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Slovak Audiovisual Fund, represented by Zuzana Bieliková, attended the EFAD - European Film Agency Directors General Assembly in Brussels.

16.12.2024 • Audiovizuálny fond / Slovak Audiovisual Fund, represented by Zuzana Bieliková, attended the EFAD - European Film Agency Directors -aisbl General Assembly in Brussels. “On December 10-11 2024 EFAD members joined Brussels for 2 days of transformative discussions and forward thinking initiatives. Engaging with the European Parliament Members: In a time of shifting policies and global pressures, EFAD Board members actively advocated for p… More

Slovak Film Commission Showcases Unique Locations at IIFTC 2024 in Mumbai

28.10.2024 • From October 23 to 25, 2024, the Slovak Film Commission (SFC) participated in the prestigious IIFTC Locations Connect 2024 in Mumbai, India. This global event, focused on promoting filming locations and fostering collaborations between producers, attracted hundreds of film industry representatives from around the world. Slovakia’s participation was supported by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in India and Honorary Consul Amit Choksey. Sl… More

AFCI WEEK 2024 IN LOS ANGELES

09.09.2024 • Zuzana Bieliková from the Slovak Film Commission attended AFCI Week 2024, held from August 25 to 28 in Los Angeles. This prestigious international event brought together film commissioners, producers, location managers and other industry experts to foster new partnerships and showcase film locations. A record number of 170 film commissioners from more than 30 regions of the world participated in this year's AFCI Week. The Slovak Film Commis… More

Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes 2024

21.05.2024 • Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes is in full swing. The Slovak Film Commission participated in the following events: EFAD - European Film Agency Directors -aisbl General Assembly 2024. Zuzana Bieliková represented the Audiovizuálny fond / Slovak Audiovisual Fund at EFAD - European Film Agency Directors General Assembly 2024. Important topics included: AI in audiovisual and video games support. EUFCN-European Film Commission… More

six-part series The Tattooist of Auschwitz was filmed in the surroundings of Bratislava

09.05.2024 • The six-part series, based on the international bestselling novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz, was filmed in the surroundings of Bratislava. The international production spent 22 million euros in Slovakia (for suppliers, filmmakers, services, rentals, accommodation,...) This is the largest investment in a project in the audiovisual industry in Slovakia so far. Several Slovak filmmakers participated in the preparation and production for al… More

The Strangers trilogy made in Slovakia

25.04.2024 • Another project successfully made in Slovakia. The new trilogy The Strangers, directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) and produced by Lionsgate, was filmed in Slovakia. You might be interested in: The production was serviced by Frame film SK (Rasto Kuril) American production Lionsgate spent 12 943 702 million euros in Slovakia The production involved more than 150 Slovaks in artistic and technical positions. Filming t… More

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