Ukrainian Guild of Directors

Cinema institution

Year of foundation 2020

Property Private

Type of services
Ukrainian Guild of Directors
Region of activity
All regions of Ukraine
Activity
The creation of the Ukrainian Guild of Directors was the result of the desire of Ukrainian filmmakers to unite to protect professional interests. The Guild, as a public organization, fulfills the mission of a professional and creative union, as well as a human rights organization of Ukrainian film directors who are members of the Guild. The main statutory tasks of the Guild are: to represent and protect the rights and legitimate interests of its members in public authorities and self-government bodies, public organizations, in relations with film producers (producers), other subjects of cinematographic activity, to promote protection and copyright of Guild members for their audiovisual works; participate in the preparation and presentation of industry standards, development of regulations of any legal force, protection of the rights and legitimate interests of directors in general and members of the Guild in particular in public authorities, self-government, public organizations and creative unions of any level; to promote the creation of audiovisual works (in particular, films) by Ukrainian directors and their popularization in Ukraine and the world; assist members of the Guild in legal protection and legal support of their cinematographic activities; to launch professional festivals, special awards and prizes to celebrate significant achievements of Ukrainian directors. organize and conduct educational and other professional events (workshops, laboratories, creative meetings, conferences, etc.) to improve the professional skills of Guild members, create conditions for cooperation and exchange of experience.