Yevheniy Yermak

Mastering the genres of drama and historical, Ukrainian director Yevheniy Yermak was born in 1972 in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Active in the film industry since the mid-1990s, he is best known for his critically acclaimed works like "The Gateway" and "The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov", which have earned him numerous awards, including the Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival award. Yermak’s distinctive directorial style is marked by a deep sense of realism and a relentless commitment to illuminating truth, often focusing on socio-political themes and historical narratives. Beyond his cinematic accomplishments, Yevheniy Yermak is a visionary who uses the medium of film to give voice to the silenced and to challenge the status quo with unflinching honesty and courage.