The Ukrainian film The Last Prometheus of Donbas has been shortlisted among five films competing for the opportunity to represent Ukraine in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards in 2027.
For the Big.U team, this news holds special significance, as Anton Shtuka, a Big.U expert, is part of the project’s team.
Being shortlisted is an important recognition of the work of the entire team and another opportunity to draw international attention to Ukrainian cinema, its creators, and the stories that are shaping Ukraine’s cultural presence around the world today.
Among Five Contenders to Represent Ukraine
The list of shortlisted films was announced by the Ukrainian Oscar Committee. The film that will officially represent Ukraine at the upcoming Academy Awards will be selected in the coming days.
For the team behind The Last Prometheus of Donbas, being included on this shortlist is an important professional achievement.
“It is a great honor for our team to be among the shortlisted films. In just a few days, we will find out which film will officially represent Ukraine at the next Academy Awards,” the filmmakers said.
Supporting Our Experts and Ukrainian Projects
At Big.U, we believe that strong professional communities are built not only around business or individual industries. They are shaped by people who bring ambitious projects to life, create new opportunities, and represent Ukraine both nationally and internationally.
That is why we are especially pleased to support Anton Shtuka, a Big.U expert, and the entire team behind The Last Prometheus of Donbas.
We congratulate the filmmakers on reaching this important stage and wish them every success in the next round of the selection process.
Where to Watch the Film
The Last Prometheus of Donbas is currently available to watch on the Kyivstar TV platform.
The film was produced with the support of the Ukrainian State Film Agency, the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, and Kyivstar TV Originals.
You can support the team by watching the film and sharing information about it on social media: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HesRPHD38/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We congratulate Anton Shtuka and the entire team behind The Last Prometheus of Donbas on being shortlisted among the five contenders to represent Ukraine at the 99th Academy Awards. We wish them success in the next stage of the selection process and many more achievements for Ukrainian cinema.
