The Pitch
Logline:
An aspiring female Ukrainian director's vision - and sense of self - are warped as film producers reframe her story to fit their stereotypical, misogynistic expectations.
"I’m really happy to have been selected for the lab with THE PITCH, a short film about reclaiming displaced narratives and exposing the film industry’s treatment of marginalised voices. Working under the mentors’ guidance, I’m excited to refine my idea, ensuring that the satire is punchy and the film’s message is clear".
Lada Kopytova
Ukrainian filmmaker
Lada Kopytova is a Ukrainian writer and director, currently based in London. Lada works across both documentary and fiction.
She received a Best Emerging Filmmaker award at Canadian Screen Award-qualifying Courts D'Un Soir, and was selected for BFI Future Film Festival and NÒT Film Festival, among many others internationally.
Her most recent short, BLUEPRINT, was a nominee at various BAFTA/BIFA qualifying festivals including Bolton IFF, Carmarthen Bay IFF, and Sunrise IFF.
Her upcoming short, DIRT, was a recipient of the Full Short grant, with Roman Coppola headlining the jury. It stars A-list Ukrainian and Polish talent and is currently in post-production.
Lada was named among 75 Filmmakers To Watch in 2024 list by Women X Film Festival, was featured in ELLE Ukraine, Director’s Notes, and The New Current, and was a finalist of Sundance’s Cultural Impact Lab 2025.