The EU-funded House of Europe programme and the Ukrainian Film Academy: new support programs for Ukrainian filmmakers

The EU-funded House of Europe programme is partnering with Netflix and the Ukrainian Film Academy to support programs for Ukrainian creators.

New initiatives will help Ukrainian creators locally and around the world who have been affected or displaced by the war, to continue and develop their work.

The two programs will, between them, provide financial support and access to knowledge and experts for Ukrainian filmmakers at all levels of their careers. Eligible applicants can apply via the House of Europe and the Ukrainian Film Academy websites.

The program run by the Ukrainian Film Academy will provide:

• 48 script development grants of $15k each for established two-person creative teams (scriptwriters and producers);
• Exclusive online sessions with international industry experts.

The House of Europe led program will provide:

• A hundred stipends of €1,000 each for creators of all levels;
• Education on filmmaking, post-production and pitching from Netflix for early to mid stage professionals.

The initiatives are supported by Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, a global fund launched in early 2021 which aims to establish more opportunities for people from underrepresented or marginalized communities to have their voices heard.