Industry Days Programme

Film Industry Main Stage

afternoon

Czech Film Industry Forum

What themes and changes are driving Czech Industry? This event provides a platform for leading Czech film associations, state institutions or key industry players
to engage in short presentations, interviews and discussions and thus brings a comprehensive overview
of the current state of the local film industry.

Film Industry Main Stage

morning

Works in Development – Feature Launch & Focus Queer

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival continues its long-standing collaboration with MIDPOINT Institute to present a strong lineup of emerging European talent. This year’s Works in Development – Feature Launch selection includes nine feature-length projects currently in development and looking for co-production partners. Developed within the MIDPOINT Feature Launch program, these projects represent some of the most promising voices in European cinema.

Alongside them, five additional projects developed within MIDPOINT Focus Queer —a program supporting filmmakers exploring queer narratives—will be showcased, highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in contemporary storytelling.

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afternoon

KVIFF Central Stage

KVIFF Central Stage is a new initiative by Film Industry of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, in cooperation with promotional agencies across Central Europe. This event is designed to promote established filmmakers from Central Europe, spotlight upcoming fiction film projects with significant financing in place, and foster co-production opportunities within the region. By bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, and industry professionals, KVIFF Central Stage aims to elevate Central European cinema and strengthen regional collaboration.

Film Industry Main Stage

morning

Book-to-Screen at KVIFF

Karlovy Vary IFF, Frankfurter Buchmesse, Svět knihy (Book World) and Moravian Library in Brno, with the support of the PPF Foundation, announce a new joint project called Book-to-Screen at KVIFF. Its long-term goal is to create a market for film rights to adaptations of literary works from Central and Eastern Europe, thereby strengthening cooperation between the film and book industries. An international jury of Book-to-Screen at KVIFF composed of representatives of the organizing organizations will then select 5-10 works from the submitted applications. These will be presented to domestic and foreign producers. In addition to book presentations, the program will also include a panel discussion focused on film adaptations and a networking meeting for all participants.

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afternoon

Works in Development – KVIFF Talents

Discover a new wave of creativity with KVIFF Talents, now already in its third year. Join us in supporting bold and dynamic approaches to cinematography and audiovisual production in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. KVIFF Talents consists of two separate programmes, Feature Pool for feature films at the idea stage, and Creative Pool, for audiovisual works of any format and genre, whether it's a short film, TV series, music video, game concept or beyond. In this session, you will be introduced to six upcoming projects in the development stage.

We will announce this year's selected projects soon.

Film Industry Main Stage

all day

Screen Focus Sessions

A curated programme block exploring the latest developments and challenges in streaming, television, and series production, with a particular focus on Central Europe (and beyond). Developed in collaboration with Oneplay, it brings together masterclasses, inspiring talks, and in-depth discussions for creators, producers, and filmmakers.