The film Porcelain War, directed by Brendan Bellom and Slava Leontiev, has been nominated for an Oscar by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Best Documentary.

Porcelain War is the story of three Ukrainian porcelain artists working against the backdrop of war. Despite the danger, they fill Kharkiv with art: they make porcelain figurines that decorate houses destroyed by Russian shelling.

The film was directed by Brendan Bellomo and the film's hero Slava Leontiev. The cinematographer was Andriy Stefanov.

The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix in the US Documentary section. The film has already won 37 awards and 27 nominations at international film festivals.

The Oscars ceremony will take place on the night of March 3 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.