Venice Film Fest is showing its solidarity with the people of Ukraine and the country’s film industry, by hosting Ukrainian Day at the 79th Venice Festival.

On Thursday, Sept. 8, Ukrainian Day will feature initiatives that focus attention on the plight of Ukrainian artists and filmmakers within the context of Russia’s invasion of the country on February 24 and its ongoing war of aggression there.

Events will be held under the auspices of Venice Production Bridge industry section at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido.

The talk will focus on the challenges facing filmmakers inside the war-torn country and on cooperation, including co-production opportunities, between Ukraine and Italy.

Following the panel, there will be a presentation of several Ukrainian projects at different stages of development and production, with the aim of connecting Ukraine filmmakers with producers and financiers.

The 2022 Venice Film Festival runs Aug. 31 – Sept. 10.