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European Orgs Could Step Up Ukrainian Biz Support as Filmmakers and Supporters Point to Funding Gaps
European film agencies, festivals and organizations could do more to support Ukrainian filmmakers.
The scheme offers support for “cinematic works by a Ukrainian director at the development of finalization stage” but is capped at €25,000 for documentaries, and €50,000 for fiction or animation. Regarding support for Ukrainians at festivals such as the Berlinale, Sinkevich says it was inconsistent: the EFM was giving a discount to the USFA for its stand this year, when the agency now had a budget for such events. Head of EFM Dennis Ruh says the market was doing its best to support the Ukrainian film industry, but tough choices had to be made this year.
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