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Slovak film commission visited European Film Market 2024 Berlinale

20.02.2024 - A brief summary of the European Film Market EFM 2024. European Film Market - EFM In addition to daily presence at the booth, representatives of Slovak film commission attended scheduled meetings and the EUFCN assembly with Location award ceremony. Zuzana Bieliková also represented the Audiovisual Fund during the EFAD - European Film Agency Directors -aisbl meeting and BPX meeting. During EFAD meeting the members exchanged news and discus… More

SLOVAK FILM COMMISSION AT FOCUS, LONDON

30.11.2023 - FOCUS is the only UK trade event where SFC can meet with content makers and facilitators from over 100 countries. A rich programme of meetings, networking and conference sessions including film, TV, advertising and games awaits us. Dear friends and colleagues, meet us in person during the FOCUS - The Meeting Place for International Production and learn about the country’s locations highlights, information about the film infrastructure and e… More

The Norwegian film Havnaa wrapped filming in Bratislava

03.11.2023 - The Norwegian film Havnaa inspired by the true story of boxing brothers Erling and Magne Havnaa, has just wrapped filming in Bratislava today. 26 out of 30 shooting days were filmed in Slovakia. Locations where filming took place include TJ Sokol Bratislava, the Slovak Radio building, Devin Hotel in Bratislava, Pieštany, Trnava, and many others. The €4.1m character-driven family drama is a co-production between Norwegian Maipo Film, the … More

THE SLOVAK FILM COMMISSION WILL BE ATTENDING THE IIFTC FILM LOCATION CONNECT IN MUMBAI

08.10.2023 - The Slovak Film Commission (SFC) will be attending the IIFTC Location Connect. The event will be held on October 12. - 14. in Mumbai. The Slovak Film Commission (SFC) will participate in the event with the support of Slovak Embassy in India and the Honorary Consul of Slovakia in Mumbai, Mr. Amit Choksey. SFC will be available for meetings and will held a panel presentation during Conclave. This is a valuable opportunity to interact more … More

CANNES AND AFCI WEEK 2023 LOS ANGELES

05.05.2023 - The Slovak Film Commission (SFC) is preparing for the 75th Cannes IFF (16-27 May 2023) and the associated Marché du Film market. The Slovak Film Commission (SFC) Manager Zuzana Bielikova and the Director of the Audiovisual Fund (AVF) Peter Badač will be present together with a delegation from the Slovak Film Institute, the Czech Film Centre and the Czech Film Commission at the Czech & Slovak Pavilion (N°136, Village International). The a… More

Lecture and panel discussion: Sustainable decisions in script development and financing of audiovisual productions

13.02.2023 - On 14 February we invite you to a lecture and panel discussion dedicated to Sustainable choices in script development and financing of audiovisual productions. The event is organised by RPIC Prešov in cooperation with the Slovak Film Agency. Sustainable and practical decisions during film-making can have a positive impact, but equally important for sustainability are the decisions made by writers/producers during the preparatory phase o… More

SLOVAK AUDIOVISUAL FUND SUPPORTS THREE CO-PRODUCTION UKRAINIAN FILMS

11.01.2023 - The Audiovisual Fund was among the first to join the international initiative to support Ukrainian projects and filmmakers "Ukrainian Films Now". Already in April last year, the Fund's Board approved two specific contributions of the Fund to this initiative. The first was a financial contribution of five thousand euros, which the Fund provided for one of the main prizes of the initiative for Ukrainian films presented at last year's Cannes IFF.… More

Creative Centre RTVS Arténa Bratislava organizes a course for the profession: LOCATION MANAGER

05.01.2023 - After a successful training on film eco consultant, the RTVS Creative Centre - Arténa Bratislava is preparing another course in which this time you have the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical experience of location management. Professionals from the field will introduce you to the realities of filming and scouting for various types of productions, including films, TV shows, events and commercials, which, combined with practical … More

Lionsgate is preparing a remake of The Strangers filmed in Slovakia

14.09.2022 - The Slovak forests may once again show their mysterious and dark power in the upcoming remake of horror film The Strangers, currently in production on locations around Bratislava, Slovakia. Director Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger) is creating a disturbing story together with Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Froy Gutierrez (Cruel Summer) and Gabriel Basso (Hillbilly Elegy). "Fans of the original film will be amazed, new viewers will discover the… More

How to become a professional film eco consultant?

12.09.2022 - The application of sustainable audiovisual production rules will soon become mandatory for the film industry throughout Europe, including Slovakia. Also public funding institutions in Slovakia are gradually preparing for the introduction of certain changes in the conditions of support. This year, Audiovisual Fund (AVF) is already offering support for the active involvement of an eco consultant in the production of an audiovisual work. On th… More