Representatives of the Odessa Film Studio received state awards from Zelenskyy

Four representatives of the film industry—three of whom are from the Odessa Film Studio—have received recognition at the highest government level. Among those honored are a director, two actresses, and a member of the film crew.

This was reported by the press office of the Odesa Film Studio.

The awards were presented by decree of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the occasion of the All-Ukrainian Day of Cultural Workers and Folk Art Masters. The decree honors outstanding figures in Ukrainian culture and cinema.

Director and screenwriter Yaroslav Lupiy was awarded the Order “For Merit,” Second Class. He has worked at the Odesa Film Studio since 1971 and also heads the Odesa branch of the National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine.

Two representatives of the film studio received the Order of Princess Olga, Third Class. The first is Galina Sulima, an actress and head of the Odesa Film Office, who is involved in the development of cinema in Odesa.

The same award was presented to Nadiya Lyubarska, head of the pre-production department at the Odessa Film Studio. She has worked on the production of over 45 films as a costume designer and prop master.

Film scholar, critic, actor, and TV host Yevhen Zhenin received another form of state recognition. He was awarded the title of “Honored Artist of Ukraine.”

In total, Zelenskyy presented state awards, conferred honorary titles, and granted state scholarships to 139 figures in culture and the arts.

Ірина Глухова