You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Porcelain War, including an in-person conversation with director Brendan Bellomo.

Winner of the 2024 Sundance Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Documentary, Porcelain War is a stunning tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, embodying the enduring hope and passion of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances. As war ravages their homeland, three artists choose to stay in their native Ukraine, armed with their art, their cameras and, for the first time in their lives, their guns. From the Academy Award®-winning producer of The Cove and the Emmy® Award-winning producer of Chasing Ice, and the team behind the Grammy® Award-winning Quincy, Porcelain War is one of the most decorated documentary features of 2024.

The film was an official selection of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it was awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary. The film is also a finalist for the 2025 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards.

From Picturehouse, Porcelain War opens in select theaters beginning November 29.
 
2024, 87 minutes, color | Written by Aniela Sidorska, Brendan Bellomo, Paula DuPre’ Pesmen, Slava Leontyev | Directed by Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev | Produced by Aniela Sidorska, Paula DuPre’ Pesmen, Camilla Mazzaferro, Olivia Ahnemann | Executive Produced by Al Hicks, Luke Mazzaferro, Rob Galluzzo, Linda A. Cornfield, David J. Cornfield, Sheri Sobrato, Jeffrey Sobrato, Lisa Sobrato Sonsini, Andrea Cayton, Garrett Cayton, Ginny Jordan, Georgia Welles, Amy Carpenter, Steve Carpenter, James Balog, Robina Riccitiello, Josh Peters, Michael Anders, Karl Kister, Joe Barnathan, Kevin Marciano, John Schmidt
 

Registration Information

Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to, and receive priority entry at this event. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email membership@filmindependent.org for more.

All Film Independent Members and the general public can register for this event starting at 5:00 pm PT on Tuesday, November 12. | Registration is free; one registration per individual.
 

Tickets/Parking

On the day of the event, registrants may pick up tickets as early as one hour prior to the scheduled start time – look for Film Independent signage. Tickets are nontransferable and for general, unreserved theater seating only (except for Arts Circle Members). Attendees must be in their seat(s) at least 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seat(s) may be released. Entry/seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand.

Masks are optional. This is subject to change as we continue to monitor public health guidance.

Landmark Sunset offers three hours of free parking with validation; $2.00 every 15 minutes thereafter, with a daily maximum of $24.00. The garage is open 24 hours – enter from Laurel Ave. or Crescent Heights Blvd.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. Limit one registration per individual, per event.

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Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.