FNE IDF DocBloc: Apply for Ex Oriente Film Workshop 2018
Applications for Ex Oriente Film Workshop 2018 are open until 24 April 2018. The first of the three sessions takes place in Trieste, Italy from 17 to 23 June 2018.
Unique Footage from Stalinist Show Trial Discovered in Czech Republic
PRAGUE: Unique historical audiovisual material was discovered in an old bankrupt factory in Central Bohemia. A preliminary inspection has revealed it to be a record of the political show trial…
FNE at 2018 Finále Plzeň: Garden Store: Deserter
PLZEN: The second part of Jan Hřebejk´s trilogy Garden Store / Zahradnictví: Deserter / Dezertér will screen at the 31st edition of Finále Plzeň Film Festival. The most important Czech…
FNE at 2018 Finále Plzeň: Skokan
PLZEN: The Czech/French coproduction Skokan directed by Petr Václav will screen at the 31st edition of Finále Plzeň Film Festival. The most important Czech national film festival, presenting contemporary Czech…
FNE at 2018 Finále Plzeň: Nina
PLZEŇ: Juraj Lehotský’s first feature film Nina will screen at the 31st edition of Finále Plzeň Film Festival. The most important Czech national film festival, presenting contemporary Czech and Slovak…
OBITUARY: Czech Director Juraj Herz
PRAGUE: Juraj Herz, one of the most acclaimed Czech directors, known for his horror flavoured film style and specific humour within the Czech New Wave, died in Prague on 8…
FESTIVALS: Finale Plzen 2018 Starts in Ten Days
PLZEN: The 31st edition of Finále Plzeň Film Festival, the most important Czech national film festival, presenting contemporary Czech and Slovak audiovisual production, will be held from 19 to 24…
FNE IDF DocBloc: Everything in Life is a Bit Dangerous, Isn't It? - Interview with Kim Longinotto
The Institute of Documentary Film spoke with Kim Longinotto after her masterclass held at the 2018 East Doc Platform, in which she commented on her concepts and priorities in documentary…
dok.incubator Announces Projects Selected for 2018 Edition
PRAGUE: Eight projects were selected for the 2018 edition of dok.incubator, the well-established rough-cut stage workshop aiming at offering individual mentorship with a focus on dramaturgy, distribution, marketing strategy and…
FNE IDF DocBloc: Documentary Filmmakers and Journalists in CEE under Growing Pressure
Estonian producer Max Tuula, Polish filmmaker Konrad Szołajski, Azerbaijani TV Executive Editor for Features Kenan Aliyev, Bulgarian filmmaker Vesela Kazakova and Czech filmmaker and producer Filip Remunda attended Prague's East…
Czech Filmmakers Launch Czech Public Television Support Appeal
PRAGUE: More than 10,000 people have signed the appeal initiated by leading Czech filmmakers in support of the Czech Television. The appeal is a reaction to President Miloš Zeman's inauguration…
GRANTS: Czech Film Fund to Support 14 Documentaries
PRAGUE: The Czech Film Fund will distribute 511,710 EUR / 13 m CZK to the production of 14 documentaries with Czech major participation. New projects by Helena Třeštíková, Tomáš Bojar,…
FESTIVALS: Custody Wins 25th Febiofest in Prague
PRAGUE: The French film Custody directed by Xavier Legrand was awarded best film in the New Europe competition of the 25th Prague International Film Festival Febiofest.
FNE IDF DocBloc: Apply Now for Ex Oriente Film 2018
Apply now for Ex Oriente Film 2018 and get a tailor made training for the development of your film with the help of more than 25 world renowned film professionals!
PRODUCTION: Amazon Studios' Carnival Row Wraps Shooting in Czech Republic
PRAGUE: The futuristic series Carnival Row, produced by Amazon Studios and Legendary Television, and starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne, wrapped shooting in the Czech Republic on 14 March 2018.…
KVIFF Sponsor ČEZ Pulls Out as General Partner of Festival
PRAGUE: The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has lost its general partner just four months before the beginning of the 53rd edition of the festival. The energy company ČEZ decided…
FNE IDF DocBloc: Czech Documentary Awards
Since 2001, the Institute of Documentary Film (IDF) has been supporting Central and East European creative documentary films in all stages of production. It helps both established and up-and-coming filmmakers…
FESTIVALS: The Deminer Wins 20th One World
PRAGUE: The Swedish film The Deminer, directed by Hogir Hirori and Shinwar Kamal, was awarded best film in the International Competition of the 20th One World International Human Rights Documentary…
PRODUCTION: Petr Jákl Signs with Hollywood Producer for the Biggest Budget Czech Film Ever
PRAGUE: Director/producer/screenwriter Petr Jákl signed with the Hollywood producer Cassian Elwes for his epic biopic Jan Žižka, about Bohemia’s greatest warrior Jan Žižka of Trocnov. Jan Žižka is expected to…
Call For Applications for Emerging Producers 2019 Still Open
JIHLAVA: Submissions to the 7th edition of Emerging Producers can be sent until 31 March 2018. The selection of producers will be announced during the summer of 2018.
