Evgeniy Matvienko

Evgen Matvienko is an Ukrainian filmmaker with over 13 years of experience creating content for global platforms, including Netflix. Since 2022, he has pivoted his craft toward documenting the raw realities of war, focusing on the human stories behind the frontlines. As the director of the "Varta" documentary series, Evgen has captured the lives of Ukrainian defenders with a lens of "honest observation," moving beyond heroization to find the profound humanity within war. His work on Varta has reached millions of viewers worldwide and garnered international acclaim, including the Best Short Film Award at the Women and the World International Film Festival in London. From screenings at the Tate Modern to premieres at Les Rencontres d'Arles, Evgen continues to bridge the gap between the battlefield and the global cultural stage, ensuring that the voices of those defending Ukraine's sovereignty are heard.