Ukrainian Action’s Post

Since the beginning, Field Work has prided itself on making films that matter. Films designed to have an impact off the screen and inspire viewers to take action. This is why our upcoming film with Matchstick Productions,Taras, matters now more than ever. It’s not just a film about war—it’s a film about the cost of defending one’s home and the struggle of returning to a world that barely understands what was lost. But the fight isn’t over. As the U.S. withdraws support for Ukraine, the narrative around the war is being twisted. Ukraine did not start this war—it has been fighting for its survival since the first shots were fired. And while politicians debate, Ukrainian soldiers are left with the consequences. Our team has seen it firsthand through our production trip in the height of the war in 2023. We met the soldiers—men and women who, just months before, were dentists, graphic designers, and teachers. We watched as they learned to load weapons, not because they wanted to, but because they had to. Their country was invaded, and no one was coming to save them. Through sheer will, Ukrainian Action volunteers have sent over 360 vehicles filled with supplies to the front lines. Now, they’re working to rebuild lives. At Dragobrat, they’re running programs to rehabilitate soldiers—teaching them to snowboard and ski, helping them find peace in the mountains after years of war. Through our film Taras, we are working to bring awareness to the struggles Ukrainian soldiers are facing and bring awareness to the work of Ukrainian Action. This is the power of film.