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Once an artist — always an artist!

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After recording an episode of The Interview Hour with Oleksandr Borodulia, artist of the Pavlo Virsky National Ensemble. Once an artist — always an artist! Even years after leaving the stage, you can still feel the breath of performance, the spirit of the ensemble, and the love for art in every movement and every glance. Today, Oleksandr lives in…

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Toronto Premiere to Mark the 90th Anniversary of a Musical Legend

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On August 10, 2025, Gia Kancheli would have turned 90. On that day, a special screening of the documentary “Gia Kancheli: I Used to Hate the Clarinet” will take place in Toronto — a poignant film in which we hear the composer’s own voice, his music, his pauses, and his silence. “Gia Kancheli: I Used to Hate…

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Filming “Code 4.5.0” – Daughters of Donbas at the Scarborough Folk Fest

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This weekend, we were filming for the documentary Code 450 -a project that follows the story of a Canadian-Ukrainian woman who volunteered as a medic and journalist on the frontlines in Ukraine. While capturing her journey, we had the chance to witness a special moment: the premiere of her music project Daughters of Donbas at…

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RISING BEYOND THE LIMITS — DOUBLE VICTORY IN LOS ANGELES!

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We’re proud to share that our film has received two top awards at the prestigious Los Angeles Film Awards:  Best Documentary Feature — awarded to director Olena Tumanska  Best Picture — the festival’s highest honor across all categories This recognition is a huge moment for our entire team, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Olena Tumanska, whose vision and dedication brought…

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The Renaissance That Never Happened

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Filming for the episode “Executed Renaissance” of the documentary series “GULAG. Witnesses”. Together with production designer Dmytro Khilchenko, we recreated the prison cell interior, capturing with actor Anatoliy Mateshko the moment of arrest of Ukrainian literary scholar and writer Anatoliy Kostenko, who miraculously survived the Kolyma camps. The reconstruction is based on his authentic writings from a rare edition of the…

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Behind the scenes of “Echoes in Metal and Stone”!

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The final shooting days for our documentary took place at the stunning OENO Gallery, about 250 km from Toronto. Last week, our team — Maxim Kravchinsky and Artem Borodin — spent two immersive days with the brilliant sculptor Viktor Mitic, capturing the arrival and unloading of his monumental works and the meticulous preparation for his OXO series exhibition.  Despite the area’s notorious winds,…

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Exciting new updates from one of our documentary projects — “Dovlatov: Unknown Pages”!

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After a long and persistent search — almost like a real detective story — our team, Maxim Kravchinsky and Artem Borodin, have made a remarkable discovery: they found Sergei Dovlatov’s first love, living in Toronto.  This past Tuesday, they recorded an intimate two-hour interview with this charming woman — a truly touching and illuminating conversation.  Excerpts from the interview…

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Back on Set!

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We’re rolling again on A Darker Shade of Blue — capturing new scenes that dive even deeper into Keith Merith’s powerful story. From emotional re-enactments to striking visuals, this next chapter of filming brings us closer to the raw truth behind the badge. Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes glimpses, powerful interviews, and the journey of turning lived experience…

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Between the Wardrobe and the Window. A voice from Ukraine

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In Ukrainian, there is a word — spokutaty — which means much more than to apologize or ask for forgiveness. It means to atone, to admit guilt, to take responsibility and work through it. This idea comes from a spiritual and moral tradition: reconciliation through action and awareness. When past crimes remain unatoned, they do not disappear…

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Filming Update!

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We had an incredible day at the Aurora Public Library, shooting scenes for A Darker Shade of Blue  A huge thank you to the library team for welcoming us into this vibrant community space. Special appreciation to Staff Sergeant Shernett Williams, whose powerful presence and personal insight brought depth and authenticity to the project. This story continues to…

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