Odessa International Film Festival was created in order to support and to encourage development of the art and industry of cinema on the territory of Ukraine in 2010.

The Grand Prix of the Odessa IFF (“Golden Duke” statuette and 15,000$ financial reward to the film director) is determined via public vote for the films of the International Competition Program. The Organizing Committee organizes the public vote with the aim of determining the winner.
The Jury of the International Competition gives prizes and awards in the following categories:  Best Film (10,000$ to the film director);  Best Director (7,000$ to the director); Best Acting (7,000$ to the actor/actress)