Star Academy

Фабрика зірок, is a Ukrainian televised talent show, which began in 2007 that features a group of young male and female candidates from all over Ukraine. The show became a huge success and a must-watch event for its fans. It is the Ukrainian adaptation of the French television show Star Academy, which is produced by Endemol. Fabrika Zirok is produced by Netherlands company Endemol and Ukrainian Novyi Kanal. The show is based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. The show basically revolves over 16 contestants that go live in an isolated penthouse apartment, with one of the contestants getting eliminated every week. The contestants get to showcase their talents in a weekly concert in which the contestants get to perform on stage with various designs, dancers, solo performances, a cappella on piano and sharing the stage with the most popular singers in Ukraine and the CIS.

Directed by —, Star Academy leans on a strong ensemble — Serhii Kuzin, Oleksandr Pedan, Анастасія Кочетова — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2007.