Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival

Name

Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival

Legal name

ГО «ФОНД «МОЛОДІСТЬ»

Website

https://molodist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Film Festival

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Film Festivals & Festival Organizers (MPADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Event Screenings & Pop-up Cinemas (MPADAKAE), Arts & Culture Documentaries (MPADADAI)

Keywords

• International film festival
• Debut cinema showcase
• Film competition screenings
• Film industry events
• Cultural cinema event

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket and Pass Sales: The festival sells festival passes, student passes, and individual tickets to screenings at Zhovten Cinema and the House of Cinema.
2. Crowdfunding and Donations: The festival conducts crowdfunding campaigns and accepts donations to support operations, with dedicated bank accounts in UAH, USD, and EUR.
3. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: Corporate sponsors (Hisense, Loto-Zabava/M.S.L., L'or coffee, Kyivstar TV, McCANN Kyiv) and embassy partners provide financial and in-kind support. The Grand Prix sponsor Loto-Zabava provides $5,000 cash prize.
4. Film Submission Fees: Filmmakers submit films through FilmFreeway platform for competition selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival is an annual international film festival dedicated to debut cinema, held in Kyiv across Zhovten Cinema and the House of Cinema. It operates competitive sections (International Competition, National Competition, Documentary Competition, Teen Screen, Student Films), a public pitching competition (RAW Pitch), industry events including masterclasses and panel discussions, and awards such as the Scythian Deer trophy with cash prizes. Revenue is generated through ticket/pass sales, corporate sponsorships, embassy and government support, and public donations.

