Director Maryna Vroda Secures Development Grants at Locarno Alliance 4 Development Market

Palme d'Or-winning director Maryna Vroda presented her debut feature project Stepne at the Alliance 4 Development market during the Locarno Film Festival in August 2022, securing international post-production grants. The achievement underscored the international film community's commitment to supporting Ukrainian artistic voices during an active conflict.

Director and screenwriter Maryna Vroda led the project alongside director of photography Denis Melnyk.