PRODUCTION: Marko Škop Shoots Slovak/Czech Drama Anna
BRATISLAVA: The acclaimed Slovak director Marko Škop is currently in production with his psychological drama Anna. His third feature film, which is a Slovak/Czech coproduction, tells the story of a…
Slovak Queer Film Festival 2024 Starts in Bratislava
BRATISLAVA: The 18th edition of the Slovak Queer Film Festival is screening more than 30 feature-length films, as well as over 30 short films from 25 countries. The festival takes…
Be2Can 2024 Ready to Start in Czech Republic and Slovakia
BRATISLAVA: The 11th edition of the Be2Can Festival will be held in the Czech Republic from 2 to 9 October and in Slovakia from 9 to 16 October 2024.
Photophobia Wins IGRIC 2024
BRATISLAVA: Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík were awarded the main prize for directing Photophobia / Svetloplachosť at the 35th edition of the IGRIC Awards held in Bratislava on 22 September…
FNE Oscar Watch 2025: Slovakia Selects The Hungarian Dressmaker as Oscar Contender
BRATISLAVA: The Hungarian Dressmaker by Iveta Grófová has been selected as Slovakia’s candidate for the 97th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film…
Substance Wins 2024 IFF Cinematik Piešťany
PIEŠŤANY: The horror drama Substance directed by Coralie Fargeat received the Meeting Point Europe Award in the main competition of the 19th edition of the IFF Cinematik Piešťany, which took…
PRODUCTION: Jana Bučka Kovalčíková Shoots Slovak Documentary Milota
BRATISLAVA: Slovak director Jana Bučka Kovalčíková is finishing production on her documentary Milota, which tells the story of the renowned Slovak photographer Milota Havránková. The Slovak Audiovisual Fund is supporting…
BOX OFFICE: Domestic Comedy We're Going to Team Building Has Most Admissions in Slovak Cinemas in 2024
BRATISLAVA: The Slovak/Czech coproduction We're Going to Team Building by Zuzana Marianková had the best admissions in Slovak cinemas in the first half of 2024. With 246,659 admissions and 1,846,694…
PRODUCTION: Czech/Slovak Political Thriller Moloch Shoots for CANAL+
BRATISLAVA: The three-part political thriller Moloch directed by Lukáš Hanulák and produced by the Czech company Bionaut and Slovakia’s Raketa for CANAL+, is currently being shot in the Czech Republic,…
Cinematik IFF 2024 Announces Lineup
BRATISLAVA: Nine titles have been selected for Meeting Point Europe, the main competition of the 19th edition of the IFF Cinematik Piešťany, which will take place in the Slovak spa…
FESTIVALS: Winners of 2024 Fest Anča
ŽILINA: La voix des sirènes (France, Italy) by Gianluigi Toccafondo won Best Animated Short at the 17th edition of Fest Anča International Animation Festival, which wrapped in Žilina, Slovakia on…
FESTIVALS: Goodbye Julia Wins Art Film Fest 2024
KOŠICE: Goodbye Julia by Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani won the Blue Angel in the International Competition of the 30th Art Film Fest, while the Polish film Ultima Thule by Klaudiusz…
Apply for DOX IN VITRO 2024
PIEŠT’ANY: Apply for the 15th edition of the international seminar and workshop DOX IN VITRO, which will be held in Piešt’any, Slovakia 8 – 9 September 2024.
FNE at Cannes 2024: Slovak Cinema in Cannes
What’s Slovak in Cannes? Slovak Film Institute / National Cinematographic Centre / May 13, 2024 Pavilion #140, Village Intl.
PRODUCTION: Peter Bebjak Preps Slovak Biopic Duchoň
BRATISLAVA: The acclaimed Slovak director Peter Bebjak is currently in preproduction with his biographical feature Duchoň, based on the life of famous Slovak singer Karol Duchoň, who died tragically at…
Afterburn Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Dave Bautista Filming in Bratislava
BRATISLAVA: The futuristic action film Afterburn directed by J.J. Perry and starring Dave Bautista and Samuel L.Jackson is currently filming in Bratislava. The service in Slovakia is provided by Monsters…
Slovak/Czech/Polish Coproduction Fakir to Have Its World Premiere at DOK.fest Munich in Germany
MUNICH: Roman Ďuriš’s debut Fakir will have its world premiere at the largest festival of documentary films in Germany, DOK.fest Munich, on 3 May 2024. The film talks about breaking…
Slovak Government Approves Law To Restructure Public Broadcaster
BRATISLAVA: The Slovak government has approved a law to dissolve the current public television Radio and Television Slovakia (RTVS) and to create a new Slovak Television and Radio (STVR). The…
Invalid Wins Big at Sun in a Net Awards 2024
BRATISLAVA: The Slovak/Czech comedy Invalid by Jonáš Karásek won in seven categories (from 13 nominations) including Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Leading Actor, and it also received the…
Thirty Domestic Films to Be Screened at Slovak Film Week 2024
BRATISLAVA: Thirty Slovak films (11 features, 13 documentaries and six animated films) will be screened at the 10th edition of the Slovak Film Week, the annual showcase of domestic titles,…
