FNE at Cannes IFF 2012: Slovak Film in Cannes
{mosimage}CANNES: It´s CANNES time again, and we very much hope you will come and visit us in the friendly and optimistic CZECH & SLOVAK pavilion # 132 in the International…
The Confidant Opens in Slovakia
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: Juraj Nvota's latest film The Confidant which premiered in Slovakia on 19 April with 9,000 admissions on opening weekened, reached attendance of 21,000 in its first three weeks. The…
FNE Interview with Slovak Best Film Winner Michal Kollar
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: Slovak producer Michal Kollar was recently awarded Slovakia's national Oscar equivalent, Best Film at Then Sun in a Net (http://www.slnkovsieti.sk) awards for The House by Zuzana Liova. Kollar is…
Gypsy, The House Tie for Slovak Film Awards
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: The House and Gypsy each won six prizes at The Sun in a Net, Slovakia's biannual national film awards which took place on 17 April 2012.
Gypsy, The House Dominate Sun in Net Nominations
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: The House (www.fogndesirefilms.com) directed by Zuzana Liova and Gypsy (www.infilm.cz) directed by Martin Sulik each received 12 nominations for the 2012 Slovak national film awards, Sun in a Net,…
Slovakia Announces 2012 Call for Film Grants
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: The Slovak Audiovisual Fund (www.avf.sk) has announced its third call for grant applications.
Slovak Screenings in Berlin
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: Slovakia will screen two films at the 2012 European Film Market in Berlin.
Golden Beggar Sets June Dates
{mosimage}KOSICE, SLOVAKIA: The 18th International Festival of Local Televisions "The Golden Beggar" (www.festival.sk) is scheduled for 12-16 June 2012 in Kosice, Slovakia.
Slovakia Announces 2011 Grants
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: In 2011, Slovak filmmakers received a total of €4,427,380 from the Slovak Audiovisual Fund (www.avf.sk) for the development and production of their projects.
Slovak Ad Market Up
BRATISLAVA: Data from TNS Slovakia shows that the TV advertising market in Slovakia Increased 18% in 2011.
Slovak Documentary Scores on German TV
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: Nicky's Family by Slovak director Matej Minac drew 6.6 million viewers for its recent broadcast on German channel ARD, under that title Sir Nickey - Hero Against His Will.…
PRODUCTION: My Dog Killer Sets Filming Dates
BRATISLAVA: After the international success of Foxes (2009), Slovak director Mira Fornay will begin shooting My Dog Killer/Môj pes killer in February. The film, a story of brotherhood and friendship,…
Slovak Hit Wins Czech Viewers
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: Slovak director Jakub Kroner's domestic hit film Love opened in the Czech Republic to solid box office.
FESTIVALS: The House Awarded at Palm Springs
{mosimage}BRATISLAVA: Slovakia noted its first festival win of the year with Zuzana Liova's debut film The House (www.fogndesirefilms.com), which won the New Voices / New Visions Award at the Palm…
Gypsy Competes at Les Arcs
The multi-awarded Slovak film Gypsy directed by Martin Sulik will compete for the Crystal Arrow in the official competition of the Festival de Cinéma Européen des Arcs, 10-17 December 2012.
PRODUCTION: Piargy: Antichrist Reborn in Development
BRATISLAVA: Fledgling Slovak director Lukáš Hanulák and award-winning scriptwriter Hana Cielová (The Sixth Sentence)are co-writing the first draft of Piargy: Antichrist Reborn, a feature based on a short story by…
Film Europe Channel Launches in Slovakia, Czech Republic
BRATISLAVA: Slovak-based Film Europe Media Company announced the launch of its new all-European movie channel, Film Europe Channel, on 17 November 2011 in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
FNE at IFF BRATISLAVA: Las Acacias Takes Top Prize at 13th Bratislava IFF
BRATISLAVA: A year from now, Slovakia will be on the eve of its 20th anniversary as an independent country. A visit to the capital and the Bratislava IFF (www.iffbratislava.com), in…
Festivals Fete Slovak Films
BRATISLAVA: Three early November events are profiling Slovak films. The Bratislava IFF features its annual Slovak focus, while Budapest hosts a Slovak Film Week, and Thessaloniki screens Slovak films in…
