EKOFILM Sees Fifty Percent Increase in Submissions
PRAGUE: More than 200 documentary films have been submitted to the 47 edition of the International Film Festival about the Environment EKOFILM, which will take place 20-23 October 2021.
GRANTS: Czech Film Fund Announces Grants For Minority Co-Production
PRAGUE: The Czech Film Fund has distributed approximately 780,000 EUR as production grants for minority co-productions in 2021.
The Gray Man Starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans Shoots in Prague
PRAGUE: Netflix’s The Gray Man starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Regé-Jean Page is currently filming in Prague through 19 July 2021. Residents of Central Prague could hear explosions and…
Doc Fests Cut Back on Films During Pandemic
JIHLAVA: The Ji.hlava IDFF’s East West Index 2021 reveals that documentary film festivals reduced the number of films selected for their programmes by a total of 22% during the pandemic.…
FESTIVALS: Ji.hlava Doc Fest Announces 2022 Emerging Producers
JIHLAVA: The Ji.hlava IDFF has announced the names of the eighteen Emerging Producers who will take part in the 10th edition of the promotional, educational and networking programme organised by…
FNE at Cannes 2021: Czech Cinema in Cannes
Two Czech films have been selected for the 74th Cannes International Film Festival. The Cinéfondation section will present a world premiere of short animated film Red Shoes by Anna Podskalská,…
FESTIVALS: Ji-hlava Announces Docu Talents from the East
JIHLAVA: The Ji-hlava IDFF has selected eight documentary projects in postproduction to be presented at the 17th Docu Talents from the East @Sarajevo FF as part of the Cinelink Industry…
MIDPOINT Launches Short Form Series Workshop
PRAGUE: MIDPOINT Institute, the workshop and training programme focused on Central and Eastern Europe, is launching Smash Cut, a new project-based programme for creators of short film series of up…
PRODUCTION: Last Part of Ambitious International Project Maria-Theresa Enters Postproduction
PRAGUE: The last part of the international coproduction Maria-Theresa, covering the last 20 years in the life of the empress, is currently in postproduction. The fifth feature long part was…
FESTIVALS: Ji.hlava International Documentary FF Launches Ji.hlava Film Fund 2021
JIHLAVA: Documentary and hybrid film projects in production or postproduction can apply to the Ji.hlava Film Fund 2021 till 31 July 2021.
FESTIVALS: Karlovy Vary IFF 2021 Announces Official Selection
KARLOVY VARY: New films by Stefan Arsenijević, Olmo Omerzu and Miro Remo are among the 12 titles selected for the Crystal Globe Competition of the 55th Karlovy Vary International Film…
FESTIVALS: On Site Anifilm 2021 Kicks Off Today
LIBEREC: The 2021 edition of Anifilm – International Festival of Animated Films starts in physical form today in Liberec, Czech Republic. Ten feature films will compete in the International Competition…
Third Installment of Cult Classic by Tomáš Vorel Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
PRAGUE: Director Tomáš Vorel is ready to conclude his trilogy that started more than 20 years ago with Out of the City / Cesta z města (2000, Vorelfilm). The Way…
OBITUARY: Czech Actress Libuše Šafránková
PRAGUE: The revered Czech film and television actress Libuše Šafránková died at 68 after a long battle with an illness. Her career includes Oscar winning Kolya (1996) by Jan Svěrák…
Multiplex Cinemas in Czech Republic Ready to Reopen
PRAGUE: Multiplex cinemas are getting ready for reopening in the Czech Republic on 10 June 2021, starting with Cinema City. Smaller cinema theatres are already open since 24 May 2021,…
FESTIVALS: EKOFILM IFF 2021 Extends Submissions Deadline
BRNO: EKOFILM has extended the call for entries for its 47th edition, which will take place 20 – 23 October 2021 under the theme Address: Planet Earth. Submissions will be…
FESTIVALS: This Rain Will Never Stop Wins One World Festival 2021
PRAGUE: The Latvian minority coproduction This Rain Will Never Stop by Alina Gorlova was awarded Best Film in the International Competition of the 23rd One World Festival, whose first segment…
Czech Cinemas to Reopen on 24 May 2021
PRAGUE: Czech cinemas with the capacity of under 500 seats are finally getting ready to reopen on 24 May 2021, after a prolonged lockdown since 12 October 2020. However, only…
FESTIVALS: One World Festival 2021 Announces Screenings in Summer Cinemas
PRAGUE: The 23rd One World Festival, which takes place online from 10 May to 6 June 2021, announced that it will also organise screenings in summer and drive-in cinemas from…
PRODUCTION: Jan Svěrák Shoots New Film Bethlehem Light
PRAGUE: Oscar winning Czech director Jan Svěrák is currently in production with the comedy Bethlehem Light, based on three stories written by his father Zdeněk Svěrák, who also stars alongside…
