Ash and Crayons
“A story of innocence and resilience in the shadow of war.”
Synopsis
Seven Ukrainian children demonstrate resilience while facing catastrophic injuries and forcible deportations during the ongoing war, their stories told through verité footage and animation by Ukrainian artists.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dairy Arts Center; Boulder, CO
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evgeny Afineevsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Evgeny Afineevsky
- Original Score
- Jasha Klebe
- Original Title
- Ash and Crayons
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Unbroken Generation Productions, Karandash Animation Studios, PFX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evgeny Afineevsky
Evgeny Afineevsky
Jasha Klebe
Evgeny Afineevsky
Evgeny Afineevsky, Galyna Sadomtseva-Nabaranchuk, Kevin Goetz, Bonnie Abanuza, Bohdan Batruch
Department Leadership Roster
Evgeny Afineevsky
Director
Evgeny Afineevsky
Producer
Galyna Sadomtseva-Nabaranchuk
Producer
Kevin Goetz
Producer
Evgeny Afineevsky
Director of Photography
Jasha Klebe
Original Music Composer
Evgeny Afineevsky
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ash and Crayons.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash and Crayons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ash and Crayons about?
Seven Ukrainian children demonstrate resilience while facing catastrophic injuries and forcible deportations during the ongoing war, their stories told through verité footage and animation by Ukrainian artists.
Who directed Ash and Crayons?
Ash and Crayons was directed by Evgeny Afineevsky.
Who stars in Ash and Crayons?
The principal cast of Ash and Crayons includes Not specified.
When was Ash and Crayons released and how long is it?
Ash and Crayons was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Ash and Crayons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ash and Crayons was composed by Jasha Klebe.