A documentary following everyday heroes, civilians,
and volunteers at work across the entirety of Ukraine,
who have found purpose and determination
in the common quest to help defeat Russia.
SUNFLOWERS IN THE RAIN
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Synopsis
2023: In the second year of full scale war, civilians in Ukraine endure constant hardships and terrorist attacks, yet rather than cower or give up hope and leave, legions of civilians in Ukraine volunteer and continue to risk themselves to support the people, the army, the animals, and the country.
Sunflowers in the Rain is a documentary that musically weaves together 10 vignettes of volunteers and civilians across the entirety of Ukraine, who have found purpose and determination in the common quest to help defeat Russia in whatever way they can. The film is sometimes harrowing, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes funny—and in doing so shows the world a glimpse of both the sacrifices being made in Ukraine, and what great efforts ordinary people are going through to help the country persevere.
About the Director
Born and raised in La Canada Flintridge, California, Aaron found a creative outlet in editing videos in his early teens, and followed the intellectual path of one of his film idols, the Coen Brothers, earning a B.A. in Philosophy at Reed College in 2014.
He moved to Berlin, Germany, in February 2016, where he joined a film production course at Catalyst Art Institute, where he created 6 short films and won the “Golden Gorilla” Award for 2017.
After returning to Los Angeles to gain lighting and camera experience on major commercial productions, he moved back to Europe to found his own filmmaking business, and he has lived since between Germany, Spain, and Portugal working as a freelance director, cinematographer, and editor. His short films have been shown at numerous film festivals across the world.
When the full-scale invasion of Ukraine started in 2022, Aaron, a believer in Ukraine's fight for freedom, decided to do what he could to support their cause, and in February 2023, Aaron moved to Ukraine to produce his first feature film, the documentary "Sunflowers in the Rain," which premieres at the North Hollywood CineFest on September 14, 2024 and is seeking international distribution.Scenes from filming
