Ukrainian Doc Preview creates an opportunity for Ukrainian teams to present their full-length documentary projects in production and post-production to international festivals selectors and representatives of international funds, sales companies, and broadcasters. This year, online-pitch was held in the format of virtual round tables, each bringing together one project team, moderator and panel of experts. Explore the selected projects that have received Ukrainian Doc Preview awards.
UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE AWARD
150,000 UAH for promotion and distribution
Salt from Bonneville / Director: Simon Mozgovyi
The jury decided to support one project that brings a unique Ukrainian story set in an unusual environment. In a rather exotic setting, a very universal tale unfolds. With stunning visual images, a story of two close people is presented in a very sensitive way. A true documentary buddy movie, a film about hardship, personal challenges and, in the end, about accepting one’s place in the world.
UKRAINIAN DOC PREVIEW JURY:
CURRENT TIME AWARD
$2,000
Iron Butterflies / Director: Roman Liubyi
This is a piece of original and brilliant filmmaking that manages to use a whole new language to tell the obvious story about the surreality of war. We all know about the tragedy of MH-17. It was a devastating act of war that alerted the world to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. But this film draws on documentary techniques, theatre, and an original strong artistic vision to look at how a single act affected ordinary lives. It shows how lives can be randomly upended or connected, and the thin line between the real and the surreal. And by exploring the relationship between chance and planning, it epitomizes life and art.
EAST SILVER CARAVAN AWARD
Diary of a Bride of Christ / Director: Marta Smerechynska
We decided to support the project, which is a very personal family story. A story of personal courage, faith and determination, but also a unique insight into a secluded community. We appreciate the director's will to ask difficult questions, to seek the understanding and present it in a very cinematic way.
DAE TALENT DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The Elf's Tower / Director: Polina Kelm
DOK LEIPZIG AWARD
Diary of a Bride of Christ / Director: Marta Smerechynska
PITCH THE DOC AWARD
Plai. Path Through The Mountains / Director: Eva Dzhyshyashvili
For promising approach in depicting a touch of normality, love, calm and nature in contrast to the today's unprecedented circumstances and challenges.
This year's Ukrainian Doc Preview is held in partnership with the Ukrainian Institute.
