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Ukraine War Drama ‘Stay Online,’ Shot Using Innovative Screenlife Format, Secures North American Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
The film, which was shot in Ukraine after the outbreak of war, has been acquired for North American distribution by Dark Star Pictures.
“Stay Online,” a Ukraine war drama from director Yeva Strielnikova which uses the innovative Screenlife format, has been acquired for North American distribution by Dark Star Pictures, Variety has learned. Set after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the film begins when a young woman (Liza Zaitseva) volunteering in Kyiv is given one of the thousands of laptops donated by ordinary Ukrainians to support the war effort. OUP co-founder Igor Storchak said: “The U.S. is a crucial market for us, and we’re thrilled with the enthusiasm and interest from Dark Star Pictures and Michael Repsch for ‘Stay Online.’ We’re confident that American audiences will engage with the film, both in cinemas and online, and gain insight into the experiences of Ukrainians during the early stages of the war.”
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