Ukrainian film days

As part of ukrainos kino dienos | ДНІ УКРАЇНСЬКОГО КІНО, an important discussion brought together filmmakers, cultural managers, and researchers to explore the role of cinema in shaping Ukraine’s identity and resilience.

How has the war affected the Ukrainian film industry?

What role does cultural diplomacy play in telling Ukraine’s story?

Why do we need to go beyond war narratives and showcase everyday Ukrainian life?

How can we preserve and promote Ukrainian film heritage globally?

The conversation emphasized the need for international support, diverse storytelling, and strong global collaborations to sustain Ukrainian cinema.

Speakers:

Iryna Tsilyk – Ukrainian film director, poet, and writer

Lina Kaminskaitė – Film & Media Researcher, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė – Film Producer, Just a Moment Company

Juozas Markauskas – Vice President, Baltic Audiovisual Archival Council

Eugenija Kovaliova – CEO, Ukraine Hub

Ganna Dovbach – Executive Director, ERA; cultural diplomacy expert

Nataliya Teramae – Moderator, Ukrainian journalist and cultural manager

Ukrainian stories matter. Let’s keep sharing them with the world!

Photo: Jurga Urbonaite

The project is implemented by the Ukrainalaisten yhdistys Suomessa ry / Товариство українців у Фінляндії and Independent Cultural Initiatives, co-financed by the #ZMINA_Rebuilding program, created with the support of the European Union in Ukraine under a dedicated call for proposals to support Ukrainian displaced people and the Ukrainian Cultural and Creative Sectors, with support from IZOLYATSIA. Platform for Cultural Initiatives. , Trans Europe Halles , and Malý Berlín.