Opportunities for Ukrainian filmmakers at the Cannes Film Market
About the projects
The Ukrainian Institute, in collaboration with the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film), announce accepting applications for participation in the Producers Network programme as part of its regular cooperation with the Cannes Film Market.
Producers Network 2024
Based on the results of an open selection, 5 Ukrainian novice producers will be selected for participation in the Producers Network programme.
Producers will receive free market accreditation, partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs in Cannes, and the opportunity to participate in all events within the Producers Network programme, in particular, morning round tables with international film experts (Breakfast meetings). Information about the producers will be published on the website, in all information and communication materials of the film market, and also distributed among members of the Producers Network.
Selection
Applications are accepted until April 7, 23:59 Kyiv time, via email to [email protected].
Requirements for applicants:
- Ukrainian citizenship and a production company registered in Ukraine
- Minimum age of 18
- fluency in English
- readiness for public communication
- impeccable business reputation
- Demonstrated professional experience: Producers eligible for participation have served as the main producer for at least 2 short films or 1 feature film (not more than 2), which have been officially selected at international film festivals or released theatrically/streamed.
- Projects in progress: Producers eligible for participation have at least 2 projects (minimum 1 feature film) in progress with potential for co-production.
- The applicant’s activities and position do not contradict the principles and values of the Ukrainian Institute.
Producers Network 2023
In 2023 the Ukrainian Institute together with the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) in partnership with the Institut Français and the Swedish Göteborg Film Fund announced participants of the Producers Network and Cannes Docs programmes.
Based on the results of an open selection, 5 Ukrainian novice producers were selected for participation in the Producers Network programme.
Producers received free market accreditation, partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs in Cannes, and the opportunity to participate in all events within the Producers Network programme, in particular, morning round tables with international film experts (Breakfast meetings). Information about the producers was published on the website, in all information and communication materials of the film market, and also distributed among members of the Producers Network.
Selection (closed)
Applications are accepted until March 27, 23:59 Kyiv time. Send a filled form to [email protected]
- Ukrainian citizenship;
- minimum age 18;
- fluency in English;
- readiness for public communication;
- impeccable business reputation;
- Proven professional experience: Producers who have produced at least 2 short films or 1 feature film as the main producer, which have been officially selected for international film festivals or released in theaters/streaming platforms, and also have projects in development, are eligible to participate in the competition.
- the activity and position of the applicant does not contradict the principles and values of the UI.
Applications from producers who participated in the production presentation of the Ukrainian Institute at the European Film Market of the Berlin Film Festival, as well as applications from already experienced producers who have in their portfolio several projects presented in the competitive programmes of international film festivals, are not accepted for consideration.
Andrii Kotliar, Babylon'13
Karina Kostina, Tabor Production
Olha Matat, EvosFilm
Dmytro Sukhanov, Toy Cinema
Zlata Efimenko, EF Pictures
Cannes Docs
To participate in the Cannes Docs programme, the Ukrainian Institute formed a short list of 5 finalists, from which representatives of the Cannes Film Market selected 1 full-length documentary project at the Work in Progress stage in the creative documentary genre. It will be included in the Spotlighted Projects section.
The winning project team (director + producer) will receive: access to Cannes Docs networking activities and workshops, accreditation to the festival for two people, partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation funds, promotions on the Cannes Docs website and social networks.
Applications are accepted until March 27, 23:59 Kyiv time.
*Ukrainian Institute will assist in obtaining documents for short-term travel of participants abroad to participate in the program, but does not guarantee obtaining such permission.
Documentary «Dad’s Lullaby» by Lesia Diak
Serhiy returns home after 3 years at war, between Ukraine and Russia, burned out and traumatized. He served as a commander and was responsible for other people’s lives. Now he wants peace in himself and his family. However, the shadow of war manifests when the couple starts expecting a baby daughter. This event brings more hope and responsibilities for Serhiy.
*Ukrainian Institute will assist in obtaining documents for short-term travel of participants abroad to participate in the program, but does not guarantee obtaining such permission.