The documentary film Antarctica by traveler and director Anton Ptushkin, which was also shown in Canada, became not only a cultural event but also a large-scale charitable initiative. Following the international tour, the film's team donated 23,969,477 hryvnia to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The funds were allocated to the “Dronopad” project of the “Come Back Alive” foundation.
How the funds were raised
The funds were raised from several sources. During the tour, viewers:
- bought tickets to screenings,
- made voluntary donations,
- attended meet-and-greet events with the author,
- participated in charity auctions with unique lots from Antarctica.
In total, the film was shown 41 times in 28 cities in Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Where the money will go
The Come Back Alive Foundation noted that the funds raised were directed to “Dronopad,” an initiative that helps units more effectively counter enemy drones.
Thanks to the audience and the team
In its statement, the foundation separately thanked Anton Ptushkin and the audience for their contribution, emphasizing that it was the support of people in different countries that made the result possible.