Director: Jim McSherry 

Producers: Jim McSherry, Karl Hillbrick

Description:

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, ordinary citizens chose to stay and defend their homeland. Among them are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, who not only faced the dangers of war but also the weight of prejudice and targeted persecution. The film offers an intimate portrait of these soldiers and civilians through personal reflections and frontline experiences. Their stories reveal courage, sacrifice and humanity in the midst of conflict, challenging stereotypes while illuminating a community fighting for both national freedom and the right to exist.

Biography:

Jim McSherry is a Berlin-based director-producer whose work spans documentary and socially engaged cinema. His previous films include Homeboy, which had its international premiere at Documenta Madrid, and La Verite du Ciel, The Truth of the Sky, which had its American Premiere at Santa Fe Film Festival and International Premiere at Tunis Film Festival. 

Karl Hillbrick is an Australian impact producer and founder of Infilmpact, an international film development and production company, and festival-market consultancy specializing in international co-productions spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, focusing on culturally resonant stories that combine artistic ambition with meaningful social impact. He is the producer of AfroBerlin and AfroCannes, the most attended African and diaspora industry programmes held during the Berlinale and Cannes Film Festival respectively, bringing together filmmakers, producers, financiers, distributors, broadcasters, cultural institutions and international creatives from around the world. His producing credits include the award-winning French short Le Cœur du Pélican and the Ukrainian short Hope, which premiered in Berlin before being presented by invitation at the European Parliament. . 

Contact Information:

e: contact@infilmpact.com 
w: https://www.ourcolorsneverfade.com/