About ESFUF

The European Solidarity Fund For Ukrainian films (ESFUF) is an initiative proposed by the CNC to the other EFAD members during the Cannes General Assembly in May 2022.

After having supported various actions for Ukraine → at national and European level, EFAD and its members wanted to unite forces to launch a dedicated support for Ukrainian filmmakers, to help them completing their films or developing new projects, while fostering coproductions.

Initially laucnhed for one year, the fund was renwed in 2024 and 2025 and is now in its third consecutive year. In order to remain relevant with the needs of the Ukrainian film industry, the fund has evolved towards production support  following the new agreement, signed by all contributors on October 15, 2024.

Since its launch, at the 2023 Berlinale, the Fund has awarded 57 grants to projects, of which 28were in development stage, 21 in finalisation stage, and 8 at production stage.

It now brings together 19 partners→ from 18 different countries to support Ukrainian filmmakers.

Its budget has been increased to reach 1.5M€, paving the way for a strengthened support to the Ukrainian film industry this year.