The 6th Edition of the OKO Film Festival (IEFF) will take place in Kyiv from September 5 to 10, and in Bolhrad (Odesa region) from September 12 to 14.

The festival venues in Kyiv are ArtPrychal and the House of Cinema, hosting events and screenings from 5 to 10 September.

To attend screenings and events in the capital, you will need to purchase a pass or tickets, take advantage of eligibility-based discounts, or apply for industry or press accreditation.

In its sixth year, the OKO International Ethnographic Film Festival is expanding its reach. Until now, the festival’s events were held in Bolhrad (Ukraine) and Sofia (Bulgaria), but this year, part of the program will take place in Kyiv for the first time.

The festival’s venues in the capital include ArtPrychal — hosting the official opening on September 5 — and the House of Cinema, where screenings and panel discussions will take place from September 6 to 10.

As per tradition, the final part of the festival in Ukraine will take place in Bolhrad from September 12 to 14.

FESTIVAL PASSES

Would you like to be among the first to reserve your spot at the 6th edition of the OKO IEFF in Kyiv? Festival passes are already available — secure yours now and enjoy expanded access to screenings and events. This year, we offer three types of passes:

• VIP Pass — 1000 UAH

A festival pass gives you access to all screenings, discussions, and Q&As from 6 to 10 September at the House of Cinema. Most importantly, it includes entry to the Official opening ceremony on 5 September at ArtPrychal.

What we’ve lined up:

-  Welcome drink

-   Live performances by kukeri and Malanka artists

-   Opening film screening

-  Festive concert

-  Traditional Bessarabian cuisine.

Dress code for the opening: masquerade. Bring your own mask — or choose one from our festival merchandise! 

Tickets for the opening ceremony are not sold separately. Holders of a VIP Pass will also receive exclusive OKO-branded merch as a gift.

The number of VIP Passes is limited.

• Festival Pass — 600 UAH

Grants access to all screenings, discussions, and Q&A sessions at the House of Cinema from 6 to 10 September.

• Student Pass — 300 UAH

Grants students 50% off access to the full programme at the House of Cinema from 6 to 10 September. To access discounted tickets or the student pass, you must upload a photo of your valid student card.

Once the full program and schedule are announced, individual tickets for each screening will be available for purchase. Follow the festival’s website and social media for updates.

Free tickets to screenings from 6 to 10 September at the House of

Cinema are available for:

• Veterans and participants of military operations

• Seniors

• Persons with disabilities.