UKRAINE

Cinematic stories about Ukraine's people, places and traditions, and the extraordinary work of Animal Rescue Kharkiv.

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ANIMAL RESCUE KHARKIV (ARK) : ORIGINS

Documentary Featurette • 2:10 min • 2025

Director of Photography: Ben Hoffman
Editing / Color / Sound: Ben Hoffman

Created to help tell the story of Animal Rescue Kharkiv, these films were produced for ARK's website, social media, and press kit to show who they are, why their work matters, how the war affects animals, and how people can help.

МАЛАНКА (MALANKA)

Documentary Featurette • 2:00 min • 2025

Created by Yuliana Symchych & Ben Hoffman
Director of Photography: Ben Hoffman
Editing / Color / Sound: Ben Hoffman

One of Ukraine's oldest winter folk traditions, Malanka is a joyous celebration of community, music, elaborate costumes, and centuries-old customs passed down through generations.

Filmed during Malanka celebrations in January 2025.

ANIMAL RESCUE KHARKIV (ARK): THE IMPORTANCE OF DONATIONS

Documentary Featurette • 2:17 min • 2025

Director of Photography: Ben Hoffman
Editing / Color / Sound: Ben Hoffman

Created to help tell the story of Animal Rescue Kharkiv, these films were produced for ARK's website, social media, and press kit to show who they are, why their work matters, how the war affects animals, and how people can help.

FIVE FOR FIGHTING
Can One Man Save The World?

Music Video • 04:10 min • 2022

Director: Kevin Heard
Director of Photography: Adrian Stewart
Cinematographer: Ben Hoffman
Ground, Drone Cinematography: Kevin Pratt
Editor: Ben Hoffman
Colorist: Ben Hoffman