Resilient Reels

Subtitle: 
Ukrainian Animation on Screen and in Conversation
Activity Type: 
Film
Promo Image: 
Illustration of girl with small sunflower barette in her hair
Presenter: 
Date: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 19:00 to 21:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Harris Theater (809 Liberty Avenue)
Contact Person: 
Olga Blackledge
Contact Phone: 
Contact Email: 
olga.blackledge1@gmail.com
Cost: 

The event will start with a screening of stylistically and thematically diverse animated shorts created for children and adults, for streaming, broadcasting, and the festival circuit. In addition to the films by the panel participants–Sashko Danylenko, Daryna Fes, and Sasha Ruban–the featured films include Sunflower Field by Polina Buchak, Mokosh by Anna Dudko, Patron the Dog by Anastasiia Falileieva, Kyiv Cake by Mykyta Lyskov, and Mariupol. 100 Nights by Sofiia Melnyk.

Following the screening, the Panel Discussion features a live conversation with three prominent Ukrainian animation directors: Sashko Danylenko and Daryna Fes (joining in person), and Sasha Ruban (joining online).

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
Non-University Sponsors: 
Pennsylvania Expanded Animation Alliance
Razom for Ukraine
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
University Calendar ID: 
53074040751708