 Odesa International Film Festival (OIFF). Opening Ceremony – July 12, 2013. Opera-House Hall Panorama. | |
| Type | Film Studio |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cinematography |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Serhiy Sozanovskyi |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | film |
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