Ukrainian Media League (UML) brings together experts and specialists in media, culture, law, public policy, regulation, analytics, strategy and strategic communications. The UML team works on complex projects at the intersection of business, the public sector, professional industries and government institutions. The practice of Ukrainian Media League is based on a combination of sector-specific, legal,...
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Advocacy and Engagement with State Institutions in the Film Industry
Engagement with state institutions in the cultural sector involves ongoing work with government bodies, regulatory decisions, budget processes, expert communities and professional associations – from defining an issue and preparing proposals to participating in working groups, interinstitutional consultations and subsequent follow-up. For the Ukrainian Media League (UML), one of the practical formats of such work...
Cinematography as a Component of the Cultural Sector
Cinematography is an integral part of the cultural sector, whose development is determined not only by the volume of audiovisual production. Public policy in the field of cinema encompasses funding and competitive selection mechanisms, regulatory and legal frameworks, copyright and related rights, the activities of specialised institutions, the preservation of audiovisual heritage, and the conditions...
From Research to Results: how the Ukrainian Media League works with Cultural and Arts Projects
A cultural project requires more than a strong idea. It needs an evidence base, a clear implementation model, relevant partners, risk management and measurable results. The Ukrainian Media League works across the full project cycle – from research and design to implementation, communications and evaluation. UML combines expertise in culture, media, law, public policy, communications,...
Ukrainian Media League and the State Arts Agency: systematic expert engagement in the development of the Arts Sector
Ukrainian Media League works not only with individual cultural and creative projects, but also participates in professional and institutional processes related to the development of the arts sector. One example of such work is the participation of a UML representative in the Public Council at the State Agency of Ukraine for Arts and Art Education...
Ukrainian Media League: Strategy, Projects and Expertise in Culture and Creative Industries
Ukrainian Media League (UML) operates at the intersection of culture, media, creative industries, strategic management, communications, and engagement with government and professional institutions. UML’s expertise covers research and analytics, strategic planning, project development and management, strategic communications, media positioning, partnership development, Government Relations, expert assessment, and professional education. The integrated nature of this expertise enables...
The 2026 International MEDEA Awards Accepting Applications
MEDEA Awards encourages innovation and excellence in the use of media (audio, video, graphics, animation, and interactive technologies) in education and invites entries for the 2026 competition. The Ukrainian Media League, as part of the Ukrainian Media Business School, is a partner of the international MEDEA Awards competition. The MEDEA Awards judging panel includes experts...
Regular session of the Public Council at State Film Agency
On January 13, 2026 the Public Council at State Film Agency held regular meeting. At the first meeting of 2026 was reviewed and approved the Report on the activities of the Public Council at State Film Agency of 2025 and was approved the Agenda of activities for 2026. In 2025, the Public Council at State...
Regular session of the Public Council at State Arts Council
On January 14, 2026 the Public Council at State Arts Council held regular meeting. At the first meeting of 2026 was reviewed and approved the Report on activities of the Public Council at State Arts Council of 2025 and was approved the Plan of activities for 2026. In 2025, the activities of the Public Council...
Regular session of the Public Council at State Arts Council
On December 18, 2025 the Public Council at State Arts Council held regular meeting. Tetiana Ilchuk, co-founder of UML, lawyer, manager, media and cultural expert was delegated to the Public Council at State Arts Agency as a representative of Ukrainian Media League (UML). As part of the final meeting of 2025, the members of the...

