Organizers have told us they will waive the fee for Ukraine’s national pavilion this year and that they are in touch with the European Commission about how to safely bring over a delegation of 35 filmmakers and industry professionals from the war-torn country.
We’re told that delegates coming from Ukraine will initially need to pay their way to the Riviera but the festival is trying to arrange at least partial reimbursement of travel and accommodation. So far, organizers tell us multiple Ukrainian professionals have confirmed their attendance.
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