Cuba & Alaska: Java Films Acquisition & Sheffield DocFest
- “Cuba & Alaska,” a new Java movies documentary directed by yegor Troyanovsky, will premiere at Sheffield Doc Fest.
- The film offers an intimate, sometimes darkly humorous, look at two Ukrainian medics, "Cuba" (Yulia Sidorova) and "Alaska" (Olexandra), serving on the frontlines.
- Olha bregman produced the film for 2Brave Productions (Ukraine), along with Christian Popp for Tag Film (France), and Hanne Phlypo for Clin d’Oeil Films (Belgium).
Java Films is set to release the powerful documentary, “Cuba & Alaska,” profiling the lives of Ukrainian medics, at Sheffield Doc Fest. This moving film grants viewers intimate access to the frontlines, offering a unique glimpse into the camaraderie and daily struggles of these brave individuals. Directed by Yegor Troyanovsky, the documentary, now with Java Films handling world rights, excluding co-production countries, was primarily shot with phone and GoPro cameras, delivering an unfiltered look at war.Featuring music by Ukrainian artists, including Serhiy Zhadan, the soundtrack drops on Spotify this Friday. Check News Directory 3 for updates. Discover what’s next for this compelling film at the Brussels Intl. Film Festival.
Cuba & Alaska: Ukrainian Medics Documentary Premieres at sheffield Doc Fest
Updated June 05, 2025
“Cuba & Alaska,” a new Java movies documentary directed by yegor Troyanovsky, will premiere at Sheffield Doc Fest. Java Films, a Paris-based documentary sales company, has acquired the world rights to the film, excluding Ukraine, France, Belgium, and Czech TV rights.
The film offers an intimate, sometimes darkly humorous, look at two Ukrainian medics, “Cuba” (Yulia Sidorova) and “Alaska” (Olexandra), serving on the frontlines. Largely shot with phone and GoPro cameras,the documentary provides rare access to their daily lives,highlighting their reliance on each other and the camaraderie essential for survival.
Olha bregman produced the film for 2Brave Productions (Ukraine), along with Christian Popp for Tag Film (France), and Hanne Phlypo for Clin d’Oeil Films (Belgium).
The producers lauded Java Films’ Kathryn Bonnici and Donatien Pierda for their early understanding and passion for the story.They said having a sales agent who understands the human side of the conflict is invaluable in sharing “Cuba & Alaska’s” story globally.
The film’s soundtrack, featuring contemporary Ukrainian artists such as Serhiy Zhadan and a score by Frederik van de Moortel, will be available on Spotify on Friday.
What’s next
“Cuba & Alaska” will also be screened at the Brussels Intl. Film Festival in the Directors’ Week Competition, offering further exposure for this poignant Java movies documentary about Ukrainian medics and the realities of war.