Romchyk
Ukraine / London · Drama · 12 minutes
Romchyk (2025) is an award-winning short film directed by Alexis Bicât, based on the true story of a young Ukrainian boy whose world is changed forever by war.
Awards / Festivals
- WINNER! – Audience Award, Best Emerging Filmmaker – Cambria Film Festival
- WINNER! – Best Young, Emerging & Student – Sunderland Shorts Film Festival (BIFA-qualifying)
- Nominated – Best Director – International Short Film – Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival
- WINNER! – Best Director – Mansfield Town Film Festival
- WINNER! – Best Student Film – Mansfield Town Film Festival
- WINNER! – Best Student Film – San Jose International Short Film Festival (Academy Award-qualifying)
- WINNER! – Best International Film – Disappear Here Film Festival
- SPECIAL MENTION! – Best Student Film – Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying)
- In Competition – Independent Days Film Festival
- In Competition – Fastnet Film Festival
Synopsis
Based on a true story, Romchyk dramatises the life of an eight-year-old Ukrainian boy whose world is changed forever by war.
About the Film
Romchyk is a short film directed by Alexis Bicât. Inspired by the true-life story of Roman Oleksiv, the film examines the human cost of war through the experience of a child fighting to reclaim joy, dignity and hope.
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