Experience an event where you can explore, learn, and show your support for the Ukrainian cinematographic identity. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with fellow film enthusiasts and enjoy networking moments over refreshing drinks. We look forward to welcoming you!

SHIFT Ukrainian Focus

Short Film Competition & CineTalk

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 17.00 PM - 18.30 PM

Come and be part of our screening event showcasing the latest Ukrainian short films! You get to vote for the film that deserves the Audience Award, with a chance to win a cash prize of €100. Meanwhile, our Jury will be selecting the Best Film, which will receive €250.

More to that, we're thrilled to welcome a special guest, the talented Ukrainian director Kyrylo Zemlianyi from the Directors Village. He'll be presenting his film "Re-record" in a special screening, followed by an exciting CineTalk session! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with the filmmaker and explore the world of Ukrainian cinema!

• Teatralna Station | Alina Panasenko | fiction | Ukraine | 2022 | 16min
• Kharkiv Music Fest Did Happen | Viacheslav Turyanytsia | fiction | Ukraine | 2022 | 11min
• Golden Leggings | Arkadii Nepytaliuk | fiction | Ukraine | 2022 | 20min
• Under The Endless Sky | Olexandra Dzhiganska | fiction | Ukraine | 2022 | 4min
• Almost Saint Senya| Vladislav Robsky | fiction | Ukraine | 2022 | 14min

Feature Film: My Thoughts Are Silent

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 20.00 PM - 22.00 PM

Antonio Lukich | Comedy | 2019 | 104' | Ukrainian with English subtitles

Synopsis: Vadym is a 25-year-old composer and sound engineer living in Kyiv who urgently needs to catch a break. A dream job comes just in time: if Vadym can record the song of a rare bird from his native Transcarpathia, he will have a shot at a better future across the Atlantic in Canada. However, things get complicated when the only driver he can find for the job is his mother. Can the two survive the trip without completely ruining their relationship? Can Vadym’s mother give up her dream of having her son married, settled, and raising a family? This quirky and touching road movie is the debut feature film by Ukrainian director Antonio Lukich.

Meet the Jury

Introducing the jury members for the Ukrainian Focus Short Film Competition: Vira Markina, Sofia Khmain & Tetyana Tokmakova! Discover the captivating world of Ukrainian cinema during the Ukrainian Focus Short Film Competition! Immerse yourself in the latest Ukrainian short films and have your say in choosing the Audience Award winner. Our Jury will be selecting the Best Film.

Practical info & tickets

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 17.00 PM - 22.00 PM
Location: Royal Theater in Heerlen

• 17:00-18:30 CineTalk incl. Short film "Re-record" & Ukrainian Short Film Competition
• 18:30-20:00 Drinks
• 20:00-22:00 Feature Film: My Thoughts Are Silent

You can buy the tickets here.

Tickets:

• Ukrainian Focus Full Day Pass - €10
• CineTalk and Short Film Competition - €6
• Feature Film: My Thoughts Are Silent - €6

*Free tickets for CineSud members (registration required via [email protected])
*The screening will be held free of charge for the Ukrainian refugees who live in the Netherlands.
Квитки для змушено перемішених українців - безкоштовні. Пройдіть для реєстрації за посиланням.

The earnings from the ticket sale will be donated to support Ukraine.

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