A carefree young American woman gains a new appreciation for life when she is caught up in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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CAST LIST:

Narrator: Geoff Mays
Kalyna: Hannah Ehman
Rachel: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Stepan: Shawn Devlin

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

A quietly-queer young Jewish-American woman gains a new appreciation for life when she is caught up in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Drama-Lesbian Romance-Suspense & Thriller.

3. How would you describe this script in two words?

Two words: "History Shaper."

4. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

"Casablanca," the inspiration for "Ticket to Kyiv."

5. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

Writing began: The day after Election Day 2024.

6. How many stories have you written?

Number of stories written: 1-2 dozen.

7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

Economic opportunity: With the election of Trump, "Ticket to Kyiv" has high international potential and serves the interests of European leaders.

8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

I had to wait until winter break.

9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

Social justice, especially anti-racism, feminism, LGBTQ+ equality.

10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings
on the initial feedback you received?

I entered the Female Feedback screenplay contest because "Ticket to Kyiv" is an unusual screenplay, even among stories in which the main characters are female. I am pleased with the feedback I have received because the reader understands what I am trying to do, they found things in the story that I didn't intentionally place, and most importantly, they reviewed the script from the perspective of my target market, women under 30.

11. What movie have you watched the most times in your life?

"Casablanca," the inspiration for "Ticket to Kyiv."

12. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Why: To persuade the American people to support Ukraine and maintain the NATO alliance.