**This opportunity is for self-identifying Ukrainian filmmakers only.
The worldwide “Believe in Ukraine” event will take place February 24, 2024, in Buffalo New York and 40 cities across the globe, to show solidarity with the brave Ukrainian people as they face the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
We are compiling a slate of short films for a specially curated short film program at “Believe in Ukraine” events worldwide.
We’re seeking film submissions up to 10 minutes long (narrative, documentary, experimental, or animation), to bring more understanding and appreciation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian experience to the world, however that may be expressed.
All filmmakers are welcome and encouraged to submit their work for the film program at the Buffalo event, and other cities/events that are part of the Believe in Ukraine worldwide events, and future diasporic events in support of Ukraine.
We’ll feature all filmmakers names and biographies in all film program materials. Screening fees and awards are not part of this program.
About
"Believe in Ukraine" - Initial event in Buffalo, NY
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (7PM-11PM)
Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center, Buffalo, NY
"Believe in Ukraine" is a worldwide event across 40 cities across the globe, organized by KLYCH, and supported by partners including, Razom for Ukraine, UNWLA, American Coalition for Ukraine and Ukrainian American Coordination Council, Spark Filmmakers Collaborative and many others.
Submissions by non-self-identifying Ukrainian films/filmmakers or submissions, whose theme is besides the topic of the event will be disqualified.
Please disregard our submission deadlines and event dates.
Please feel free to email with any questions you may have.
PROGRAM ORGANIZERS
Lukia Costello - Director Spark Filmmakers Collaborative
Lukia is a Ukrainian-American artist, filmmaker, editor/VFX artist, and serial social entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience fostering artistic collaboration and producing public events in Western New York.
Anastasiia Kirii - curator and Spark Filmmakers Collaborative community advisor
Anastasia is a filmmaker, scriptwriter and advertising copywriter from Ukraine.
She studied film direction and later marketing strategy in Kyiv, Ukraine, and
worked on numerous production, film and advertising projects. Her latest short film
reflects her experience flying the war and is now being shown all over the world
reminding people how important it is to support Ukraine.
ABOUT KLYCH - https://klych.org/
KLYCH is a worldwide community of creators of events, meetings, and projects focused on supporting and sharing Ukrainian culture. Through activism, KLYCH works together on informing the world about the current state of the country and continuously emphasizes the history of Ukraine. They engage and support communities of Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine across the world.
ABOUT SPARK FILMMAKERS COLLABORATIVE - https://www.sparkfilmmakers.org
Spark Filmmakers Collaborative is a volunteer run nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading cultural awareness and inspiring and supporting voices of all all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, sexual identities, and income levels to self-represent through film/video.
Spark Filmmakers Collaborative (SFC) envisions an open and loving society that recognizes and values the similarities and differences between us.
Our stories help us see ourselves in each other, dismantling stereotypes perpetuated by lack of representation.
Awards and prizes are not part of this program
