What docudays ua does

Docudays UA is a Kyiv-based non-governmental organization (NGO Docudays, USR Code 30069171) that operates Ukraine's leading international human rights documentary film festival, founded in 2003. The organization runs an annual festival (23rd edition held June 5–12, 2026) at Zhovten Cinema and KINO42 in Kyiv, with online screenings via its proprietary DOCUSPACE streaming platform restricted to Ukrainian territory. Beyond the main festival, it operates a portfolio of sub-brands and programs including a traveling festival reaching 22 regions through 49 NGO partners, a DOCU/CLUB network of 208 permanent film clubs in educational and civil society institutions, the DOCU/HIT theatrical distribution program, the DOCU/PRO industry platform with co-production training (CHANGE), the DOCU/SYNTHESIS documentary lab, the SEE UKRAINE international cultural diplomacy tour, and a biennial Catalogue of Ukrainian Documentary Films distributed at international markets.

The organization serves three primary constituencies: documentary film audiences and the general public attending screenings; film industry professionals (directors, producers, editors, distributors) participating in DOCU/PRO development programs; and educators and civil society leaders using documentary film for human rights education through the DOCU/CLUB network. Docudays UA is funded through a mix of institutional grants from the European Union, Embassy of Sweden, State Film Agency of Ukraine, and Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, supplemented by festival pass sales (UAH 700–1,400), industry accreditation fees (UAH 2,000–2,500), and DOCU/CITIZEN membership (from UAH 2,500). The organization distributes content through physical venues, DOCUSPACE online streaming, traveling festival screenings, commercial theatrical distribution via DOCU/HIT, and international touring exhibitions across Europe, Latin America, and additional partner countries.

Name

docudays ua

Legal name

ГО «Докудейз» (NGO Docudays)

Website

https://docudays.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Docudays UA is a Kyiv-based NGO operating Ukraine's leading international human rights documentary film festival, founded in 2003. It serves documentary audiences, film industry professionals, and educators through annual festivals, the DOCUSPACE streaming platform, DOCU/CLUB education network of 208 clubs, and international cultural diplomacy tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Documentary Film Festival

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Documentary film festival
• Human rights cinema
• Film education programs
• Cultural diplomacy
• Documentary distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Festival Passes and Tickets: Sale of festival passes (Classic, Student, Morning variants) and individual screening tickets providing access to in-person screenings at Zhovten and KINO42 cinemas, and online screenings on DOCUSPACE
2. Industry Accreditation: DOCU/PRO industry accreditation for film professionals providing access to industry events, lectures, masterclasses, and networking opportunities with international and Ukrainian film industry experts
3. Cultural Diplomacy Projects: International cultural diplomacy projects including SEE UKRAINE: DOCUDAYS UA ON TOUR, traveling festival screenings, and partnerships with international festivals for Ukrainian documentary distribution abroad
4. DOCU/CITIZEN Membership: DOCU/CITIZEN and DOCU/HONORARY CITIZEN membership programs offering annual benefits including festival passes, souvenirs, and exclusive events for supporting the festival financially

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Docudays UA is a non-profit organization that hosts an annual International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Kyiv featuring competitive and non-competitive documentary programs, supplemented by year-round projects including the DOCUSPACE online cinema, DOCU/CLUB network of 208 film clubs for media education, a traveling festival across 22 Ukrainian regions, DOCU/HIT theatrical distribution, DOCU/PRO industry development programs, and SEE UKRAINE international cultural diplomacy tours. Revenue comes from festival passes, tickets, industry accreditation, DOCU/CITIZEN membership, and grants from the European Union, Swedish Embassy, State Film Agency, and Ukrainian Cultural Foundation.

Product overview

DOCUDAYS UA is an International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival organized by NGO Docudays. The festival operates as a multi-platform documentary cinema initiative with both physical events (main festival in Kyiv, traveling festival across 22 regions) and digital offerings (DOCUSPACE online cinema). The core product is the annual festival featuring competitive programs (DOCU/WORLD, DOCU/UKRAINE, DOCU/SHORT) and non-competitive programs (RIGHTS NOW!, DOCU/SYNTHESIS, DOCU/CLASS, Deconstructions, Simple Structures). Supporting products include DOCU/PRO (industry development), DOCU/CLUB (education network with 208 film clubs), DOCU/HIT (touring theatrical screenings), SEE UKRAINE (cultural diplomacy tours), and the Catalogue of Ukrainian Documentary Films. Festival passes and DOCU/CITIZEN membership provide access and year-round engagement opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOCU/SPACE: First online cinema in Ukraine demonstrating documentary films on human rights. All movies are about Ukrainians filmed in Ukraine with support of different NGOs in association with Docudays UA.
• DOCU/CLUB
• Traveling Festival
• DOCU/HIT
• SEE UKRAINE: DOCUDAYS UA ON TOUR

