Antonio Lukich

Antonio Lukić (Ukrainian: Антоніо Лукіч), known professionally as Antonio Lukich, is a Ukrainian filmmaker who was born in Uzhhorod, Ukraine. Throughout his career, Antonio has achieved much success, gaining awards at an international and nationally recognised level. One such award is the Merited Artist of Ukraine awarded to him in March, 2021. This state honorary decoration is awarded to those who make significant contributions and achieve notable success in film and art for the country of Ukraine.

Biography
Antonio was born in 1992 in Uzhhorod. In 2011–2015, he studied at the Karpenko-Karyi Kyiv National University and received a bachelor's degree in directing (studying with Volodymyr Oseledchyk).

Lukich's first film, Fish of Lake Baikal (2014), won the "Best Documentary Award" at the CineRail International Film Festival in Paris. His graduation film, It Was Showering in Manchester, went on to win Best Short Film at the 2016 Odesa International Film Festival.

In 2019, his debut full-length feature film My Thoughts Are Silent was released. In 2023, his second feature film, Luxembourg, Luxembourg premiered in Ukraine.

Student films
''Is It Easy to Be Young? –'' 2011

''Hello, Sister! –'' 2012

Fish of Lake Baikal – 2013

''Who Framed Kim Kuzin? –'' 2014

It Was Showering in Manchester, 2016 — Best Short Film at the 2016 Odesa International Film Festival.