

Ukrainian Institute - Український інститут and Producers Network program Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes introduces five emerging Ukrainian producers who have been selected to participate in the Producers Network program

https://www.facebook.com/marchedufilm/videos/1876056636190234/

[ FESTIVAL DE CANNES ] L'Institut ukrainien et le programme Producers Network du Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes sont heureux de vous présenter cinq productrices émergentes ukrainiennes qui ont été sélectionnées pour participer au programme Producers Network :

🔸Olexandra Kostina (Bosonfilm)
🔸Regina Maryanovska-Davidzon (Real Pictures)
🔸Daria Zakharova (Tabor)
🔸Veronika Stepanchuk (Balcony 48)
🔸Olena Morentsova-Shulyk (Ganzafilm Production)

🎞️ Producers Network est une plateforme qui accueille chaque année plus de 400 producteurs venant du monde entier. Les événements spéciaux de ce programme sont conçus expressément pour créer des opportunités et lancer des projets de coproduction internationale.

🔗 Plus d’informations 👉🏼 dans le premier commentaire

Vous souhaitez rencontrer l’une des productrices ? Demandez une rencontre via la plateforme Cinando

14/05/2024

Here are some special events connected to Ukraine in Cannes, provided by our partner organisation DIM Filmhouse.

📅May 15th 14:00-15:00
Cannes NEXT Innovation Studio - Pantiero Village
Worked on in Ukraine - Showcase on Issue Based Filmmaking

Format:
Video presentation of five Ukrainian documentaries followed by a panel discussion.

Moderator:
Oksana Ivantsiv, CEO / Producer - Arts & Rights NGO

Speakers:
Danylo Mokryk, Director / Journalist - Kyiv Independent
Eric Holland, CEO / Producer - DIM filmhouse
Synopsis:
Join us for a presentation of five impactful Ukrainian documentaries addressing social, political, and humanitarian issues, followed by a discussion on the role of issue-based filmmaking in today's media landscape. Gain insights into the creative process and desired impact, exploring how they adapt to changing audience consumption patterns and navigate issues like ‘war fatigue’ and investigative security.

Cannes NEXT Innovation Studio - Pantiero Village
📅 May 16 11:30-12:30
Captivate the World: VONA - Engaging Global Audiences with Innovative Impact

Format:
Panel Discussion with Q&A

Speakers:
Anna Ramskogler-Witt, Co-Founder - The Good Media Network GmbH
Eric Holland, CEO / Producer - DIM filmhouse
Johannes Müller, Producer / Author - Flare Film GmbH
Oksana Ivantsiv, CEO / Producer - Arts & Rights NGO

Synopsis:
VONA: Inside Ecocide,' a documentary project that sparks a global movement. Dive into its narrative, following real-time stories and a historic investigation from Ukraine's environmental frontlines. Engage with its dynamic impact campaign, evolving alongside the unfolding narrative to provide real-time solutions and cultivate activism worldwide.
More about Vona: https://www.vona.global/
https://www.marchedufilm.com/programs/cannes-next/hackathon/

📅 May 16th 13:00-14:00
Cannes NEXT Innovation Studio - Pantiero Village
From Frontline to Film: Wartime Journalism, Investigations and Impact Filmmaking

Format:
Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Nick Stuart, CEO - Nick Stuart Films

Speakers:
Mstyslav Chernov, Director - “20 Days in Mariupol”
Danylo Mokryk, Director / Journalist - Kyiv Independent
Yelyzaveta Strii, Director / Journalist - Coordinator for Ukraine, Agence France Presse

Synopsis:
Join us as we explore firsthand accounts of reporting from the frontlines, delve into the challenges of investigative journalism, and examine the impact of visual storytelling on global perceptions of conflict. With a focus on varied media formats and audience reach, we will examine the ongoing war in Ukraine through the lens of media, discussing the critical role it plays in shaping narratives, amplifying voices, and driving change in times of turmoil.

📅 May 19th 09:30-10:30
The Viewpoint (Lérins)
Cannes Next I Powerhouse Ukraine: Exploring International Collaboration and Impact, with VONA and Kyiv Independent.
The Viewpoint (Lérins)
Moderator:
Marta Bałaga, Journalist - Variety, Cineuropa, Episodi

Speakers:
Eric Holland, CEO / Producer - DIM Filmhouse
Johannes Müller, Creative Producer - Flare Film GmbH
Nick Stuart, CEO - Nick Stuart Films
Dmitry Troitsky, Chief Broadcasting Manager - Starlight Media

Synopsis:
A look at two international documentaries that have partnered with Ukraine to tell two distinctly Ukrainian stories to a worldwide audience. We'll delve into the specific characteristics of these projects and the diverse workflows that have been implemented. Our focus will be on creative and production challenges amidst the conflict, strategies for maximizing impact campaigns, and the power of collaboration

Fot. Vona Pavillion at Cannes NEXT Innovation Studio - Pantiero Village

11/03/2024

Congratulations to the Makers of "20 Days in Mariupol" - the Winners of the Oscar in the Category Best Documentary!!!!!

The Ukrainian film, which was shot inside the besieged port city during the assault by russian forces, was directed by Mstyslav Chernov.
It's the first Oscar in the Ukrainian history.
Congratulations!!!!

(11 Mar 2024) Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing chronicle of the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has won best documentary at t...

28/02/2024

European Solidarity Fund for Ukrainian Films 2024 calls for projects are now open!

This semester, two specific calls are launched: submit your applications until March 15th for finalisation and April 5th for development.

The European Solidarity Fund for Ukrainian Films is an initiative launched in February 2023 to support Ukrainian filmmakers while fostering coproductions. In its first year, the fund has supported 29 projects, 16 in development and 13 in finalisation.

Two years after the full-scale invasion in Ukraine and ten years after the beginning of the war, ESFUF members have collectively agreed to renew it for another year. The fund now brings together 20 contributors from 19 different countries, members of the EFAD association, and the association itself.

The eligible projects are long-length (over 60 minutes) cinematographic works directed by a Ukrainian filmmaker, intended to be first released in theatres. They belong to the genres of fiction, documentary, and animation. They are coproduced between a Ukrainian production company and a production companies established in the ESFUF contributing countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom).

The total budget of the scheme in 2024 is 1 500 000 €. The amount of the development support is capped at 25 000 € for documentaries and at 50 000 € for fiction or animation. Finalisation support is capped at 75 000 €.

The submitted projects are selected by a committee of independent experts.
The guidelines of the Fund are available in English and in Ukrainian on the website of the fund, and in French on the CNC’s website.

Important information:
A project not selected following a first submission session may be resubmitted twice for the same grant. In the case of a second or third application, you’ll have to provide a note stating the developments and changes made since the previous application.

Details:

After having supported various actions for Ukraine → at national and European level, EFAD and its members wanted to unite forces to launch a dedicated support for Ukrainian filmmakers, to help them completing their films or developing new projects, while fostering coproductions. Since its launch, ...