The Film Industry Office & Lounge is now located at the Kaiserbad (Imperial Spa) at the address Mariánskolázeňská 2.
KVIFF Industry Days 2025 will take place from Sunday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 9, at the new Imperial Spa venue.
Late Afternoon
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. More details on the inspiring guests, speakers and topics from the Czech and Slovak film industry will follow.
This event is in Czech without translation.
Morning
Explore the latest worldwide industry trends and key issues shaping its direction. Engage with international speakers, insightful presentations and exclusive interviews. This part of the conference offers valuable insights
into your daily work and inspires new approaches from around the world. Topics and speakers will be revealed during the month of June.
This event is in Czech without translation.
Afternoon
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.
For the second time, Karlovy Vary IFF will host the Eurimages Co-production Development Award of €20,000, granted to one of the projects presented within Eastern Promises Industry Days. In addition, the most promising project will receive the Works in Development Award of €10,000, selected by an international jury.
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 proposal stage.
Morning
A brand new development program designed for supporting European producers and scriptwriters who want to boost their series projects through hands-on development, expert mentorship and financial support. Pop Up Series
Incubator is presented in partnership with Tatino Films.
Afternoon
A brand new format of Selection of up to 16 fiction films from 8 different Central-Eastern European countries from established filmmakers in late stage of development, in all stages of production or post-production. A new initiative by the KVIFF Film Industry Office in cooperation with promotional agencies across Central Europe. A brand new initiative created by KVIFF Film Industry Office in cooperation with national film institutes of 8 CEE countries. Together, we present a fresh format of presenting up to 16 fiction films by established filmmakers in late stage of development, in production or post-production. Instead of traditional pitches, the projects will be introduced through interactive talks, focusing on the filmmakers and state of coproduction in each of the participating countries.
Detailed program TBC but make sure to book your calendars for Wednesday as well – this year, the KVIFF Industry Days will be longer than before, with industry events taking place until Wednesday afternoon.
Throughout the festival
Learn more about their work from directors, actors, and other filmmakers who present their work at the festival. Unless indicated otherwise, the program is held in English, is not translated, and do not require a ticket or accreditation.
First-hand brews throughout the year.
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