FESTIVALS: Fest Anča 2023 Ready to Kick-Off

ŽILINA: The very rich programme of the 16th edition of Fest Anča International Animation Festival is centred on the theme of Utopias. The festival held in Žilina, Slovakia, 29 June…
07-06-2023

PRODUCTION: Slovak Director Jaro Vojtek in Production with Anaesthesia

BRATISLAVA: Slovak director Jaro Vojtek is currently in production with his sophomore feature Anaesthesia / Anestéza, produced by Mátyás Prikler´s MPhilms and coproduced by the Radio and Television of Slovakia…
05-06-2023

FESTIVALS: Art Film Fest Košice 2023 Announces Lineup

KOŠICE: Nine films will compete for the main prize, the Blue Angel, in the International competition of the 29th Art Film Fest Košice, which will take place 16 – 23…
26-05-2023

PRODUCTION: Slovak Director Dominik György Preps Historical Drama House in the Middle

BRATISLAVA: The young Slovak director/writer Dominik György is in preparation with his debut feature, the historical drama House in the Middle / Dom Uprosted. The Slovak/Czech coproduction is heading for…
12-05-2023

FNE at Cannes 2023: Slovak Cinema in Cannes

What's Slovak in Cannes 2023? Slovak Film Institute / National Cinematographic Centre / www.aic.sk / 11 May 2023 Pavilion #136, Village Intl.
12-05-2023

Victim Wins Best Feature Film at Sun in a Net Awards 2023

BRATISLAVA: The most awards during the 12th ceremony of the Sun in a Net awards gala went to the Slovak/Czech/ Macedonian drama The Ballad of Piargy / Piargy, which won…
17-04-2023

Slovak Film Week 2023 Announces Lineup

BRATISLAVA: The 9th edition of the Slovak Film Week, the annual showcase of domestic titles, will take place in Bratislava 17 - 23 April 2023. Unlike 2022, only the titles…
14-04-2023

PRODUCTION: Jakub Kroner Shoots Slovak/Czech Thriller MIKI

BRATISLAVA: The Slovak/Czech thriller MIKI by Jakub Kroner, which is currently in production, tells the story of the infamous mafia mobster Mikuláš Černák, based on true events from the 90´s.…
06-04-2023

FESTIVALS: Fest Anča 2023 Announces Selection

ŽILINA: The 16th edition of Fest Anča International Animation Festival will screen almost 230 films, of which 33 are in the main competition. The festival will be held in Žilina,…
05-04-2023

OBITUARY: Slovak Director Stanislav Párnický

BRATISLAVA: Slovak director, screenwriter and professor Stanislav Párnický died on 31 March 2023, at the age of 77. He started as a director for theatre and television, later as a …
04-04-2023

FNE at Febiofest Bratislava: Projects Showcased at Industry Days of IFF Febiofest Bratislava 2023

BRATISLAVA: Ten projects were showcased at the Works in Progress session during Bratislava Industry Days at Febiofest IFF, of which three received awards. The 30th International Film Festival Febiofest Bratislava …
21-03-2023

FESTIVALS: Febiofest Bratislava 2023 Announces Winners

BRATISLAVA: Polish short film The Fence / Płot by Tomasz Wolski was awarded Best Film in the Short Films section and the UK/Czech/Croatian drama Butterfly Vision by Maxym Nakonečnyj was…
20-03-2023

FESTIVALS: Bratislava Industry Days at Febiofest IFF Announces Projects Selected for Works in Progress

BRATISLAVA: Ten Slovak film projects will be showcased at the Works in Progress session during Bratislava Industry Days at Febiofest IFF on 17 March 2023. Bratislava Industry Days will be…
16-03-2023

BOX OFFICE: Slovak/Czech Comedy Invalid Tops Slovak Charts

BRATISLAVA: The Slovak/Czech dark comedy Invalid by Jonáš Karásek holds the first place in the Slovak charts even after five weeks of screening. The film has become the most successful…
15-03-2023

Visegrad Film Forum 2023 Ready to Start in Bratislava

BRATISLAVA: The 10th edition of the Visegrad Film Forum will present meetings with prestigious film professionals and screenings of films from partner schools from 15 to 18 March 2023.
14-03-2023

FESTIVALS: IFF Febiofest Bratislava 2023 Extends Competition Section

BRATISLAVA: In addition to the usual 20 short films from neighbouring countries, the In the Heart of Europe competition section of the 30th International Film Festival Febiofest Bratislava will add…
08-03-2023

PRODUCTION: Jaro Vojtek in Postproduction with New Documentary

BRATISLAVA: The acclaimed Slovak director Jaro Vojtek is currently in postproduction with his new documentary The Third End of the Stick / Tretí koniec palice. The film is produced by…
01-03-2023

The Ballad of Piargy Leads Slovak Sun in a Net Nominations for 2022

BRATISLAVA: The Slovak/Czech/ Macedonian drama The Ballad of Piargy by Ivo Trajkov leads the 12th Sun in a Net awards nominations with 16 nods, followed by Slovak/Czech The Nightsiren /…
28-02-2023

FNE Mourns the Loss: Juraj Jakubisko

PRAGUE/BRATISLAVA: With the passing of Juraj Jakubisko we mourn not only the loss of one of the greatest living artists in Europe, but the passing of an era. Juraj Jakubisko…
27-02-2023 m

Interview with Peter Badač, New Director of Slovak Audiovisual Fund

BRATISLAVA: FNE spoke with Slovak producer Peter Badač, the new director of the Slovak Audiovisual Fund, about the first steps he intends to take and his priorities for the next…
21-02-2023