Holodomor Film Synopsis Competition

Honoring Memory Through Cinema: A Global Call for Storytellers

The Southern California Holodomor Genocide Committee invites filmmakers, writers, and creative professionals worldwide to submit short synopses (3–5 pages) that bring to life the untold stories of the Holodomor, the man-made famine of 1932–1933 that claimed millions of Ukrainian lives. The winning entries may inspire a full-length feature film in Hollywood. 

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Contest Duration

3-month submission period + 1-month evaluation phase

Eligibility

Open to participants worldwide, 18+ years old

Submission Format

3–5 pages, Eng/Ukr, PDF,
12 pt TNR, 1.5 spacing

Deadline

April 15, 2026

Jury

Selection committee of film, history, and Ukrainian culture experts

🥇 1st Prize

$ 3,000
  • Inspiring, powerful, cinematic excellence

🥈 2nd Prize

$ 2,000
  • Creative, emotional, historically resonant

🥉 3rd Prize

$ 1,000
  • Compelling, meaningful, well-crafted

Early Bird Honorarium

$ 50
  • For the first 20 qualifying submissions