Solutions to win: proceeds from One Summer in Ukraine film, showcasing foreign volunteer fighters, to fund drones for Ukrainian army

At the end of January, Ukraine will host the premiere of the film "One Summer in Ukraine," which tells the story of foreign volunteers in the country. You can support the film by helping with its distribution or collaborating with the creators. All profits from ticket sales will be used to fund drones.

Rubryka covers the story behind the film.

On January 30, the documentary "One Summer in Ukraine" by the film association "Babylon'13" will hit the big screens in Ukrainian cinemas. The film chronicles the experiences of various military units within the International Legion of Ukraine's intelligence, focusing on their combat missions in the most critical areas of the front. Viewers will follow the journey of foreign volunteers from their initial training to their first combat mission.

The representative of "Babylon'13" Mariia Kravchenko says that the film was primarily created for a foreign audience. But in the process of work, it became clear that it was important to show the film in Ukraine as well.

"In my opinion, it is important for Ukrainians because it provides a unique opportunity to look at people who made the choice to fight for Ukraine. This is not just a war story, but a story about the courage, determination, and devotion of those who decided to defend our country. The film shows how these people, often from different parts of the world, chose our struggle as their own," the representative of the film association says.

Kravchenko believes that for Ukrainians, the film serves as both a call to action and a validation that their fight for justice and freedom is significant not only for the citizens of Ukraine but also for others around the world.

How to support the film "One Summer in Ukraine"

Mariia Kravchenko emphasizes that the best way to support the film is by attending screenings and writing articles about it. According to the film association's representative, doing so not only shows interest but also significantly aids in reaching a broader audience.

"If you can't attend yourself, consider offering your reserved tickets to friends or followers on social media. This will give others the opportunity to watch the film and support the project as well," Rubryka's interlocutor recommends.

Additionally, for those interested in supporting the film in other ways, the film association "Babylon'13" is open to collaboration. Individuals can reach out to the team via email at ukraine.babylon13@gmail.com or through Instagram.

Mariia Kravchenko states that if any business wishes to provide financial support for the film, "Babylon'13" will allocate the funds towards promoting the film and organizing a promotional tour.

Why support is important

All proceeds from ticket sales for the film "One Summer in Ukraine" will be dedicated to funding drones. Mariia Kravchenko states that the primary aim during the screenings is to raise funds for 100 FPV drones for various units of the International Legion of Ukraine's armed forces.

This isn't the first time "Babylon'13" has organized such a campaign. A representative from the film association mentioned that previously, for the film "War Notebook" by Roman Liubyi, every 10 hryvnias from ticket sales were donated to Come Back Alive. Later on, 100% of the ticket sales from the Takflix platform were also contributed to this fund.

In addition, "Babylon'13" holds charity screenings.

"In 2024, we organized several screenings of our projects "War-Glutton" and "North-South-West-East," where entry was based on charitable contributions. The funds raised from these events were allocated to various needs, such as providing a car or drones for our colleagues currently serving in the military, as well as supporting the "Dostup" charitable foundation," Mariia Kravchenko says.

As Detector Media reported, the concept and direction of "One Summer in Ukraine" were led by Volodymyr Tykhyi. Anastasiia Tykha and Hanna Tykha, who oversaw the American segment, also contributed as directors. B&H Film Distribution Company is responsible for distributing the film in Ukraine.

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It's worth noting that the official YouTube channel of the Sundance Film Festival has posted a video presentation by director Mstyslav Chernov for his new feature-length documentary, "2000 Meters to Andriivka," featured in the "Meet the Artist 2025" section. The world premiere of the film is scheduled for January 23, 2025, at Sundance.

"2000 Meters to Andriivka" is the second feature-length film by Ukrainian director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov, who has received accolades such as the Oscar, Pulitzer Prize, Directors and Producers Guild of America awards, BAFTA, Royal Television Society Television Journalism Awards, and works for the Associated Press. This film focuses on the Russian-Ukrainian war.