Ukrainian Film Industry Shows Resilience and Growth Potential Despite War, New Distributor Green Light Films Poised to Capitalize
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Despite war, Ukrainian box office grew strongly in 2020-2022 and is expected to top $60M in 2023, showing opportunity for new film distributor Green Light Films.
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Launched by industry veterans, Green Light Films is backed by Ukraine's largest cinema chain and aims to be leading local buyer and co-producer.
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Targeting commercial, theatrical releases like action, rom-coms, animation; local Ukrainian films now commanding 18% box office.
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Ukraine seen as fully independent market, not part of old "CIS" licensing region centered on Russia and Soviet states.
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Founders say wartime reality adapted to, key is analyzing box office data to price films correctly based on shifting demographics.