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Ukrainian Director Wins DGA Award for Counteroffensive Documentary

2/9/2026

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Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov won the Directors Guild of America award for 2000 Meters to Andriivka on February 7, 2026.
This is his second DGA award, following recognition for 20 Days in Mariupol.
The documentary chronicles Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive, focusing on Andriivka's liberation.
The film advanced to the shortlist for the 98th Academy Awards.
The Ukrainian Film Academy praised Chernov's achievements and urged broader distribution to strengthen impact and diplomacy.

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Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov won the Directors Guild of America award for 2000 Meters to Andriivka on February 7, 2026.
This is his second DGA award, following recognition for 20 Days in Mariupol.
The documentary chronicles Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive, focusing on Andriivka's liberation.
The film advanced to the shortlist for the 98th Academy Awards.
The Ukrainian Film Academy praised Chernov's achievements and urged broader distribution to strengthen impact and diplomacy.