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New Slovak film law

Cathy Meils in Bratislava Slovakia 2008-11-30

The draft of the new Slovak special law on audiovisual funds, which was passed in parliament on November 5, is awaiting the president's signature in order to take effect on…

New Cinemax in Slovakia

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-11-30

Cinemax (www.cine-max.sk), the exhibitor of the multi-cinema chain Cinemax, opened a 7-screen multiplex in the Slovak city Kosice on November 29.

SPI takes third spot on Slovak market

FNE Staff Slovakia 2008-11-19

Independent film distributor SPI has moved into a solid third place slot in the Slovak market, the company announced.

New Slovak film Small Celebrations in Sevilla

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-11-13

The Slovak feature film Small Celebrations (Male oslavy, www.maleoslavy.sk) premiered in Slovakia premiere on November 13, after premiering in the Eurimages competition in Sevilla earlier this week.

Cable TV Congress set for Bratislava

FNE Staff Slovakia 2008-11-05

The 2008 edition of the Slovak Cable Television Congress takes place November 10 and 11 in Bratislava.

Gypsy Virgin bows in Slovakia

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-10-29

Virgin Gypsy (Cinka Panna), a Slovak/Czech/Hungarian co-production, opened in Slovak cinemas on October 23.

(One) Slovak Film at the Warsaw Film Festival

Ondrej Starinsky Slovakia 2008-10-15

Out of the 153 features that will be presented in the following days of the 24th Warsaw Film Festival, there will be one film from a country not normally represented:…

Blind Loves represents Slovakia in Oscar competition

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-10-05

The Slovak film Blind Loves from director Juraj Lehotsky will be competing for selection in the Oscar category for Best Foreign Language Film.

JOJ TV signs deal with Tandem

FNE Staff Slovakia 2008-09-25

TV JOJ has signed an unprecedented exclusive output agreement with Tandem Communications covering the Munich-based company´s entire slate, JOJ head of acquisitions Erika Tothova announced.

Slovak distributor Michal Drobny, Continental Film

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-09-23

Michal Drobny joined the distribution business the old fashioned way: ten years ago his family established Continental Film, s.r.o.

New tender on Slovak digital television

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-09-18

The Telecommunication Office of the Slovak Republic (www.teleoff.gov.sk) invites tenders for the first two DVB-T multiplexes.

Marhoul back in action with Tobruk

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-09-18

Tobruk, the new World Warr II film from former Barrandov CEO-turned producer-turned director Vaclav Marhoul, fittingly had its pre-premier in Eastern Slovakia on the anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising.

Increased funding for Slovak films

FNE Staff Slovakia 2008-08-13

Increased promotional efforts and a rise in public funding opportunities have spurred the recent success of Slovak films, according to Peter Dubecky.

Bathory breaks Slovak box office records

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-07-15

Slovak director Juraj Jakubisko´s Bathory smashed Slovak film box office records with 35,925 viewers during the first four-day weekend. Results were announced by distribution company Bontonfilm.

Increased Slovak Ministry of Culture Funds Fuel Slovak Production Boom

By Anna Franklin in Karlovy Vary Slovakia 2008-07-09

KARLOVY VARY: Slovak film is experiencing its biggest production boom since 1989 with nearly 20 films in production this year.The increase in production has been the result of the Slovak…

Artfilm festival open June 27

FNE Staff Slovakia 2008-06-25

The 16th edition of Artfilm opens June 27 in Trencianske Teplice, Slovakia, with a trio of awards to some of the most significant contributers to European and world cinema.

Slovak TV Joj to launch new theme channel

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-06-18

Slovak private station TV Joj is planning to launch a new broadcasting channel named Joj Plus. Tatiana Tóthová, the TV Joj spokeswoman, told FNE, "It will start in the beginning…

Blind Loves wins CICAE award at Cannes

FNE Staff Slovakia 2008-05-25

Slovak director Juraj Lehotsky won the CICAE prize for his documentary film Blind Loves, which competed in the Directors Fortnight section at the Cannes film festival, which concluded May 25.…

Slovak producer Marko Skop heads for Cannes

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-05-13

Producer and director Marko Skop, the co-founder of production company Artileria, will represent Slovakia in the Producers on the Move programme at Cannes May 17-20.

Blind Loves Goes to Cannes

Jana Kadlecova Slovakia 2008-04-28

Slovak full-length documentary film Blind Loves from director Juraj Lehotsky has been selected for the International Film Festival Cannes, running from May 14-25. The news was announced by Marko Skop,…