Mstyslav is a Ukrainian filmmaker, war correspondent, photographer, and novelist renowned for his courageous coverage of conflicts including the Revolution of Dignity, the War in Donbas, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. He serves as the President of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. Mstyslav has received numerous prestigious awards, such as the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, BAFTA for Best Documentary, and an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film for the documentary "20 Days in Mariupol." His work spans video, photography, and writing, capturing frontline stories with striking visual storytelling. He has also authored a psychological novel that explores societies' collective experiences with war and conflict. Mstyslav’s impactful reporting has been featured worldwide by major news outlets, and he is recognized for his dedication to truthful and humanistic storytelling amid war zones.
