Fraňková worked as the head of the Czech Media and Audiovisual department and she also worked on the new Film Act and the new system of financial incentives for filmmakers.  Before working in the government she worked in film production and brought considerable knowledge of the film industry to her post.

According to local press reports Fraňková has already been offered the post but she has not confirmed if she will accept the offer yet.

Click here for FNE TV interview with Helena Frankova earlier this year at KVIFF 2013