10x12min, online, CZ/UA/EN, © 2026 A documentary series about a stolen childhood, growing up during war, and the humour that helps people survive. The project follows a group of teenagers in the cities close to the frontline who, through filmmaking workshops, try to capture the everyday reality of life in a country affected by war. They are young, resourceful, and creative — and they refuse to be merely passive figures in someone else’s game. Through the camera, they reclaim control over their own story.
WATCH WHOLE SERIES HERE2025, 4K, KHARKIV, 13 min, dark comedy Chaos and anxiety grip the city. Falling stars in broad daylight? And what are those terrifying sounds? A group of teenagers panics and gathers in one of the apartment blocks, trying to figure out how to save themselves. Is sunscreen with a UV filter the answer? Or should they wash themselves at 40°C? The drama captures the authentic emotions of young creators during the early days of the war.
2025, 4K, KHERSON, 10 min, dark comedy You are fifteen years old and your hometown is facing an unprecedented juicy invasion. Will you give in to the sweet temptation, or will you save your home? Can a secret stash of chips help? A film that founded the “watermelon comedy” genre, shot during real shelling in southern Ukrainian Kherson by teenage filmmakers inspired by true events. Yum!!
2024, 4K, KHERSON, 5 min, dark comedy A juicy introduction filmed in the world capital of watermelons — the Ukrainian city of Kherson. This watermelon drama portrays the lives of young residents during wartime. The satirical film is, of course, based on true events and performed by the protagonists themselves.
2026, 4K, CHUHUIV, 7 min, horror comedy A terrifying buzzing echoes through the city. Rumors spread that giant mosquitoes are bringing chaos and destruction. The residents are furious and ready to fight the unwelcome enemy. Will they manage to destroy the winged evil with a glass jar or a pillow? Or will something more hardcore be needed? The film is based on the real experiences of teenagers living in eastern Ukrainian Chuhuiv, who shot the movie themselves during the war.
feature-length documentary created through filmmaking workshops for young Ukrainians living near the front line. The war has taken away their homes and sense of safety, but not their voice. Through their authentic perspectives, humor, and resilience, they reveal what it means to grow up in a place where ordinary life constantly collides with danger.
