Besides showcasing the depth and creativity of Ukrainian filmmakers, producers, and talent with four titles officially selected, two Industry Conference events, its Industry Centre with a promotional stand, and a special free public screening TIFF at this year’s Festival will also host a large delegation of Ukrainian film professionals.
“Film holds the power to unite and this year we are honoured to help elevate the voices of Ukrainian storytellers and creators,” said Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF.
UKRAINIAN-FOCUSED FILMS IN TIFF OFFICIAL SELECTION
All titles have been previously announced
Liturgy of Anti-Tank Obstacles (Літургія протитанкових перешкод) Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk | Ukraine, USA
North American Premiere
Luxembourg, Luxembourg Antonio Lukich | Ukraine
North American Premiere
Mariupolis 2 Mantas Kvedaravičius | Lithuania, France, Germany
North American Premiere
Valeria Is Getting Married Michal Vinik | Israel
North American Premiere
Victim (OBEŤ) Michal Blaško | Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Germany*
North American Premiere
*Ukrainian protagonist
FREE PUBLIC SCREENING
The title noted below is not a TIFF 2022 Official Selection
Freen screening of Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom Evgeny Afineevsky | Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA North American Premiere on September 13, 9:15 am at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto.
Afineevsky’s documentary traces the Ukraine war from the conflict in the Donbas region which started in 2014, to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine early this year.
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE EVENTS
Spotlight on Ukrainian Producers (September 12, 9 am)
Organized by TIFF Industry in partnership with the Ukrainian Film Institute, the event will present six prominent Ukrainian producers behind recent festival hits. Darya Bassel (Butterfly Vision, 2022), Volodymyr Yatsenko (Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 2022), Ihor Savychenko (The Painted Bird, 2019), Valeria Sochyvets (Blindfold, 2020), Egor Olesov (Mr. Jones, 2019) who are actively working on new projects against all odds. They would talk about their current and future projects, moderated by Dorota Lech, TIFF Lead Programmer for Central and Eastern Europe.
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the International Film Industry (September 13, 11:45 am)
Organized by the Ukrainian Film State Agency in partnership with TIFF Industry., this panel discussion focuses on resourceful producers who are looking for tools to navigate the elusive world of co-productions. They would also listen to your questions and discussion regarding the Russian war in Ukraine, and how you can cooperate with Ukrainian productions.
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