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.
Ice Mother Wins Big at Czech Lions
PRAGUE: Ice Mother, directed by Bohdan Sláma, won six Czech Lions including best film and best director at the 25th Czech Film and Television Academy Awards. Jan Svěrák’s Barefoot won…
East Doc Platform Announces Winners
PRAGUE: The 7th East Doc Platform, the largest coproduction, funding and distribution platform tailor-made for CEE documentaries, wrapped in Prague on 9 March 2018. Marianna Kaat’s Estonian/Polish coproduction The Last…
FESTIVALS: 25th Febiofest Czech Republic Ready to Kick Off
PRAGUE: Ten debut and sophomore films are competing in the New Europe competition of the 25th Prague International Film Festival,, set to start on 15 March 2018.
FNE IDF DocBloc: The First East Doc Platform 2018 Award Goes to Short Film Project Blackandwhite
Blackandwhite, directed by Zoe Eluned Aiano and Anna Benner, is the winner of the IF/Then Short Pitch, a partnership between the Institute of Documentary Film, the One World International Human…
PRODUCTION: The Glass Room Starts Shooting in Famous Tugendhat Villa in Brno
PRAGUE: Julius Ševčík’s Czech/Slovak high budget period drama coproduction The Glass Room started shooting in the famous Tugendhat villa in Brno. This English-language film will be shot in several European…
FNE IDF DocBloc: Final Session of the Ex Oriente Film 15th Anniversary Edition
The 15th edition of the Ex Oriente Film workshop, organised by the Institute of Documentary Film, is opening its final session.
GRANTS: Czech Film Fund Announces Feature Film Development Grants
PRAGUE: The Czech film Fund distributed 354,261EUR / 9 m CZK for the development of 14 feature film projects. New projects by Martin Šulík, Olmo Omerzu and Juraj Herz are…
PRODUCTION: In War and Love Completes Filming in Czech Republic
PRAGUE: The World War I Danish/German/Czech drama In War and Love directed by Kaspar Torsting completed a week of shooting in the Czech Republic through Czech company Film United.
East Doc Platform Spotlights New Resistance
PRAGUE: The Institute of Documentary Film will focus on the rise of populist regimes in CEE territories for the 2018 East Doc Platform, 3-9 March 2018. The largest industry event…
