Supporting Ukraine and its creators, this year we have selected the most interesting short animated films by Ukrainian creators to be judged by an international jury. Come and discover the Ukrainian animation industry and its creators
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2024 / Ukraine / 4 min. 20 sec.
A barren, hungry snail tries to perceive itself through its surroundings.Directed by Illiya YanchytskyiWritten by Illiya YanchytskyiProduced by Illiya Yanchytskyi
Comma
2023 / Ukraine, Germany / 4 min.
A man with a head that is constantly exploding on a train station platform finds an old newspaper on the platform, where stories of the war on Ukraine flash. Despite the impact of the war, people go about their daily lives, striving for normality in the surrounding chaos. This resilience is depicted in pastel and stop-motion animation.Directed by Sonia Leliukh Written by Sonia Leliukh Produced by Sonia Leliukh
Eagles
2023 / Ukraine, Belgium / 7 min. A young woman in search of her cultural identity finds herself under pressure from the imperialistic plans of an oppressive neighbouring country. Sometimes it is difficult to break free from the shackles imposed on you in order to understand your inner self and grow. Will she be able to follow this difficult path of self-exploration, to gather the shards of her culture that will help her to break free? Directed by Elina PupinaWritten by Elina PupinaProduced by Luca Art SchoolProducer. 17 sec.
A story of unity in the face of war. The people of Ukraine cope with the harsh consequences of the Russian attacks like a family: after a missile destroys the theatre, the family comes together to rebuild it.Director. 10 sec.
For more than a month, the inhabitants of Khostomel have been held hostage by the Russian army. Neighbours and passers-by have become each other's pillars as they search for food, water and medicine and adapt to life in the basement. In their memories of the occupation, places and objects come to life, losing their ordinary appearance.Director. 6 sec.
This story explores a sisterhood that overcomes distance with a poignant sadness. Two physically separated women share the same feelings: they express their melancholy in a traditional Ukrainian song. Inspired by Ukrainian folk art, the animated film vividly depicts their difficulties. The ancient melody serves as a universal language, bridging the gap between the characters.Directed by Pauline ZapolskaWritten by Pauline ZapolskaProduced by Daina Zalane, Yuri ZalaneMariupol.
One Hundred Nights
2023 / Ukraine / 7 min. 26 sec.
The story of a little girl waking up from explosions and trying to survive in a burning city during the first hundred days of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. To escape, she has to walk through the destroyed streets, face the unknown and trust in fate. Later, as an elderly woman, she will return to Mariupol to remember it all.Director: Sofiia MelnykWritten by Andrii Palatnyi, Sofiia MelnykProducer. A Russian missile hits an apartment building. A bomb hits a Russian airliner. But Giltinė decides to intervene in the situation, hesitating to take the life that the Russian missile has attacked.Director: Vladyslav KalenskyScreenwriter: Vladyslav KalenskyProducer: Olga MykhaletsTouch2024 / Ukraine / 1 min. 26 sec.A story about the incredible and unpredictable journey of human birth, depicting the courage it takes to overcome loneliness and make a connection.Director: Anastasiia MartyniukScreenwriter: Anastasiia MartyniukProducer: Anastasiia Martyniuk