16th Odesa International Film Festival presents Film Industry Office program

From September 26 to October 2, the 16th Odesa International Film Festival will host the Film Industry Office professional section, which unites film professionals and is aimed at supporting and developing Ukrainian film projects. The events will take place at the House of the Architect and “Oscar” Cinema.

On September 26 and 27, within the framework of the Industry Section and with the assistance of the EU Creative Europe Office in Ukraine, important issues of cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union in the creative sector will be discussed, presentations from the Office representatives on the EU Creative Europe Program, and panel discussions between audiovisual professionals who already have experience working in international markets.

The general partner of the Film Industry Office is UPHub, a Ukrainian production company with over 15 years of experience creating and distributing films and TV series. Thanks to its expertise and partnerships with various platforms, UPHub strengthens the festival program and contributes to expanding opportunities for Ukrainian cinema.

The Film Industry Office will cover the most relevant topics for the modern film industry. Participants will talk about international and national opportunities for supporting the audiovisual sector, financing, distribution and promotion of film projects. In addition, experts will discuss the reform of legislation in the field of cinematography, the prospects for Ukrainian TV series and the production of content for platforms.

Special attention will be paid to the development of documentary film, the use of innovative formats and technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, as well as the future of Ukrainian animation. An important block will be professional discussions for actors and producers, which will concern ethics, public image and interaction with the industry.

The Day of Ukrainian Cinema will also be held within the Film Industry Office with the support of the State Film Agency, where new projects and initiatives will be presented, as well as pitches for full-length feature, documentary and animation films at the development and work-in-progress stages.

Among the speakers are representatives of the State Film Agency, the Ukrainian Cultural Fund, leading film companies and media groups, including FILM.UA, Starlight Media, 1+1 Media, MEGOGO, ICTV, Suspilny and the Planeta Kino network, Babylon 13, foreign guests, as well as independent Ukrainian film producers. Thanks to these events, the Film Industry Office traditionally becomes a platform for professional dialogue, which contributes to strengthening partnerships, finding new opportunities and shaping the future of Ukrainian cinema.

The general program of the Film Industry Office is available at:

https://new.oiff.com.ua/fiprogram

The Odesa International Film Festival is supported by:

Ukrainian State Film Agency

The European Union and Creative Europe Desk Ukraine

Adam Mickiewicz Institute “Instytut Adama Mickiewicza”

Polish Institute in Kyiv

German Films

Official Sponsor – ARARAT

Official Automotive Partner – BMW Ukraine

General Partner of Film Industry Office – UPHub

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