12 July 2013, 09:00
To the participants of the 4th International Odesa Film Festival
I sincerely greet you on the occasion of opening of the Film Festival.
It has become a good tradition to annually call together personnel of cinematography and passionate fans of this art in sunny Odesa for the sake of professional communication and support of national film industry.
The great genius, Oleksandr Dovzhenko has rightfully deemed that “cinema art belongs first of all to the present day that is directed to the future”. Achievements of past several years testify to great potential of our young cinematographers.
I am convinced that by joint efforts we will renovate the glory of Ukrainian cinema and multiply achievements of our prominent cinematographers.
I wish each participant of the festival unforgettable impressions and emotions, inexhaustible energy and fulfillment of the most devoted intentions. May your creative work further serve the noble cause of enriching spiritual heritage of our nation.
Volodymyr RYBAK