EWA Network Female Talent Award at DOK Leipzig goes to THIS RAIN WILL NEVER STOP by Alina Gorlova and 72 hours by Anna Savchenko
Since 2016 EWA Network has supported strong documentary projects at DOK Leipzig Co-production market. The jury composed by Tamara Tatishvili (EWA Network), Brigid O'Shea (DOK Industry) and Aleksandar Govedarica has resolved:
To give the 2019 EWA Network Female Talent Award to Ukranian director Alina Gorlova for her directorial achievement in her project Between Two Wars ( Title changed to THIS RAIN WILL NEVER STOP).
Logline: 20-year-old Andriy Suleyman and his family faced war twice: first in Syria, then in eastern Ukraine
Furthermore, the Jury has decided to give mentorship to another outstanding project, 72 hours by Belarusian Anna Savchenko, who will be mentored by Alessia Sonaglioni. In addition, one of the producers will receive mentorship support from DOK Industry head, Brigid O'Shea.
A still from 72 hours