Product overview

Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival is an annual international cinema event operating as a unified festival with multiple competitive and non-competitive program sections. The festival organizes the International Competition (featuring debut feature films, short films, and student works), National Competition for Ukrainian short films, Documentary Competition, Teen Screen program for youth audiences, RAW Pitch film pitching competition, and industry events including masterclasses and panel discussions. The festival also offers film submission services via FilmFreeway and ticket sales through ticketsbox.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Molodist International Film Festival Annual international film festival held in Kyiv featuring competitive and non-competitive film screenings across multiple categories including feature films, short films, student works, and documentaries; serves general cinema audiences, filmmakers, and film industry professionals.
• International Competition Competitive section featuring debut feature-length narrative films, debut short films, and student films from around the world competing for the Scythian Deer award; targets international filmmakers and debut directors.
• National Competition Competitive section for Ukrainian short films, showcasing contemporary Ukrainian cinema talent to festival audiences.
• Documentary Competition Documentary competition featuring debut documentary films, with the winner receiving $2,000 sponsored by Hisense; targets documentary filmmakers and general audiences.
• Teen Screen Film competition and screening program for teenage audiences aged 13 and above, featuring youth-oriented films evaluated by a dedicated children's jury; winner receives $2,000 prize.
• RAW Pitch Public pitching competition for Ukrainian short film projects at development stage, offering UAH 100,000 prize for the winning project; targets emerging Ukrainian filmmakers.
• Industry Events Program Industry events including masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking sessions for film professionals, filmmakers, and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54th edition featured 158 films from 59 countries across 11 sections
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ukrainian State Film Agency (Державне агентство України з питань кіно)coreOthers · 25 October 2025Government body providing institutional support and official recognition to the festival. Head of the agency Andrii Osipov attended the opening ceremony and presented awards.
• National Union of Cinematographers of UkrainecoreOthers · 25 October 2025Provides the House of Cinema as a festival venue. Head of the union Serhii Bordeniuk was present at opening ceremony.
• 1+1 mediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Media Partner providing broadcast and media promotion across 1+1 media group channels.
• HisensecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Technological Partner of the festival. Sponsors $2,000 prize for the Documentary Competition winner.
• Loto-Zabava / M.S.L. (State Lottery Operator)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLottery Partner and Grand Prix sponsor providing $5,000 cash prize for the International Competition Grand Prix winner.
• Kyivstar TVcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFilm and TV platform and sponsor of RAW PITCH competition, providing UAH 100,000 prize for the winning film project.
• McCANN KyivcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Partner responsible for designing the festival's new visual identity and branding for the 54th edition.
• Creative Europe Desk UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEU program bureau supporting the festival's industry events and professional programs.
• Goethe-Institute in UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman cultural institute as main partner supporting cultural exchange and festival programs.
• L'or (Infinite Coffee Art)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee Partner providing refreshments at festival events.
• Piraeus BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner supporting the festival's financial operations.
• ILTA Car Center PecherskminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive center partner providing transportation services.
• TET TV ChannelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian television channel partner broadcasting festival content and hosting presenters.
• Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerState railway company as partner supporting transportation and logistics.
• Radio PyatnytsyaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner providing promotional support.
• Embassy of Italy in Ukraine / Italian Institute of Culture in UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJointly organize Italian classic cinema screenings including Life Is Beautiful and Stromboli, Land of God.
• Embassy of Sweden in UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted reception and presented the film Eagles of the Republic at the festival.
• Musafir RestaurantminorOthersHospitality partner - restaurant of Crimean Tatar cuisine serving as a slice of Crimea in the capital.
• Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City CentreminorOthersHotel Partner providing accommodation for festival guests.
• MorshynskaminorOthersWater Partner providing natural hydration and recovery water throughout the festival.
• Kiy VodkaminorOthersFestival Alcohol Partner - vodka of the new Ukraine, associated with cultural events.
• Halushka (Ukrainian cuisine network)minorOthersHospitality partner - network of modern Ukrainian restaurants and cultural centers.
• Tisto CafeminorOthersHospitality partner - cafe and bakery in Podil district.
• Ostannia BarykadaminorOthersHospitality partner - art-gastronomic space at Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square).
• Mr. SCRUBBERminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUkrainian natural cosmetics brand as main partner.
• Ukrainian-Danish Youth HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation partner for youth cultural exchange programs and industry events.
• Multiple Embassies (Spain, Denmark, Albania, Germany, Switzerland, Brazil, Lithuania, Belgium, Poland, Greece, Argentina, South Africa)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious embassy partners support the festival through cultural programs, special screenings, and diplomatic presence.
• Suspilne Broadcasting (UA:PBC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUkrainian public broadcaster and media partner, co-producer of documentary films featured at the festival.
• Dovzhenko CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner institution supporting the festival's archival and educational programs.
• FILMAR Lighting TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing €1,000 service certificate as special mention prize in RAW PITCH competition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warsaw Film Festival: FIAPF-accredited Polish festival competing for the same Central European filmmaker pool and audience.
• Thessaloniki International Film Festival: Southeastern European FIAPF festival with industry programs and debut competitions, comparable in scope and target filmmakers.
• Sarajevo Film Festival: Major Eastern European film festival with industry programs and regional focus. Comparable to Molodist as a competitor for regional filmmakers and as a post-conflict cultural anchor.
• Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF): FIAPF-accredited festival with debut and first-feature competitions, similar European regional positioning to Molodist.
• Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: FIAPF-accredited specialized festival in Central Europe focused on debut and independent cinema. Closely comparable as a regional competitor for emerging filmmakers attending Molodist.
• New Horizons International Film Festival: Polish festival with focus on debut and arthouse cinema, comparable to Molodist's positioning on emerging filmmakers.
• Odessa International Film Festival: Ukrainian film festival operating in the same country and competing directly for Ukrainian filmmakers, audiences, and sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR): Major European festival with explicit focus on debut and experimental work; a larger incumbent in Molodist's niche with deeper industry programs.
• Locarno Film Festival: Established Swiss FIAPF festival with a strong Filmmakers Academy for emerging directors; a more established player in the same debut-cinema niche.

Regional players

• Sunny Bunny Queer Film Festival: Kyiv-based festival sharing the same city, venues, and embassy coordination infrastructure as Molodist, though focused on a different programming niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-film-festival-molodist

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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