Nominating for the DGA Award
The documentary film of Myroslav Chernov '2000 meters to Andriivka' has been nominated for the Directors Guild of America (DGA) award for 2025. The award ceremony will take place on February 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. This achievement highlights Chernov's significant work in documentary cinema and his contribution to addressing pressing social issues.
Myroslav Chernov has already gained recognition in the industry for his previous film '20 Days in Mariupol', for which he received the award from the Directors Guild of America in 2024. This film also won an Oscar in March 2024 in the category of 'Best Documentary Feature'. The events of '20 Days in Mariupol' depict the siege of Mariupol in February-March 2022, which has become an important part of contemporary history.
Competition Among Directors
Along with Chernov, other directors nominated for the DGA award include:
- Heeta Handbir for the film 'The Perfect Neighbor'
- Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Aini for 'Cutting Stones'
- Elizabeth Lo for 'Mistress Disperser'
- Laura Poitras and Mark Obenghaus for 'Concealment'
This nomination confirms the high level of creative work and competition in the documentary genre.
No matter how much we film, no matter how much we show the world, it still continues.
— Myroslav Chernov
Myroslav Chernov's nomination for the DGA award is an important step for Ukrainian documentary cinema, which has gained international recognition in recent years. Chernov's films, particularly '20 Days in Mariupol', draw attention to social and political issues concerning Ukraine, making them particularly relevant in the context of current events. His achievement may contribute to the further popularization of Ukrainian cinema on the international stage.