Products and services

• Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival Annual international documentary film festival featuring competitive programs (DOCU/WORLD, DOCU/UKRAINE, DOCU/SHORT) and non-competitive programs (RIGHTS NOW!, DOCU/SYNTHESIS, DOCU/CLASS, Deconstructions, Simple Structures). Held at Zhovten Cinema and KINO42 in Kyiv with online screenings via DOCUSPACE. For documentary film enthusiasts, general public, film industry professionals, and international audiences.
• DOCU/SPACE Online Cinema Online streaming platform for documentary films on human rights about Ukrainians filmed in Ukraine with NGO support. Accessible only within Ukraine during and after festival period. For individual viewers in Ukraine seeking documentary cinema on human rights topics.
• DOCU/CLUB Network Network of permanent film clubs for media education about human rights at schools, universities, NGOs, libraries, and penal colonies across Ukraine. 208 film clubs created. For educators, NGO workers, and civil society leaders using documentary films for human rights education and civic activation.
• Traveling Docudays UA Festival Annual traveling human rights documentary film festival organized between October and December, reaching 22 regions of Ukraine through 49 regional NGO partners. Screenings held in cinemas, universities, schools, libraries, and penal colonies. For documentary film audiences across Ukraine outside Kyiv.
• DOCU/HIT Theatrical Distribution Touring project showcasing the most popular films of Docudays UA in Ukrainian commercial film theaters across the country, developing a box office system for documentary cinema in Ukraine. For Ukrainian cinema audiences and commercial cinema operators.
• DOCU/PRO Industry Platform Industry platform for developing the Ukrainian film industry, establishing international connections, and creating Ukrainian film projects. Includes education and production projects such as CHANGE co-production course, DocWorks UA/UK, WARSCAPE, and Youth about Ukraine. For directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, distributors, festival selectors, and film students.
• SEE UKRAINE: DOCUDAYS UA ON TOUR Cultural diplomacy project involving European tours with documentary film screenings, photo exhibitions, filmmaker meetings, and discussions with civic activists and journalists. Has visited France, Greece, Italy, Germany, and Spain. For international audiences and Ukrainian filmmakers seeking international exposure.
• Catalogue of Ukrainian Documentary Films Annual publication containing information about finished Ukrainian documentary films and projects in progress, along with contacts of Ukrainian independent producers, film studios, festivals, and distributors. English version is distributed at international film markets. For international film industry professionals, distributors, and festival programmers.
• CHANGE Co-production Course Co-production training course for filmmakers, part of the DOCU/PRO industry platform. For directors and producers seeking co-production skills and international project development.
• LAB: DOCU/SYNTHESIS x Ukraine War Archive Laboratory program combining DOCU/SYNTHESIS with the Ukraine War Archive project, focusing on documentary filmmaking practices related to the war in Ukraine. For documentary filmmakers working on war-related projects.
• DOCUSPACE Online Streaming Platform Online streaming platform for festival film screenings, with films available for viewing only on the territory of Ukraine. For individual viewers in Ukraine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 208 film clubs created across Ukraine for human rights media education
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Doc Around Europe NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocudays UA joined the Doc Around Europe network as a guest festival, participating in European documentary cinema ecosystem collaboration.
• FIDOCS Festival (Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial program of Ukrainian films 'Docudays UA Window' presented at FIDOCS Festival in Chile, first time showcasing Ukrainian documentaries in Latin America.
• 49 Regional NGOscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 49 NGOs across 22 regions of Ukraine organizing traveling festival screenings in cinemas, universities, schools, youth clubs, libraries, and penal colonies.
• Dovzhenko CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dovzhenko Centre for retrospective of Ukrainian documentary film of late 1980s and 1990s presented at 23rd Docudays UA.
• ARTEflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerARTE presents special awards at Docudays UA, European broadcasting channel supporting documentary cinema.
• IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocudays UA participates in IDFA festival activities and presents Ukrainian documentaries at the world's largest documentary festival.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Doc Around Europe Network: Network of European documentary film festivals of which Docudays UA is a member; comparable as a peer-organization enabling cross-festival programming, audience exchange, and curatorial collaboration.

Direct peers

• Hot Docs: North America's largest documentary festival based in Toronto; comparable as a multi-platform documentary festival with industry programs, traveling screenings, and educational outreach components.
• IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam): World's largest documentary festival and a confirmed programming partner of Docudays UA; directly comparable as a multi-track, industry-and-audience-oriented documentary event with strong human rights programming.
• Visions du Réel: Swiss documentary festival in Nyon with industry platform (Visions du Réel Industry); one of Docudays UA's listed partner venues, comparable in scale and in combining competitive programming with industry/co-production support.
• Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival: Central European documentary festival with strong industry and educational outreach programs; structurally similar in pairing a curated festival with year-round activities comparable to DOCU/CLASS and DOCU/PRO.
• Cinéma du Réel: Long-running French documentary film festival at Centre Pompidou focused on independent and human-rights documentary; comparable as a peer in arthouse documentary curation and international programming.
• Sheffield DocFest: Major UK-based documentary film festival with industry platform, pitching forums, and year-round programs; structurally similar in combining a public festival with industry training (akin to DOCU/PRO).
• DOK Leipzig: Germany's flagship documentary and animated film festival with industry programs and European co-production market; directly comparable as a peer in European documentary festival ecosystem.
• One World Film Festival: Prague-based international human rights documentary film festival; the closest functional peer to Docudays UA with the same human-rights-only mandate, traveling/programming model, and Central European post-Soviet neighbor context.

Broad incumbents

• ARTE: Franco-German public broadcaster presenting special awards at Docudays UA; comparable as a broader incumbent enabling documentary exhibition, co-production funding, and broadcast distribution across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/DocudaysUA
• Instagraminstagram.com/docudays_ua
• TikToktiktok.com/@docudaysua

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