Question 1

When will the filming begin?

Accepted Answer

Preparations are already underway. Contingent on the readiness and financing, the filming is planned for early to middle of winter of 2022-2023.

Question 2

How much money is needed for this project?

Accepted Answer

The minimum amount required for the project is USD 568,472. If additional budget is available, it will be invested into post-production and  visual elements improvements, as well as the promotion of the film on the film markets and festivals.

Question 3

How can I help this project?

Accepted Answer

Distribute information about the project to as many people as possible.

Share a link to the project website and our social network sites.

If you know of potential investors, please let us know. You can find our contacts here

Question 4

What will happen with the funds received, if you cannot collect the amount required for completion the project?

Accepted Answer

Producers will be looking for the missing amount from sponsors, private investors and, if needed, financing it themselves through loans.

Question 5

Can I trust that the funds will go to the right place?

Accepted Answer

All collected funds are deposited to “BuchaFilm” LLC. This company was incorporated specifically for the implementation of this project. This company signed an agreement with the platform “Wayforpay.” “BuchaFilm” LLC will submit its financial reports to the tax authorities in Ukraine and to other government organizations.

Question 6

Why are donations via PayPal made to an individual?

Accepted Answer

Since PayPal does not allow legal entities to receive money in Ukraine, the funds are deposited to a PayPal account of Oleksandr Shchur, the producer and the screenwriter of the film. As next step, the funds will be transferred from the PayPal account to the account of “BuchaFilm” LLC. The detailed reports will be provided on all transfers and spending of the funds.

Question 7

Why is this film important?

Accepted Answer

Russia's war against Ukraine is ongoing. Presently there is fear of occupation of other territories. We believe that it is crucial to convey information about the war to as many people as possible, so that people of other countries and their political leaders continue and increase their support of Ukraine fight for freedom and independence.

Question 8

If I donate will my name be mentioned in the credits?

Accepted Answer

The creators will list all donors (with their permission) in the final movie credits.

Question 9

When will the film be released?

Accepted Answer

We expect to release the film in the winter-spring of 2024. It is impossible to provide the exact date at this moment, the production of the film may be affected by the war.

Question 10

Where will I be able to watch the film? Will I have early access?

Accepted Answer

We plan to introduce the film at the major film festivals. After that, the film will be released to the general public by the distributors or the streaming platforms.

Currently we do not know if individual/private or a preliminary screening will be possible. It will depend on the legal agreements to be identified at a later date.

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