Suspilne Media’s documentary “Culture in the Shadows”* has been nominated for the PRIX EUROPA 2026 international competition in the IRIS PRIX EUROPA category, which recognises outstanding European media projects focusing on identity, diversity and inclusion.
PRIX EUROPA 2026 will take place in Berlin from 11 to 16 October 2026. This year marks the 40th edition of the competition, which showcases outstanding European audio, video and digital media projects.
“Culture in the Shadows” is a documentary exploring the culture of the Kalderash, one of the Roma communities, and how it is evolving in contemporary society. The film weaves together the stories of people from different Roma cultures, exploring their views on family, education, freedom of choice, and the role of women within the community. The project was created by Suspilne Media with the support of House of Europe.
Project team:
- authors — Tetiana Shimon, Nadiia Stadnytska;
- director — Gabriella Verkhova;
- director of photography — Beila Balla;
- camera operator — Mykhailo Pozheha;
- editors — Gabriella Verkhova, Beila Balla;
- guest editor — Simona Nesterenko-Shatro;
- literary editor — Oksana Myhalisko;
- web editor — Iryna Mykolaichuk;
- graphic designer — Mariia Kozii;
- project manager — Tetiana Patova;
- commissioning editor — Nadiia Stadnytska;
- creative producer — Olena Kryvenko;
- producer — Anastasiia Hudyma.
Prix Europa is one of the most influential festivals for European broadcasters and is supported by the European Broadcasting Union. Founded in 1987 by the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European Cultural Foundation, it has grown into one of Europe’s leading festivals for broadcasters.
*The film was produced with financial support from the European Union through the House of Europe programme. Its contents are the sole responsibility of Suspilne Media and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
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