With the assistance of the «Open Ukraine» Foundation, within the framework of the project «Travel grants» Ukrainian film director Valeria Sochyvets presented the film «Son» at the international festival in France.
Valeria Sochyvets took part in the competition program of the 38th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival and the 31th Short Film Market, held on 5-13 February 2016. The Festival has a high international level and gathers leading experts, who now form the short films industry.
During the professional trip director Philip Sotnychenko and producer Valeria Sochyvets presented the film «Son» which was produced by the NGO «Modern Ukrainian Cinema», the founders of which they are.
From 7778 films only 79 were selected for competition, including the film «Son», which is the only screen performance from Ukraine.
Also within the framework of the 31th Short Film Market such films and film projects of Valeria Sochyvets as «Blood», «Swing», «Nail», «Service break» were also presented.
In the result of the competition the film «Son» was selected for several more festivals, including Vilnius Festival.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Valeria Sochyvets is an independent film director, founder and president of the NGO «Modern Ukrainian Cinema», curator of the film programs at the international festival of contemporary art Gogol Fest.
The «Open Ukraine» Foundation provides travel grants for travel costs for artists to exchange artistic experience at the international level and to improve cooperation between Ukrainian and foreign artists. These grants give Ukrainian artists the opportunity to present their achievements around the world.
