Night Mayor (Нічний мер)

Production Status
Work in Progress
Release Date
2028
Country(ies) of (co)production
Ukraine
Languages
Ukrainian, English
Duration
75’

Chad, the Night Mayor of Lviv, is a Greek dreamer, a migrant who has brought people together through music. After facing accusations of fraud, he lost: friends, money, and his reputation. Amidst the ruins of his dream, one thing remained — his festival. Will he have the strength to win back the city’s love?

Chad lives in the heart of Lviv, where the ringing of bells meets the wailing of sirens. A beautiful big-hearted man with a charismatic personality, has been building his life in Ukraine for over 15 years. Known as the night mayor of the city, he is a man who brings culture, joy and celebration, even in times of darkness. Despite air raid sirens, blackouts and war, he continues to organise raves and open bars, experiment with new looks and create spaces of freedom where young people can experience life.This film follows Chad as he prepares for his most ambitious project yet: a two-day daytime rave in the forest under the stars, called 'Zorepad'.

CREW:
Directing: Kateryna Tiuri
Script: Mariana Fedyna
DOP: Jane Bondarenko
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Festivals
Winner of Meeting Point Vilnius (Best Project in Development, 2025), participant of Doc Lab Start at Krakow Film Festival (2025), ESoDoc Pitching Training (2025).

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